Nurses intending to provide care at events need to ensure they understand the required ski
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Review shows need for strategies to enhance coping skills and provision of multidisciplina
A case report highlights nurses' crucial coordinating role and the importance of mana
Nurses need optimal work conditions and adequate training to develop clinical empathy
How the responsibilities and roles of ED receptionists can affect their mental health
Highlighting three main elements when caring or being cared for in the emergency departmen
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Refreshing ED nurses’ knowledge of the pathophysiology and signs and symptoms of sepsis
The aetiology and signs and symptoms of adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Nurses' role in patient education on signs and symptoms of DVT and PE and rationale f
Using a triage algorithm and clinical reasoning to support decision-making in the ED
A prognostic model predicting complications helps nurses to asses risk and level of care r
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The importance of taking a patient history effectively as part of the diagnostic process
Familiarise yourself with the steps required when triaging a patient in the ED
A step-by-step framework nurses can use when having challenging conversations
Practice question
Be vigilant to spot traumatic injuries, with a low threshold for escalation
Practical steps nurses can take to ensure everyone’s safety
Advice on recognising burnout in yourself and others, and where to find support
It can be difficult to recognise the symptoms, but the BEFAST acronym can help
Even short conversations about weight can help patients, but avoid suggesting blame
Decision-making, patient assessment and triage algorithms are important skills to develop<
