Fast Facts for the ER Nurse: Emergency Room Orientation in a Nutshell - Couverture souple

Buettner, Jennifer R.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0826105211 ISBN 13 : 9780826105219

Editeur : Springer Publishing Co Inc, 2009

Synopsis

The book is clearly written and concise and uses sidebars to highlight core concepts." Score: 90, 4 stars

--Doody's

Because ER nurses need to think fast and act fast...

Fast Facts for the ER Nurse is an orientation guide and reference, designed specifically for new ER nurses and the preceptors responsible for their orientation. The chapters provide a brief overview of equipment, treatments, and drugs used to manage common disorders and conditions frequently seen in the ER. Critical information presented in each chapter includes disorder definitions, signs and symptoms, interventions, and critical thinking questions.

With this guide, nurses can get the information they need fast in bullet-point lists. Each chapter is conveniently organized alphabetically by disease and disorder for quick access. The book serves as an organized, reliable, and thorough ER guide, ensuring a structured approach to orientation. All new ER nurses and their preceptors will find this book to be a reference they cannot do without.

Key topics covered include:

• Cardiovascular Emergencies
• Disaster Response Emergencies
• Infectious Disease Emergencies
• Mental Health Emergencies
• Shock and Multisystem Trauma Emergencies
• Substance Abuse and Toxicologic Emergencies
• And many more!

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Jennifer R. Buettner, RN, BSN, CEN, HHP currently serves as the nurse educator for the emergency department (ED) at DeKalb Medical Center at Hillandale, Lithonia, Georgia.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer Publishing Co Inc
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0826105211
• ISBN 13: 9780826105219
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 304
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible