Emergency Care Nursing

Within the discipline of professional nursing, emergency nursing is a specialisation that focuses on providing care for patients who need immediate medical intervention to prevent permanent damage or death. Emergency nurses increasingly provide treatment for patients who visit emergency rooms for assistance because they are unable or unwilling to receive primary medical care elsewhere, in addition to attending to "real emergencies." At actuality, only a small portion of patients in emergency rooms (ED) are suffering from life-threatening diseases such a heart attack, stroke, or significant trauma. Additionally, emergency room nurses care for patients who are very intoxicated by alcohol or drugs, have behavioural or mental issues, or have been sexually assaulted. Emergency nurses often work in hospital emergency rooms, although they may also be found in urgent care facilities and sporting venues.