Abstract

LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this presentation, the learner will be able to …. • Describe the global frequency, severity and impact of disasters. • Identify potential roles for nurses in the US Federal response system. • Outline various ways in which nurses may enter the disaster response system. • Describe initial expectations of disaster nurses as part of an effective disaster response.

Author Details

Cynthia Vlasich, MBA, BSN, RN; K. Joanne McGlown, PhD, MHHA, BS, RN, FACHE (Sigma Staff presenters)

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Sigma Theta Tau International, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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Keywords:

Disaster Nursing

Conference Name

Leadership Forum 2012

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2012

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Disaster nursing: From headline to frontline

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this presentation, the learner will be able to …. • Describe the global frequency, severity and impact of disasters. • Identify potential roles for nurses in the US Federal response system. • Outline various ways in which nurses may enter the disaster response system. • Describe initial expectations of disaster nurses as part of an effective disaster response.