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COURSE UNIT - CU4 Nurses Role in Disaster Part 1 Preparedness-2
COURSE UNIT - CU4 Nurses Role in Disaster Part 1 Preparedness-2
At the end of the course unit (CM), learners will be able to:
COGNITIVE:
1. Describe nurse’s role in planning and management during disaster.
2. Evaluate nursing responsibilities effectively in planning and management during disaster.
AFFECTIVE:
1. Inculcate in mind the importance of nurses role in disaster planning and management.
2. Show compassionate and caring attitude as the nurse core values during disaster.
PSYCHOMOTOR:
1. Apply quality and safety protocols, principles of evidence-based practice in disaster nursing.
2. Collaborate with inter-agencies in the delivery of health care and utilizing different strategies during
disaster management.
DISASTER- Disasters are catastrophic events that often result in extensive property damage and
loss of life.
Sources:
Nurses Play a Critical Role in Disaster Response
Published On: July 23, 2018 https://online.nsc.edu/articles/rn-bsn/nurses-critical-role-disaster.aspx
American Red Cross: Nurses Serve in Many Different Ways
American Red Cross: Red Cross Nurses Put Lives on Hold to Help Disaster Victims
MedScape: Ready, Willing and Able: Preparing Nurses to Respond to Disasters
American Nurses Association (ANA): Disaster Preparedness
National Nurses United: Nurses Top Gallup Poll as Most Trusted Profession 16 years Running
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