Participant Workbook-Participant Workbook

Participant Workbook

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The document is a participant workbook for the ENA's Emergency Nurse Residency Program. The program is designed to help nurses transition to the emergency department and develop decision-making skills and clinical judgment. The workbook includes a program overview, contact list, schedule, and content on various topics covered in the program.<br /><br />The program is divided into several weeks, starting with didactic education followed by patient experiences and observations with the program director. The rest of the weeks involve immersive patient experiences with a clinical preceptor and reflection sessions. The workbook provides spaces for note-taking, doodling, and reflecting on the residency experience.<br /><br />The content in the workbook covers various topics such as cardiology, shock, sepsis, respiratory emergencies, neurological emergencies, metabolic and behavioral health emergencies, trauma, gastrointestinal and genitourinary emergencies, obstetrical and pediatric emergencies, and older adult care.<br /><br />Each section includes information on the topic, recommended equipment and protocols, case studies, and space for reflection. The workbook aims to provide nurses with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to provide safe and effective care in the emergency department.<br /><br />Overall, the workbook serves as a guide for nurses participating in the ENA's Emergency Nurse Residency Program and covers a wide range of emergency care topics to support their transition and development as competent emergency department nurses.

Keywords

Emergency Nurse Residency Program

transition to emergency department

decision-making skills

clinical judgment

cardiology

shock

sepsis

respiratory emergencies

trauma

older adult care