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Prevalence of Anxiety, Depression, and Sleep Disturbance Among Emergency Nurses in Oman J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Zayana Al Mawaali BSN RN, Hanan Abdelrahman PhD RN, Mohammad Al Qadire PhD RN, Cherry Ann C. Ballad MSN RN, Safiya Al Busafi BSN RN, Balqees Al Busaidi BSN RN, Fatima Al Mahari BSN RN, Miad Al Balushi BSN RN, Ibtihaj Al Rawahi BSN RN, Omar Al Omari PhD RN, Mahmood Almaawali PhD, Atika Khalaf PhD
Anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances among accident and emergency nurses not only harm their well-being but also affect patient care and organizational outcomes. This study examines anxiety, depression, and sleep prevalence and associations among accident and emergency nurses. We conducted a cross-sectional correlational survey with 331 accident and emergency nurses in 12 Omani governmental
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Management of Pediatric Convulsive Status Epilepticus From the Perspective of Emergency Nurses: A Cross-sectional, Multicenter Study J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Zahide İyi MSc RN, Nimet Karataş PhD RN, Ayşegül İşler PhD RN
Pediatric convulsive status epilepticus is one of the most common neurologic emergencies and should be managed by health care professionals as soon as possible based on current guidelines. This study aimed to determine the nursing approaches and management of pediatric convulsive status epilepticus from the perspective of emergency nurses in Turkey. A cross-sectional, multicenter study was conducted
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Nursing Considerations for Emergency Department Care of the Breastfeeding Dyad J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 H, a, n, n, a, h, , P, y, e, , D, N, P, , R, N, , C, E, N
Although postpartum dyads frequently present to the emergency department, treatment of the lactating parent and breastfeeding child is often driven by medical misconceptions. Incorrect advice about continuation or cessation of breastfeeding for medical reasons can lead to maternal and infant harm. In lactation, demand begets supply; missing a feed can be detrimental to short- and long-term breastfeeding
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Supporting a Healthy Work Environment and Just Culture in the Emergency Care Setting J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Dawn Peta BN RN ENC(C), Joanne E. Navarroli MSN RN CEN
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Burnout or Exploitation? Resiliency is Not the Solution J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 A, n, n, a, , M, ., , V, a, l, d, e, z, , P, h, D, , R, N, , P, H, N, , C, E, N, , C, F, R, N, , C, N, E, , F, A, E, N, , F, A, A, D, N
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Good Leaders Don’t Just Lead—They Also Connect and Engage Others J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 C, h, r, i, s, , D, e, l, l, i, n, g, e, r, , M, B, A, , B, S, N, , R, N, , F, A, E, N
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Plain Language Emergency Alerts J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 B, r, e, n, d, a, , B, r, a, u, n, , M, S, N, , R, N, C, -, E, F, M, , C, E, N, , C, P, E, N, , F, A, E, N
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Improving New Graduate Nurse Retention With a Transition to Emergency Nursing Practice Program J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 M, i, c, h, e, l, e, , M, ., D, ., , L, e, e, , D, N, P, , R, N, , C, E, N, , N, P, D, -, B, C
Emergency department turnover rates increased at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. Most applicants were new graduate registered nurses. A strength, weakness, opportunity, threat analysis revealed 3 weaknesses regarding new graduate registered nurses in emergency departments. Transition to practice program was necessary, new graduate registered nurse competency needed to progress rapidly, and
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Emergency Nursing Review Questions: March 2024 J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 B, e, n, j, a, m, i, n, , E, ., , M, a, r, e, t, t, , E, d, D, , M, S, N, , C, E, N, , T, C, R, N, , C, C, R, N, , C, O, H, N, , N, P, D, -, C, , N, E, -, C, , F, A, E, N, , F, A, H, A
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Seizure Considerations in Older Adults and Geriatric Patients J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 J, o, a, n, , S, o, m, e, s, , P, h, D, , R, N, -, B, C, , C, E, N, , C, P, E, N, , F, A, E, N, , N, R, P
Older adults account for 25% of first-time seizures, with many of these seizures caused by accumulated injuries and insults to the brain and comorbidities associated with aging or as a result of a life-threatening comorbidity, yet seizures in older adults are often so subtle that they are not recognized or treated. Once an older adult has 1 seizure, they are at higher risk of more seizures and ultimately
