Written by emergency nurses for emergency nurses, this comprehensive "Bible" presents both basic information for students and detailed information for practicing emergency nurses. New developments and changes in clinical practice have been incorporated throughout, including updated information on cardiac drugs,
tissue adhesives, epidemiological statistics, and application of stents. A new chapter on
Weapons of Mass Destruction helps prepare nurses for any possible acts of
terrorism. Coverage has been expanded on EMTALA regulations and the HCFA, triage, wound cleaning, and wound management of pediatric patients.
The CEN tests for core knowledge in emergency nursing. The course content excludes cutting edge information until it is accepted as standard of care across all emergency departments. To be fair
I'm a new grad RN going to the ER and I think I'll function better and learn faster after reading this book. Book has a lot of filler but not a lot of good crucial information. It seems the author's