Outlining steps nurses can take to mitigate some of the associated risks of an overcrowded ED
Evidence and Practice
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Outlining steps nurses can take to mitigate some of the associated risks of an overcrowded ED
Emergency nurses’ important role in recognising unmet need related to dental neglect
A look at the equipment and preparation required for NIV as well as the procedure and evidence base
Clinical
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Emergency nurses’ important role in recognising unmet need related to dental neglect
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A look at the equipment and preparation required for NIV as well as the procedure and evidence base
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Quality improvement project aimed at patients with suspected neutropenic sepsis
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Need for systemic change including reflection time, peer support and compassionate leadership
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How a Californian emergency department has reimagined patient flow and physical space use
CPD articles
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Refreshing nurses’ knowledge of the pathophysiology, assessment and management of haemorrhage
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Emergency nurses’ understanding of the patient safety incident response framework (PSIRF)
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Exploring ways in which handover delays can be addressed by emergency department nurses
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Professional learning designed to suit your busy schedule
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Refreshing ED nurses’ knowledge of the pathophysiology and signs and symptoms of sepsis
How to
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Tips for nurses on preparation, equipment, procedures to follow and where to find resources
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The importance of taking a patient history effectively as part of the diagnostic process
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Familiarise yourself with the steps required when triaging a patient in the ED
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A step-by-step framework nurses can use when having challenging conversations
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Mistakes made in healthcare settings and the challenges to staff that arise from them can harm service users, consume time and money, and often receive bad publicity. However, by...
Practice question
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Ambulance patient handovers are time-critical, complex processes vital for patient outcomes
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Be vigilant to spot traumatic injuries, with a low threshold for escalation
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Practical steps nurses can take to ensure everyone’s safety
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Advice on recognising burnout in yourself and others, and where to find support
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It can be difficult to recognise the symptoms, but the BEFAST acronym can help
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Even short conversations about weight can help patients, but avoid suggesting blame
