Emergency nursing :  the profession, the pathway, and the practice / 
[edited by] Jeff Solheim. 
 - 1 online resource (489 pages) :  illustrations 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references. 
<br/><br/>Emergency nursing defined -- The traditional role of the emergency nurse -- Unique roles of the emergency nurse -- Education of the emergency nurse -- The emergency nurse as a professional -- Self-care and the emergency nurse -- Types of emergency departments -- Common areas within the emergency department -- Key players in the emergency department -- The emergency nurse in the role of triage -- Common challenges faced by emergency nurses -- Risk management and quality issues affecting the emergency nurse -- Emergency nursing throughout the lifespan -- Challenging patient populations encountered by the emergency nurse -- The emergency nurse and the abused patient -- The emergency nurse caring for diverse cultures and ethnicities. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781940446493 9781940446486 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Emergency nursing.<br/>Emergency medical services.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RC86.7  / .E44 2016 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>616.02/5