Emergency Nurse
Emergency department (ED) nursing is a specialty
area which is unique. The emergency department environment is
fast-paced and every second counts, making critical thinking skills and
the ability to prioritize imperative. ED nurses must possess a wide
range of knowledge of many health conditions as patients come to the
Emergency Department with conditions ranging from a bee sting to
premature labor to broken bones to cardiac arrest.
Emergency nurses care for patients and their families in the Emergency Department of hospitals as well as in ambulances, helicopters, urgent care centers, cruise ships, sports arenas, industry, government, or anywhere a medical emergency may occur.
Some emergency nurses even work on medical helicopters and airplanes. These nurses are called flight nurses and they provide the basic and advanced life support measures required to stabilize critically ill or injured patients. Flight nurses must have proficiency in emergency nursing and management of the critically ill patient. The flight nurse must also be familiar with aircraft operating procedures and safety practices.
One focus of emergency nurses is to provide education to the public as well as to patients and their families. These educational programs promote wellness and injury prevention, such as smoking cessation, drug awareness, car safety, gun safety, sports safety, and domestic violence prevention.
Emergency nurses is a registered nurse with additional education and certifications who also need continuing education to ensure they are informed in all areas of new research and trends in providing emergency care.
Associations:
Emergency Nurses Association
915 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016-6569
847-460-4000
FAX: 847-460-4001
E-mail: enainfo@ena.org
Web Site: www.ena.orgBoard of Certification for Emergency Nurses
915 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016-6569
847-460-2630
FAX: 847-460-2631
E-mail: encare@aol.com
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