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Fast Facts for the ER Nurse: Emergency Department Orientation in a Nutshell 3rd Edition, Kindle Edition

by HHP Buettner, Jennifer R., RN, BSN, CEN (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 473 ratings
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The Second Edition received 21 five-star reviews on Amazon!

The newly revised third edition of the bestselling orientation guide for novice ER nurses delivers important clinical updates across body systems in an easy-to-read on the move bullet-point format. Including a new chapter on hematologic emergencies with evidence-based practice for sickle cell care management, all sections of this new edition have been thoroughly updated to supplement the ER nurse's busy day-to-day orientation process.

The only book of its kind, this quick-access guide prepares ER nurses for the most common illnesses they will encounter by alphabetically organizing diseases and disorders within each body system. All chapters, written in short paragraphs with at-a-glance bulleted information, list relevant materials, equipment, and drugs. Each possible diagnosis comes with a definition, causes, signs and symptoms, and interventions.

The popular "Fast Facts in a Nutshell" feature consists of succinct key points and questions and answers for review. Culminating in appendices that include a list of abbreviations, common lab values, EKG rhythms, and frequently used ER medications, this quick reference addresses the ER nurse’s needs at a glance. Skills check-off sheets provide crucial self-checks for efficient and confident care in the ER.

New to the Third Edition:

  • New documentation tips throughout and updated illustrations
  • Updated American Heart Association Guidelines included
  • Stroke updates with TPA inclusion and exclusion criteria and administration tips
  • Disaster response updates including highly infectious diseases and mass casualties
  • Updates on increased opioid-induced cardiac arrests, toxicological emergencies, and substance abuse (includes synthetic and designer drugs)
  • Updated information on respiratory emergencies
  • Reorganized shock information

Key Features:

  • Written by an expert ER nurse for novice ER nurses and preceptors
  • Handy pocket size
  • Provides easy referral to equipment, medications, procedures, and specialty care
  • Includes practical tips, tricks of the trade, and critical thinking questions
  • Audio book format available for the ER nurse on the go
  • Instructor's resources available
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  1. ISBN-13
    978-0826118592
  2. Edition
    3rd
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publisher
    Springer Publishing Company
  5. Publication date
    May 11, 2017
  6. Part of series
    Fast Facts
  7. Language
    English
  8. File size
    15313 KB
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About the Author

Jennifer R. Buettner, RN, BSN, CEN, HHP currently serves as the nurse educator for the emergency department (ED) at DeKalb Medical Center at Hillandale, Lithonia, Georgia.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MY9V7XN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Springer Publishing Company; 3rd edition (May 11, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 11, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 15313 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 316 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 473 ratings

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Jennifer R. Buettner, RN, BSN, CEN, currently serves as an Emergency Department Education Coordinator in the Atlanta, Georgia area. In this role, Mrs. Buettner works to advance the careers of emergency nurses through education and evidence-based practice. She finds great joy in helping others grow professionally and cultivate their inner gifts and talents. She has developed ED orientation processes and education courses for several local hospitals in the Atlanta area. In her 22 years of ED nursing experience, she has spent several years precepting new emergency nurses and has served as a legal nurse consultant. Mrs. Buettner holds certifications in basic disaster life support (BDLS), advanced disaster life support (ADLS), and as a certified emergency nurse (CEN), and serves as an advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instructor. She is a course coordinator for the trauma nursing core course (TNCC) and emergency nursing pediatric course (ENPC). She is a current member of the Emergency Nurses Association and an advocate for the Board Certified Emergency Nursing exam. She received the Faculty Award from the Virginia Beach School of Practical Nursing, for the graduate who “has achieved excellence in both the academic and clinical settings and who best exemplifies the total integration of program philosophy to professional performance” (March 1999). In 2010, Mrs. Buettner was nominated as nurse of the year by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She was a finalist for the 2016 Atlanta March of Dime’s Nurse of the Year Award. She believes learning is a lifelong process and enjoys collaborating with other specialty areas of nursing. She develops and teaches ED nurse residency programs annually. She hosts and coordinates emergency nursing conferences with specialty related training. Her passion to teach and mentor new ED nurses led her to create an original ED orientation manual made specifically for new emergency nurses and their preceptors.

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I'm disappointed and dissatisfied with receiving this book that has notes written and underlined sections within its meaty sections.I would definitely not have ordered this is known about this...The book itself, however does have the information needed for my transition into the Emergency Department.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quick, relatable, no fluff
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2020
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Remember all the extra information you had to stomach just to end up at a meat and potatoes moment in school? This makes things a little easier with a great index and pertinent information delivered frankly. It is nice to have on hand when trying to mull over old thoughts of nursing school or maybe for a sanity check. Hardly comes out during work, but sited after shift most days thinking about that one you just wanted to know what was happening. Or just brushing up randomly and the universe throwing you into what you read the day before. Small, informative, and worth the money.
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Diana
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Overview
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2021
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Great overview of diagnoses/situations that may land someone in the ED. I’m coming to the ED after 2.5 years in neuro/neuro ICU and my unit has limited orientation materials so this has been a great way to reorient myself to many nursing topics on my own.
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4.0 out of 5 stars .
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2019
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It is full of easy to find info. Great pocket reference.
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JR
5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2021
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Great format, to the point, relative information.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Basic, but a great review
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2019
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Overall it was fairly basic and mostly stuff you should remember from school but definitely a worthwhile read as a refresher
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chris wellert
5.0 out of 5 stars Great guide! I've been working in the ED for ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2017
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Great guide! I've been working in the ED for a little over two years and find this book super helpful. I wish I would've had this book as a new grad as it explains everything in a compressed yet thorough way.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2018
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Should have bought this a long time ago. A great resource for anyone that works in the ER as well as a reference for nursing school.
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Katrina
5.0 out of 5 stars Good resource
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2019
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Gave as gift for new grad. Really helped her with predicting what to expect with patients.
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