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Traits of a successful ED nurse

Emergency nurses must thrive in chaotic environments.

The country needs more SANEs

Sexual assault nurses examiners have special training patients need.

Beware of drug seekers

Nurses must identify these patients without overlooking those in pain.

Associations forge strategies

Organized groups of RNs are taking on legislative issues and more.

ER nurse leader has big goals

Emergency Nurses Association president talks law and order.

Please don't interrupt

Workflow interruptions can lead to mental and physical exhaustion.

Free CE: Families in the ED

Learn the pros and cons to having families in the ED in this module.

Continuing education catalog

Find courses that can supplement your emergency room training.

Certification has its perks

Becoming certified is a career asset that benefits patients.

Don't let burnout set in

The EDs unique setting and challenges fuel stress and fatigue.

Tech tools offer new tricks

The latest advancements can elevate emergency response.

What about minors?

Informed consent in the ED has its exceptions.

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“A non-SANE trained nurse/physician team would spend about 10-20 minutes with the actual evidence collection, whereas a SANE will spend 1 to 4 hours."

- Terri Slapak-Fugate, RN

The country needs SANEs

A shortage in sexual assault nurse examiners puts people at risk.

Drug seekers are an ED issue

RNs must treat patients in pain while being aware of those with addictions.

State-run prescription drug monitoring programs are helpful resources. These electronic databases track the controlled substance prescriptions within a state.

Pros and cons of families in the ED

Find out recommendations and implications of having family members present in this free CE module.

Hospitals can plan for family presence by having a designated staff member accompany the family to the treatment area and prepare family members, to some extent, for what they will witness.

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