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Protecting the Physical and Psychological Safety of the Research Team J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Lisa Wolf PhD RN CEN FAEN FAAN, Victoria Nash BSN RN CEN TCRN, Tania Strout PhD RN MS, Paul Clark PhD RN FAEN, Michael D. Moon PhD MSN RN CNS-CC CEN FAEN
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ENA Clinical Practice Guideline Synopsis: Suicide Risk Assessment J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Andrea Slivinski DNP APRN ACNS-BC CEN CPEN TCRN, Janet Kaiser DNP MSN RN CEN NE-BC, Andrea Perry MSN RN CEN CPEN CNL TCRN, Judith Young Bradford DNS RN FAEN, Alison Camarda MSN RN CEN CPEN NPD-BC SANE, Lisa Gilmore DNP ACCNS-AG ACCNS-P FNP-C NREMT-P CEN CPEN FAEN, Ann E. Horigan PhD RN, Robin MacPherson-Dias MS RN NPD-BC CEN TCRN CPEN CCRN, Andrew Slifko DNP MBA RN EMT-B NEA-BC, Kathy Van Dusen MSN
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ENA Clinical Practice Guideline Synopsis: Gastric Tube Placement Verification J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Andrea Perry MSN RN CNL CEN CPEN TCRN, Janet Kaiser DNP MSN RN CEN NE-BC, Katherine Kruger MSN ENP FNP ACNP CEN, Ann E. Horigan PhD RN, Judith Young Bradford DNS RN FAEN, Alison Camarda MSN RN CEN CPEN NPD-BC SANE, Diana DeGroot DNP RN CCRN-K (Adult) TCRN, Carolyn Dixon DNP RN FNP-BC CEN TCRN, Robin MacPherson-Dias MS RN NPD-BC CEN TCRN CPEN CCRN, Andrew Slifko DNP MBA RN EMT-B NEA-BC, Andrea Slivinski
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Individual Earthquake Resilience Scale: Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Bilge Kalanlar, Nilgün Kuru Alıcı, Mücahide Öner
The Individual Earthquake Resilience Scale was developed with the aim of measuring individual resilience in the context of earthquake disasters. The purpose of this study was to adapt the Individual Earthquake Resilience Scale into Turkish and examine its psychometric properties. A total of 419 adult individuals (65.2% females, median age = 43.35) participated in the study. The psychometric properties
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“I Just Know if I Keep Going, I’ll End Up Hating Nursing.” Lived Experiences of Emergency Nurses Three Years Into the Global COVID-19 Pandemic J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-18 Megan R. Simic BN (Hons) RN, Joanne E. Porter PhD MN GradDipCC GradDipHSM GradCertHeD BN RN, Blake Peck PhD BN (Hons) RN, Christopher Mesagno PhD MSESS BS
As the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic continues globally, the personal and professional pressure on health care workers continues to accumulate. Literature suggests that as the pandemic evolves, nurses are experiencing increased levels of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress, ultimately leading them to voice intentions to leave the profession, if they have not done so already. Informed
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Anxiety and Depression Among Pediatric Emergency Nurses and Physicians During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Nita K. Gupta, Charmaine Lo, Junxin Shi, Douglas MacDowell, Jazmin Malone, Rachel Stanley, Bashar Shihabuddin
To determine anxiety and depression levels among pediatric acute care nurses and physicians before and after vaccine implementation during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Prospective cross-sectional study of emergency medicine and urgent care providers at a metropolitan quaternary pediatric emergency department, including 2 satellite emergency departments and 7 urgent care sites. Anxiety and
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Polish Perspective: The Influence of National Emergency Severity Index Training on Triage Practitioners’ Knowledge J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Monika Bednarek-Chałuda, Anna Żądło, Natalia Antosz, Patricia Clutter
The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the national government initiative Emergency Severity Index version 4.0 validated triage training on triage practitioners’ knowledge and accuracy. This pre/post intervention study evaluated the knowledge of triage practitioners, who constituted 30% of employees trained by the national program, in 74 emergency departments across Poland in 2020. Statistical
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Emergency Department Discharge Teaching Interventions: A Scoping Review J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Alexandria Carey, Angela Starkweather, Ailiya Bai, Ann Horgas, Hwayoung Cho, Jason M. Beneciuk
