How can you improve triage of silver trauma patients?
Be vigilant to spot traumatic injuries, with a low threshold for escalation
11 Mar 2025
Evidence and Practice
Nurses' quality of work life, job satisfaction and the mediating role of clinical...
Nurses need optimal work conditions and adequate training, with emphasis on developing ...
25 Feb 2025
Suspected sepsis: assessment and management in the emergency department
Refreshing ED nurses’ knowledge of the pathophysiology and signs and symptoms of sepsis
11 Feb 2025
Clinical
Nurses' quality of work life, job satisfaction and the mediating role of clinical...
Nurses need optimal work conditions and adequate training, with emphasis on developing clinical empathy
25 Feb 2025
Exploring the role of receptionists in emergency departments: a scoping review
How the responsibilities and roles of ED receptionists can affect their mental health
15 Jan 2025
Staff and patient experiences of crowding, corridor care and boarding: a rapid review
Highlighting three main elements when caring or being cared for in the emergency department
18 Dec 2024
Emergency nurses’ use of and satisfaction with a web-based patient triage app
Involving nurses in the development of an app can ensure it meets their needs and fits into their workflow
10 Dec 2024
Managing ankle fracture-dislocation injury in the emergency department: a case study
ANPs' vital role in delivering effective care through autonomous assessment and management of patients
26 Nov 2024
CPD articles
Suspected sepsis: assessment and management in the emergency department
Refreshing ED nurses’ knowledge of the pathophysiology and signs and symptoms of sepsis
11 Feb 2025
Recognising and managing hypoglycaemia in adults with diabetes in the ED
The aetiology and signs and symptoms of adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes
28 Jan 2025
Understanding the use of thromboprophylaxis for patients with lower limb immobilisation
Nurses' role in patient education on signs and symptoms of DVT and PE and rationale for thromboprophylaxis
13 Aug 2024
Ensuring effectiveness and safety in emergency department triage
Using a triage algorithm and clinical reasoning to support decision-making in the ED
23 Jul 2024
Blunt mechanism chest wall injury: initial patient assessment and acute care priorities
A prognostic model predicting complications helps nurses to asses risk and level of care required
12 Mar 2024
Maintaining a safe environment in emergency department waiting rooms
How nurses can manage patients' expectations in a busy and unpredictable environment
19 Dec 2023
How to
How to take a comprehensive patient history
The importance of taking a patient history effectively as part of the diagnostic process
30 Jul 2024
How to triage patients in the emergency department
Familiarise yourself with the steps required when triaging a patient in the ED
16 Nov 2023
How to break bad news
A step-by-step framework nurses can use when having challenging conversations
20 Jun 2023
How to improve patient care by learning from mistakes
Mistakes made in healthcare settings and the challenges to staff that arise from them can harm service users, consume time and money, and often receive bad publicity. However, by learning from these mistakes and meeting these challenges, practitioners can improve the quality of the care they provide. This article explores what is meant by mistakes and challenges in the context of health care. It suggests that front line managers are best placed to prevent and learn from mistakes, and thereby improve care for patients.
01 Feb 2013
Practice question
How can you improve triage of silver trauma patients?
Be vigilant to spot traumatic injuries, with a low threshold for escalation
11 Mar 2025
How can you tackle violent assault and aggressive behaviour in the ED?
Practical steps nurses can take to ensure everyone’s safety
25 Jun 2024
How do I recognise and respond to signs of burnout in myself and colleagues in the ED?
Advice on recognising burnout in yourself and others, and where to find support
03 Apr 2024
How can I identify the signs of a posterior stroke?
It can be difficult to recognise the symptoms, but the BEFAST acronym can help
06 Nov 2023
How do I talk sensitively to people who are living with obesity about weight and health?
Even short conversations about weight can help patients, but avoid suggesting blame
08 Aug 2023
How can I improve my patient triage skills in the emergency department?
Decision-making, patient assessment and triage algorithms are important skills to develop
15 Jun 2023