Title: Concepts of Emergency Care & Disaster Preparedeness
Course: NUR 2710C Adult Health Nursing II > Section: Module 3:1 Trauma

Introduction

This module will introduce the nurses’ role in emergency care and disaster preparedness.  Nurses provide a vital link both physical and psychosocial in the care of an injured client.  It is important for the nursing student to learn to assess and evaluate care of the injured and help them resume a productive life.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

Apply principles of triage to prioritize care delivery in emergency and disaster situation. (SLO 2,4)

Describe the role of the nurse in disaster planning, response, mitigation, and casualty management. (SLO 2,4)

Apply knowledge of pathophysiology to identify best practices for care of patients with environmental emergencies. (SLO 2,4)

Standards

This Module maps to the following Standards:

1.    Use effective communication skills appropriate for nursing
2.    Apply clinical judgment in providing care throughout the lifecycle using the nursing process
3.    Demonstrate a commitment to ethical/legal practice and continuous learning for personal and professional growth
4.    Provide competent and safe client care in health care settings
5.    Engage in teaching and learning with clients throughout the lifecycle

Readings & Resources

Concepts of Emergency and Trauma Nursing, Common Environmental Emergencies, Concepts of Emergency and Disaster Preparedness

Additional Resources

Chapter 1: Installing Python p. 1-2
Chapter 4: Guess the Number p. 47

Trauma Nursing Case Study
http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=lSENe-YORow

Trauma Nurses Talk Tough
http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=vVsZwuVKONA

Surgical Trauma Nursing
http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=MxzMRZbTRfg

A Day in the Life of an ICU Nurse - Rook
http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=hGiLZ_thNdA

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