Emergency Nursing Core Curriculum - Edition 8 - Edited by Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Elsevier Educate

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Emergency Nursing Core Curriculum,

Edition 8

Edited by Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

Publication Date: 20 Feb 2026

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Expand your emergency nursing knowledge and skills with this essential resource! Emergency Nursing Core Curriculum, 8^th Edition, presents a clear, concise, and thorough overview of emergency nursing. Authored by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), this edition includes new, updated, and expanded information on cardiovascular disease, COVID-19, mental health issues, disaster preparedness and response, and more. This core curriculum also serves as an invaluable resource when preparing for the Certification for Emergency Nurses (CEN) examination. Used by practicing emergency nurses at all levels, this highly respected resource is essential for gaining knowledge, developing practice standards, and improving quality of care.

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Expert content is authored by the Emergency Nurses Association.
CEN examination preparation materials include the most recent test blueprint and up-to-date guidelines for evaluation and care.
User-friendly, outline format provides quick access to essential information.
Alphabetical listing of the Clinical Emergencies chapters makes it easy to find specific content.
Detailed tables offer at-a-glance access to key data and insights.

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NEW! Current coverage brings you the latest information on cardiovascular disease, COVID-19/SARS, mental health issues, the AHA's ACLS and heart guidelines, and disaster preparedness and response.

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Edited by Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

Part 1: Clinical Foundations
1. Nursing Assessment and Resuscitation
Sharon Graunke
2. Triage
Andi Foley
3. Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Colleen Vega and Garrett K. Chan
4. Hemodynamic Monitoring
Bradley Goettl
5. Pain Management
Brittany E. Punches
6. Isolation and Personal Protective Equipment
Sarah Wells and Anna M. Valdez
7. Workplace Violence in Emergency Care
Bill Schueler and Lena Sutch
8. Considerations for the Transgender and Gender-Expansive Patient
Justin J. Milici

Part 2: Clinical Emergencies
9. Abdominal Emergencies
Roger M. Casey
10. Cardiovascular Emergencies
Justin J. Milici and Andi Foley
11. Endocrine Emergencies
Justin J. Milici
12. Environmental Emergencies
Kevin McFarland
13. Fluid and Electrolyte Abnormalities
Shawntay L. Harris
14. Genitourinary Emergencies
Chelsea M. Collins
15. Head and Neck Emergencies
Courtney R. Edwards
16. Hematologic/Oncologic Emergencies
Wanda Pritts
17. Communicable and Infectious Disease Emergencies
Cheryl Swanson
18. Medical Emergencies
Dawn Peta
19. Neurologic Emergencies
Andi Foley
20. Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies
Tina Nielsen
21. Orthopedic Emergencies
Christopher Picard
22. Psychiatric/Psychosocial Emergencies
Jaime V. Pitner
23. Respiratory and Airway Emergencies
Andi Foley
24. Shock Emergencies
William Light
25. Toxicologic Emergencies
Michael De Laby

Part 3: Trauma Emergencies
26. Mechanism of Injury
Sharon Graunke
27. Nursing Assessment and Trauma Resuscitation
Sharon Graunke
28. Abdominal, Pelvic, and Genitourinary Trauma
Kristen M. Cline
29. Burn and Surface Trauma
Nancy Stuck
30. Neurologic Trauma
Kristen M. Ray
31. Ocular and Maxillofacial Trauma
Jeff Solheim
32. Obstetric Trauma
Julie M. Wescott
33. Musculoskeletal Trauma
Andi Esslinger
34. Thoracic Trauma
Steven Talbot

Part 4: Professional Components
35. Disaster Preparedness and Response
Sue Anne Bell and Katherine Kruger
36. Education: Professional, Patient, and Community
Kristine Kenney Powell, Sarah McDivitt and Courtney Edwards
37. Emergency Patient Transfer and Transport
Michael De Laby and Theresa De Laby
38. Forensic Aspects of Emergency Nursing
Heidi Gilbert
39. Legal and Regulatory Issues
Mariann F. Cosby and Arlene D. Klepatsky
40. Professionalism and Leadership
Freda Lyon, Nancy Mannion and Vicki Sweet
41. Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Lisa Adams Wolf, Kathy Baker and Rhoda Hinch

Appendices
A. Coma Scales
B. Vital Signs by Age

ISBN: 9780443117510

Page Count: 768

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