Emergency department discharge education is intended to provide patients with information to self-manage their condition or injury, identify potential complications, and follow-up or referral. However, most patients cannot recall the discharge information provided, leading to adverse clinical outcomes, return visits, and higher costs. A scoping review was undertaken to explore discharge education interventions
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Save Your Back: Comparison of the Compressive Force on the Lower Back Based on Differences in the Training Techniques J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Michael L. Callihan, Thomas McCoy, Cindy Reed, Christy Morley, Evette Law, Tori Philipps
Musculoskeletal injury prevention for nurses is aimed at removing the need to manually position patients. In the ED, this is not always possible or practical. The purpose of this study is to compare the calculated estimated compressive force on the lumbar spine between recommended lifting techniques and the SHAPE lifting method during the horizontal transfer of a patient. Twenty-one student nurses
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A New Perspective on Missed Nursing Care in the Emergency Department: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Maria A. Amritzer, Katarina E. Göransson, Lena M. Berg, Carolin Nymark
Introduction This descriptive cross-sectional study describes missed nursing care, quality of care, and patient safety rated by nursing staff in emergency departments. Required patient care that is omitted or delayed (missed nursing care) is associated with poorer quality of care and increased risk for adverse events, but studies are scarce in the emergency setting. Methods Emergency registered nurses
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Evaluating the Oncology-Related Education Needs of Emergency Nurses J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Rebecca Lash, Sorayah Bourenane, Angela Opsahl
Introduction Treatment for patients with cancer in the emergency department ranges from treating life-threatening emergencies to symptom management or issues unrelated to their cancer, but for which cancer and its treatment may be complicating factors. Nurses are expected to manage the care of this population and be aware of risk factors for complications that may be unique to cancer patients. To date
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The Effects of Moral Distress on Resilience in Pediatric Emergency Department Nurses J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Jessica R. Sexton, Amy W. Truog, Susan Kelly-Weeder, Collette Loftin
Introduction Moral distress is widespread in health care, and nurses working in high-pressure environments, such as emergency departments, experience stress at high rates. Understanding how moral distress affects pediatric emergency nursing care is essential to moderate its negative impacts. Increased resilience has been promoted as a tool to mitigate moral distress. The purpose of this study, conducted
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Translating Science Into Clinical Practice for Your Emergency Department: How ENA’s Clinical Practice Guidelines Can Help J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Andrea Slivinski, Altair M. Delao
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We All Have a Stake in Leading ENA Forward J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Chris Dellinger
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ENA Clinical Practice Guideline Synopsis: Screening Older Adults for Cognitive Impairment J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Jean A. Proehl, Susan Barnason, Janet Kaiser, Judith Young Bradford, Lisa Gilmore, Ann E. Horigan, Robin MacPherson-Dias, Andrea Slivinski, Kathy Van Dusen, Mary Alice Vanhoy, Jessica Bishop-Royse, Altair M. Delao
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Emergency Nursing Review Questions: January 2024 J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Benjamin E. Marett
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New Year, New Updates: What to Expect From JEN in 2024 J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Anna Valdez
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Infectious Diseases in the Emergency Care Setting J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Sharon Vanairsdale Carrasco, Dawn Peta
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ENA Clinical Practice Guideline Synopsis: Fall Risk Assessment J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Andrea Slivinski, Robin MacPherson-Dias, Kathy Van Dusen, Judith Young Bradford, Susan Barnason, Lisa Gilmore, Annie Horigan, Janet Kaiser, Jean A. Proehl, Mary Alice Vanhoy, Jessica Bishop-Royse, Altair Delao
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Defining Research Funding Priorities: Emergency Nurses Association Foundation J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-07 Gordon L. Gillespie PhD DNP RN CEN CNE CPEN PHCNS-BC ANEF FAEN FAAN, Laura Jiggens CAE, Christine Russe MSN RN CEN CPEN TCRN FAEN, Lise Jinno, Meghan Higham, Holly Ann Meyer PhD RN CPN
