In this weeks readings media program, Ms. Marren discussed how the nurses in New York responded during the 9/11 crisis. Ms. Marren also discussed how the Visiting Nurse Services emergency preparedness/disaster response plan has changed since 9/11. In addition, Dr. Guerra and Dr. DiFerdinando both discussed disaster response activities and strategies. Finally, the readings this week discussed the role of the nurse in bioterrorism and disaster management. Select a disaster that could happen in your community. Then, write a 3- to 4-page paper outlining the following: The disaster How the professional nurse would use clinical judgment and decision-making skills to provide appropriate nursing care Other health care professionals that may be involved in a response Suggest strategies for improving your communitys response to your identified disaster

Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response

Order Description

Application
Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response
Select a disaster that could happen in your community. Then, write a 1-2-page paper outlining the following:
The disaster-hurricane, flooding
How the professional nurse would use clinical judgment and decision-making skills to provide appropriate nursing care
Other health care professionals that may be involved in a response
Suggest strategies for improving your community’s response to your identified disaster
Describe the BSN nurse’s role in disaster management and emergency preparedness
Outline clinical judgment and decision-making skills in appropriate, timely nursing care during disaster, mass casualty, and other emergency situations

Reference
Johnstone, M., & Turale, S. (2014). Nurses’ experiences of ethical preparedness for public health emergencies and healthcare disasters: A systematic review of qualitative evidence. Nursing & Health Sciences, 16(1), 67-77. doi:10.1111/nhs.12130

Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response

Order Description

Application
Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response
Select a disaster that could happen in your community. Then, write a 1-2-page paper outlining the following:
The disaster-hurricane, flooding
How the professional nurse would use clinical judgment and decision-making skills to provide appropriate nursing care
Other health care professionals that may be involved in a response
Suggest strategies for improving your community’s response to your identified disaster
Describe the BSN nurse’s role in disaster management and emergency preparedness
Outline clinical judgment and decision-making skills in appropriate, timely nursing care during disaster, mass casualty, and other emergency situations

Reference
Johnstone, M., & Turale, S. (2014). Nurses’ experiences of ethical preparedness for public health emergencies and healthcare disasters: A systematic review of qualitative evidence. Nursing & Health Sciences, 16(1), 67-77. doi:10.1111/nhs.12130