Journal of emergency nursing : JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
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Multicenter Study
Emergency Nurse Competence in Electrocardiographic Interpretation in Spain: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Electrocardiographic interpretation skills are key to provide a fast attention to patients with thoracic pain. The aim of the study was to determine the current level of competence in electrocardiographic interpretation of nurses in emergency departments. ⋯ The electrocardiographic knowledge of emergency nurses is high. Level of knowledge was not influenced by experience or hospital but was influenced by training when provided in the previous 5 years. Therefore, refreshing courses should be taken at least every 5 years. Contribution to Emergency Nursing Practice.
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Multicenter Study
Hardiness Mediates Stress and Impact Level in ED Nurses Who Experienced a Violent Event.
This secondary analysis examined the mediating effect of hardiness between stress and impact level in ED nurses who experienced a violent event. ⋯ Hardiness had an effect on reducing the impact level of ED nurses who had experienced a violent event and had a mediating role in mitigating their stress. Therefore, we recommend the development of an intervention program that emphasizes the improvement of hardiness in ED nurses.