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.