Journal of emergency nursing : JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
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Professional isolation, feelings of being isolated from one's professional peers and lacking mentoring and opportunities for professional interaction, collaboration, and development, is a challenge for workers across the labor market. The notion of professional isolation is particularly prevalent in low-resource health care settings and is common among emergency nurses. ⋯ This study suggests that lack of interprofessional collaboration and consultation, skills mismatch, and enforced loneliness have influenced feelings of professional isolation among emergency nurses working in low-resource environments. The findings of this research lend support to the idea that communities of practice may have a potential impact in addressing professional isolation.
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Editorial
The Game Is On and We're in the Ninth! Evolution of the Trauma Nursing Core Course, Ninth Edition.
Trauma is a global phenomenon resulting in the death of millions of people every year and affecting countless others. Foundational to excellence in trauma nursing, which contributes to optimal patient outcomes, is evidence-based education driven by best practices accompanied by a systematic approach to the assessment and care of the injured patient. ⋯ The 9th Edition, launched in July of 2023, continues to provide nurses worldwide with knowledge necessary based on current evidence-based literature and resources. A revision is an arduous process necessitating a concerted team approach involving Emergency Nurses Association member volunteers, internal and external experts, and a lot of dedication!
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Family members acting as surrogate decision makers for severely ill patients in emergency and critical care centers face psychological burdens. This study aimed to investigate the actual situation of emergency nurses' perceptions and practices to support patients' families and its structural elements. ⋯ According to the findings of this study, emergency nurses should coordinate with other professionals and talk with family members and physicians to increase their understanding of the need to assist in surrogate decision making. In addition, emergency nurses also need to explain to patients' relatives how to support them in surrogate decision making.