Journal
JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY NURSING
Volume 39, Issue 1, Pages 46-52Publisher
ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.jen.2011.08.005
Keywords
Emergency preparedness; Disaster preparedness; Disaster readiness; Emergency nursing; Nursing education; Perception; Readiness
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Funding
- New Jersey State Council of the Emergency Nurses Association
- EMMINENCE program of the Academy of Emergency Nursing
- New Jersey Emergency Nurses Association Committee on Research and Practice
- Academy of Emergency Nursing EMINENCE Mentorship Program
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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.
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