Because A&E nurses need to think fast and act fast . . . This is the only orientation guide and reference designed specifically for new A&E nurses and the preceptors responsible for their orientation. The chapters provide a brief overview of equipment, treatments, and drugs used to manage common disorders and conditions frequently seen.

The book includes disorder definitions, signs and symptoms, interventions, drugs, and critical thinking questions. Using a bullet-point format, each chapter is conveniently organized alphabetically by disease and disorder within each body system for quick access. The book serves as an organized, reliable, and thorough guide, ensuring a structured approach to orientation. The book provides quick summaries of important points, questions, and answers at regular intervals throughout. Other useful features include a skills checklist, coverage of common lab values and medications, and EKG rhythms.

This book was originally published under the Fast Facts series by Springer Publishing Company.

About the Author
Jennifer R. Buettner, RN, BSN, CEN, HHP currently serves as the nurse educator for the emergency department (ED) at DeKalb Medical Center at Hillandale, Lithonia, Georgia.


Book Information
ISBN 9780826192097
Author Jennifer R. Buettner
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Springer Publishing Co Inc
Publisher Springer Publishing Co Inc
Weight(grams) 525g