J Korean Acad Nurs.  1998 Mar;28(1):93-103.

Work Analysis for the Role of the Emergency Department Nurses

• Kim EJ

Abstract

Nursing works in emergency department were analyzed and the importance of nursing works that the emergency department nurses perceived at university hospitals in Seoul. 12 nursing domains including 76 nursing activities were identified. The most frequently performed nursing domain was records and the most frequently performed activity in the emergency department was checking the vital sign of patients. The most important nursing activity that emergency department nurses perceived was physical crisis intervention.

Keyword

Role of the Emergency Nurse; Work Analysis

MeSH Terms

Crisis Intervention
Emergencies*
Emergency Service, Hospital*
Hospitals, University
Humans
Nursing
Seoul
Vital Signs