Journal of emergency nursing : JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
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For many women, miscarriage constitutes an often sudden, unexpected physically as well as psychologically traumatic event. A large percentage of women having miscarriage must present to an outpatient setting, primarily the emergency department, for care during this time. Studies indicate that health care professionals are failing to meet the needs of women and their families during and after miscarriage and that greater emphasis should be placed on psychosocial and interpersonal skills. ⋯ This would be accomplished through bridging the gap between outpatient services and primary care. This resulted in creating a support group called Ended Beginnings, which was organized to help women convalesce through the physical, emotional, and spiritual hardships associated with pregnancy and infant loss. Positive feedback has been received from both patients and staff with regard to the extent to which collaborative services provide a positive impact for both the patient and staff assisting the patient during a time of sudden, unanticipated loss.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Use of Multiple Pedagogies to Promote Confidence in Triage Decision Making: A Pilot Study.
The purpose of this pilot study was to determine whether the addition of educational interventions to required clinical hours promotes confidence in triage decision making among nursing students enrolled in a final capstone course. ⋯ As nursing education evolves with the integration of technology, the combination of multiple pedagogies also can enhance confidence in triage decision making among experienced and novice nurses in emergency settings.
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The life of a military child has several challenges that can provide opportunities for resilience or risk for vulnerability. Nurses in emergent/urgent care may encounter military children when they are in a stressful transition such as during a move or deployment. Understanding the unique lifestyle of military children and implementing some key suggestions for practice can improve outcomes for this population. This article highlights the exceptional context of military children, military transitions, and opportunities to recognize families who are at risk and strategies to reach out using the I CARE (identify, correlate, ask, ready resources, and encourage) framework.