Establishing research priorities provides focus and direction for limited resources among organizations and increasing impact in a focused area. The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Foundation sought to identify research priorities to guide funding decisions in its extramural grants program. A modified Delphi research strategy was used to build consensus among ENA members and key leaders to determine
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“I Don’t Really Wanna Go Back. I Know What I’ve Got in Front of Me.” Lived Experiences of Emergency Nurses 2 Years Into the Global COVID-19 Pandemic J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Megan R. Simic BN (Hons) RN, Joanne E. Porter PhD MN GradDipCC GradDipHSM GradCertHeD BN RN, Blake Peck PhD BN (Hons) RN, Christopher Mesagno PhD MSESS BS
As the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic continued into 2021 and beyond, unrelenting work pressures continued to mount on the emergency nursing workforce. In the second year of this longitudinal study on emergency nurse lived experiences, staff outlined the continued strain of the profession, highlighting their increasing levels of burnout and identifying early stages of trauma response. This research
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The Impact of Cold Spray and Ice Application During Intravenous Access on Pain and Fear in Children Aged 7-15 Years in the Pediatric Emergency Unit: A Randomized Controlled Trial J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-24 Elif Günal Çelik BSc, Duygu Sönmez Düzkaya PhD
Many strategies have been developed to prevent procedural pain in pediatric emergency units, where nurses play a vital role in ensuring patient comfort. Easy-to-use and inexpensive nonpharmacologic analgesic methods are important in emergency units. This study was conducted to determine the effect of cold spray and ice applied during venipuncture on the level of fear and pain in children aged 7 to
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Left Without Being Seen: Nurse Work Environment and Timely Outcomes in New York and Illinois Emergency Departments J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 K. Jane Muir, Matthew D. McHugh, Raina M. Merchant, Karen B. Lasater
Introduction This study determined the relationship between the emergency nurse work environment and emergency department patient left without being seen rates and lengths of stay. Methods Cross-sectional analysis of 215 New York and Illinois emergency departments. The work environment (abbreviated Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index) was measured by emergency nurses in the 2021 RN4CAST-NY/IL
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An Evaluation on the Attitude Toward Using Patient Rights and Satisfaction Levels in Emergency Department Patients J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Ali Kaplan PhD, Hatice Yüceler Kaçmaz PhD, Selçuk Öztürk MSc RN
In emergency health care services, patient satisfaction is one of the fundamental indicators of quality emergency care, making it essential to identify factors that can impact this component of care. This study aimed to determine emergency service patients’ attitudes toward using patient rights, their satisfaction levels with emergency service, and related factors. The cross-sectional study was conducted
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Triage Accuracy in Pediatrics Using the Emergency Severity Index J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Warren D. Frankenberger PhD RN, Joseph J. Zorc MD MSCE, Elizabeth D. Ten Have BA MLIS, Darcy Brodecki BS, Walter G. Faig PhD
Although the Emergency Severity Index is the most widely used tool in the United States to prioritize care for patients who seek emergency care, including children, there are significant deficiencies in the tool’s performance. Inaccurate triage has been associated with delayed treatment, unnecessary diagnostic testing, and bias in clinical care. We evaluated the accuracy of the Emergency Severity Index
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Linking Toxic Leadership With Work Satisfaction and Psychological Distress in Emergency Nurses: The Mediating Role of Work-Family Conflict J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Leodoro J. Labrague
Introduction Toxic leadership is a prevalent issue within health care organizations, including emergency departments. No studies have been found specifically examining these issues among emergency nurses. This study examined the mediating effects of work-family conflict on the relationship between toxic leadership behaviors of nurse managers and psychological distress and work satisfaction among emergency
