Journal of emergency nursing : JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
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J Emerg Nurs
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Nurses play critical roles in disaster response, often preparing through simulated exercises. According to The NLN Jeffries Simulation Theory, simulations can lead to anxiety in participants that affects learning. The objective of this research was to measure and describe anxiety and stress levels of participants in a live disaster-training exercise. ⋯ Disaster training may be anxiety provoking and stressful. ED nurses should consider how to include best practice approaches for simulation in design of exercises to prepare for the increasing number of multicasualty events.