The lived experience of emergency nurses: What has been learned from traumatic and violent events

Abstract

Terrorism, violence and traumatic events plague our lives daily. The Emergency Department is the only place in healthcare where people arrive as a result of these horrific events. This study's purpose was to illuminate the lived experience of emergency nurses when caring for victims of violent and traumatic events.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Renee R. Wright

Author Details

Renee R. Wright, EdD, Nursing, York College, CUNY, Jamaica, New York, USA

Sigma Membership

Epsilon Kappa

Lead Author Affiliation

York College, The City University of New York, Jamaica, New York, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Coping Strategies, Emergency Nursing Stress, Lived Experiences

Recommended Citation

Wright, Renee R., "The lived experience of emergency nurses: What has been learned from traumatic and violent events" (2017). Convention. 198.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/198

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Acquisition

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