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Emergency Nurses’ Recognition of and Perception of Sex Differences in Acute Coronary Syndrome Symptoms J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 John R. Blakeman PhD RN PCCN-K, Jessica K. Zègre-Hemsey PhD RN FAHA, Sahereh Mirzaei PhD RN, MyoungJin Kim PhD, Ann L. Eckhardt PhD RN, Holli A. DeVon PhD RN FAHA FAAN
Emergency nurses must quickly identify patients with potential acute coronary syndrome. However, no recent nationwide research has explored nurses’ knowledge of acute coronary syndrome symptoms. The purpose of this study was to explore emergency nurses’ recognition of acute coronary syndrome symptoms, including whether nurses attribute different symptoms to women and men. We used a cross-sectional
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Implementation of Tenecteplase for Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Caitlin S. Brown PharmD BCCCP FCCM, Francis C. Manuel PharmD BCPS, Alicia E. Mattson PharmD BCCCP, Cassandra J. Schmitt PharmD, Jodi D. Hellickson APRN CNS MS, Sarah L. Clark PharmD BCPS, Erin D. Wieruszewski PharmD BCCCP
Acute ischemic stroke is a neurologic emergency, requiring rapid recognition and treatment with intravenous thrombolysis. Since the publication of the 2019 American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Guidelines that recommend tenecteplase as an alternative agent, several centers across the United States are transitioning from alteplase to tenecteplase as the agent of choice for thrombolysis
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Corrigendum to What Are the Care Needs of Families Experiencing Sudden Cardiac Arrest? A Survivor- and Family-Performed Systematic Review, Qualitative Meta-Synthesis, and Clinical Practice Recommendations [Journal of Emergency Nursing, Volume 49, Issue 6, November 2023, Pages 912-950] J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Matthew J. Douma, Calah Myhre, Samina Ali, Tim A.D. Graham, Kim Ruether, Peter G. Brindley, Katie N. Dainty, Katherine E. Smith, Carmel L. Montgomery, Liz Dennet, Christopher Picard, Kate Frazer, Thilo Kroll
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The Impact of Nurse-Physician Relationships on Emergency Nurses’ Moral Distress J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Neha Jain, Pamela DeGuzman, Nelson Figueroa
Introduction Moral distress affects registered nurses’ job dissatisfaction, and may ultimately be associated with higher rates of turnover. Nurse-physician relationships have been shown to affect moral distress in the intensive care unit setting, but no research has evaluated this impact on emergency nurses. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of nurse-physician relationships on
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Do Experienced Nurses Benefit From Training on Bleeding Control in the Community Setting? J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-24 Allison R. Jones PhD RN CNS CNE, Melanie Hallman DNP CRNP CNS FAEN FAAN, Penni Watts PhD RN CHSE-A FSSH FAAN, Karen Heaton PhD RN COHN-S FNP-BC FAAN FAAOHN
Nurses’ preparedness to provide hemorrhage control aid outside of the patient care setting has not been thoroughly evaluated. We evaluated nurses’ preparedness to provide hemorrhage control in the prehospital setting after a proof-of-concept training event. We performed a secondary analysis of evaluations from a voluntary hemorrhage control training offered to a group of experienced nurses. Education
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A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study of Nurses’ and Family Members’ Perceptions on Priority and Satisfaction in Meeting the Needs of Family Members at the Emergency Department J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-18 Reza Abbaszadeh MSc, Faranak Jabbarzadeh Tabrizi PhD, Alehe Seyedrasooli MSc, Akram Ghahramanian PhD, Farzaneh Bagheriyeh PhD, Geoffrey Dickens PhD
Family members experience considerable physiological, psychological, and emotional pressure when accompanying a critically ill relative in the emergency department. The culture and context of care influence the needs of the family, and a thorough understanding of these needs by health care professionals is essential to providing patient- and family-centered care. This study aimed to compare nurses’
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Emergency Nurses’ Perceived Barriers and Solutions to Engaging Patients With Life-Limiting Illnesses in Serious Illness Conversations: A United States Multicenter Mixed-Method Analysis J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Oluwaseun Adeyemi MBBS PhD, Laura Walker MD MBA, Elizabeth Sherrill Bermudez MD, Allison M. Cuthel MPH, Nicole Zhao, Nina Siman MA MSed, Keith Goldfeld DrPH MS MPA, Abraham A. Brody PhD RN FAAN, Jean-Baptiste Bouillon-Minois MD, Charles DiMaggio PhD, Joshua Chodosh MD MSHS, Corita R. Grudzen MD MSHS FACEP, The PRIM-ER investigators, Andrew Johnston, Arvind Venkat, David Chuirazzi, John O'Neill, Kelly
