• Emergency and SANE nurses' acceptance of drug-facilitated sexual assault myths 

      Smolinski, Laura (2017-03-24)
      Sexual assault is a pervasive problem in our society.  Acceptance of rape myths, such as a believe that rape victims who are intoxicated deserve to be assaulted, adversely affect victims and discourage reporting for ...
    • A multipronged approach to improving ED throughput 

      Stanfield, Laura; Johnson, Tiffany; Moyer, Greg; Hunt, Debbie (2017-04-13)
      Purpose: Improve ED Throughput by incorporating all members of the care team Method: Monthly ED Taskforce meetings to review metrics and develop innovative strategies for improvement Results/Outcomes: Decreased Overall ...
    • A nurse practitioner driven, split-flow emergency department intake system 

      Davis, Wesley (9/21/2017)
      As hospital emergency departments (EDs) in the United States face an increased patient volume, challenges emerge to provide effective patient care. This quality improvement project addresses the gaps in ED patient ...
    • Resilience of nurses in the face of disaster 

      Turner, Stephanie B. (Cambridge University Press, 2015)
      Objective: On April 27, 2011, the state of Alabama encountered a horrific day of tornados that left a trail of damage throughout the state. The city of Tuscaloosa was devastated by an EF-4 that resulted in many victims and ...
    • The role of fast tracks on length of stay in emergency departments 

      Watson, Brandon; Borkowski, Konrad; Conca-Petit, Jonathan (5/18/2017)
      Overcrowding in emergency departments (EDs) is a national crisis affecting hospitals. It has led to an association with poor patient outcomes and is a threat to public safety. Fast tracks (FTs) in the ED are one strategy ...

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