Australasian emergency nursing journal : AENJ
-
Australas Emerg Nurs J · Nov 2012
Comparative StudyAnalysis of three advanced practice roles in emergency nursing.
There are many Emergency Department (ED) demand management systems that include advanced practice emergency nursing roles. The aim of this study is to examine and compare three advanced emergency nursing practice roles: ED Fast Track, Clinical Initiatives Nurse (CIN) and Rapid Intervention and Treatment Zone (RITZ). ⋯ Advanced practice roles in emergency nursing can have different applications in the ED context. Clarity about role intent and scope of practice is important and should inform educational preparation and teams within which these roles operate.