This study aimed to assess emergency nurses’ perceived barriers toward engaging patients in serious illness conversations. Using a mixed-method (quant + QUAL) convergent design, we pooled data on the emergency nurses who underwent the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium training across 33 emergency departments. Data were extracted from the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium post-training
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Testing Interventions to Address Bias About Patients with Opioid Use Disorder in the Emergency Department J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Kylie Yearwood, Elyssa Wood, Lindsay Schoem, Diane Swengros, Danielle Desilvis-Sapsford, Kenya Jenkins, April Brown, Debra Stanger, Lauren Schwindt, Amanda Golino, Shannon Lyons, Audra L. Gollenberg
Introduction Reducing nurse bias about patients with opioid use disorder in the emergency department is critical for providing nonjudgmental care, enhancing patient outcomes, supporting effective communication, and promoting a holistic approach to care. Emergency nurses can make a positive impact on the lives of individuals diagnosed as having opioid use disorder by providing care that is free from
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Implementation of a Heparin Infusion Calculator in the Electronic Health Record System as a Risk-Mitigation Strategy in a Community Teaching Hospital Emergency Department J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Deborah Y. Booth, Sibyl M. Cherian, Jude Lark, Maria Stratton, Rakesh N. Babu
Introduction According to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices, unfractionated heparin is a high-risk medication due to the potential for medication errors and adverse events. Unfractionated heparin is often started in the emergency department for patients with acute coronary syndromes or coagulopathies. Risk-mitigation strategies should be implemented to ensure appropriate initiation and monitoring
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The Game Is On and We’re in the Ninth! Evolution of the Trauma Nursing Core Course, Ninth Edition J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Deb Jeffries, Katrina Ceci, Sharon Graunke, Yolanda Mackey, Chris Zahn
Trauma is a global phenomenon resulting in the death of millions of people every year and affecting countless others. Foundational to excellence in trauma nursing, which contributes to optimal patient outcomes, is evidence-based education driven by best practices accompanied by a systematic approach to the assessment and care of the injured patient. The Trauma Nursing Core Course has provided nurses
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Triage Accuracy of Emergency Nurses: An Evidence-Based Review J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-04 Krisada Suamchaiyaphum, Allison R. Jones, Adelais Markaki
Introduction Accurate triage assessment by emergency nurses is essential for prioritizing patient care and providing appropriate treatment. Undertriage and overtriage remain an ongoing issue in care of patients who present to the emergency department. The purpose of this literature review was to examine factors associated with triage accuracy in the emergency department. Methods We conducted an evidence-based
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President’s Message J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Terry M. Foster
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Comment on “Neurogenic Shock: A Case Report” J EmergNurs 2023;49:495-8 J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-02
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Nurse in the Emergency Department J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Haofuzi Zhang, Lu Hao
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Triage: A Global Perspective J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Dawn Peta, Alison Day, Walter Sergio Lugari, Vanessa Gorman, Nurul’Ain Ahayalimudin, Vientiane Melchizedek T. Pajo
Triage is a process by which patients are assessed, classified, and sorted based on their presenting complaint and clinical urgency, providing assurance for timely access to emergency care. The goal is to get the right person to the right place, in the right amount of time, for the right reason, and within the context of resource availability. In many countries, a standardized triage system, underpinned
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Triage Acute Vision Changes in the Older Adult as “High Risk” J. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Joan Somes
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