Emergency Nurse Perceptions of Individual and Facility Emergency Preparedness

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• 作者：Elizabeth Whetzel ; BS ; RN ; CEN ; CPEN ; FN-CSA ; EMT-B ; ^{eam1944@aol.com}Author Vitae ; Gayle Walker-Cillo ; MSN/Ed ; RN ; CEN ; CPEN ; FAENAuthor Vitae ; Garrett K. Chan ; PhD ; APRN ; BC ; CEN ; FAENAuthor Vitae ; Jessica Trivett ; BSN ; RN ; CEN ; EMT-BAuthor Vitae
• 关键词：Emergency preparedness ; Disaster preparedness ; Disaster readiness ; Emergency nursing ; Nursing education ; Perception ; Readiness
• 刊名：Journal of Emergency Nursing
• 出版年：2013
• 出版时间：January, 2013
• 年：2013
• 卷：39
• 期：1
• 页码：46-52
• 全文大小：116 K

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Introduction

Disasters of any variety can occur at any given moment. Emergency departments are at the forefront of the response system, serving as the gateway to the most appropriate care of victims. The intent of the survey described in this article was to assess nurses' perception of their role in a disaster and their perceived susceptibility to a disaster. In addition, basic knowledge and role preparation was reviewed.

Methods

A descriptive survey using survey methodology was utilized. The 56-question survey, including 16 demographic questions, was developed for the purpose of this study.

Results

The results reflect that many emergency nurses have not taken basic actions to prepare themselves for a disaster, either personally or professionally.

Discussion

This article highlights the importance of disaster education geared to the needs of the emergency nurse.