The digital age has opened up vast new audiences for those who lie about having medical ailments to gain attention, giving rise to Munchausen by Internet. Physically healthy individuals detail their fake battles with real diseases on social media and other online...
Many first responders are not feeling OK. They silently grapple with the impact of the traumas they are exposed to on the job, reluctant to go public with their mental health struggles because of the stigma associated with not being constantly ready to answer the next...
Nursing requires compassion and empathy, but some organizations struggle with bullying and incivility among their staff members. The stress and intensity of the job, along with a host of other factors, can lead to internal conflict and quickly devolve into a toxic...
Approximately 19 million veterans live in the United States, but only about 9 million are enrolled in the Veterans Affairs health system. This means emergency nurses will likely encounter and care for veterans in any emergency department. Veterans have unique medical,...
With the rise in extreme weather, mass shootings and bombings, nurses must possess the skills to respond to all types of natural disasters and public health emergencies. Front-line caregivers must be trained in disaster management, including emergency preparedness,...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reported 588,000 substantiated cases of child mistreatment, from neglect to sexual abuse, in 2021. “These official numbers are only the tip of the iceberg,” said forensic nursing specialist Gail Hornor, DNP, CPNP,...
Emergency Nursing 2023 attendees looking to immerse themselves in all things ENA should head to the ENA Experience Hall, open from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Sept 22-23. They will get the inside scoop on how to make the most of their ENA memberships and take advantage of...
Agricultural traumas are most common in rural areas, but patients who experience these injuries seek care in urban and suburban emergency departments. Providers should be equipped with the knowledge and tools to treat these injuries, even if their health care...
Emergency Nursing 2023 is finally upon us. For the next three days, thousands of emergency nurses from around the world will get the chance to level up. The conference is the place to be to enhance their clinical and leadership skills, catch up with old friends, meet...