Telephone Triage for Otorhinolaryngology and Head-neck Nurses

Telephone Triage for Otorhinolaryngology and Head-neck Nurses

Author: Cindy Dawson

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781890504953

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Provide efficient patient assessments over the telephone with this handy reference! As healthcare delivery continues to shift from a predominantly inpatient setting to ambulatory care, telephone triage has become an increasingly important competency for nurses to master, especially for those working with patients with otorhinolaryngology issues. Telephone Triage for Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses provides symptom-specific guidelines, to handle patients' common concerns. Cindy J. Dawson, Margaret M. Hickey, and Susan Newton have brought together nurses who specialize in otorhinolaryngology and head-neck care to share their expertise for 38 suggested symptom protocols, including special considerations for pediatric patients. Chapters on triage models, tips on performing triage, how to conduct an assessment over the telephone, and legal concerns round out the book for a complete resource. This text can serve as a handy guide for telephone triage training, as well as establishing a formal telephone triage nursing program within an otorhinolaryngology practice. When patients call, Telephone Triage for Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses provides valuable information at your fingertips. Book jacket.


Telephone Triage Protocols for Nurses

Telephone Triage Protocols for Nurses

Author: Julie K. Briggs

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781609136468

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Performing telephone triage requires the ability to make quick and effective decisions based on limited information.This rapid-access resource delivers over 200 triage protocols for evaluating patients' symptoms over the telephone. Each symptom entry lists questions, grouped by urgency level, to determine whether the caller should seek emergency care immediately, seek medical care the same day, call back for appointment, or follow home care instructions. Detailed home care instructions are then provided. Simple, direct, and useful, this is the most comprehensive and user-friendly telephone triage book available. This new edition features several new protocols--swine flu (H1N1 virus), bedbug problems, tattoo problems, and emergency contraception--as well as new information in the introductory chapter about program development, management issues, and staff development, including training. Other features include a new reminder about documentation in each protocol, a new anatomic Table of Contents, and expanded home care instructions.


Telephone Triage for Obstetrics and Gynecology

Telephone Triage for Obstetrics and Gynecology

Author: Vicki E. Long

Publisher: LWW

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 460

ISBN-13:

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This telephone triage book is designed for use by professional nurses assessing and advising patients over the telephone on topics related to obstetrics and gynecology. It is designed to crystalize the professionals existing knowledge base and to provide clear guidance on handling a wide-variety of patient situations about which the triage nurse might need to work through. the protocols are organized alphabetically by major topic areas and outline the salient medical, legal and practical considerations involved important educational points are highlighted to reinforce important points to stres


Nurse's Chemotherapy Quick Pocket Reference

Nurse's Chemotherapy Quick Pocket Reference

Author: Debra Prescher-Hughes

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2009-09-29

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0763758248

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Nurse's Chemotherapy Quick Pocket Reference is a portable, quick reference guide to chemotherapy dosing administration and information, arranged alphabetically by cancer type. All the chemotherapy drug information your need in the palm of your hand!


Oncology Nurse Navigation: Transitioning into the Field

Oncology Nurse Navigation: Transitioning into the Field

Author: Lillie D. Shockney

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2019-10-25

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 1284206483

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Endorsed by the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+), Oncology Nurse Navigator: Starting Your Professional Career covers the history of nurse navigation, the many and varied responsibilities of oncology nurse navigators, oncopolitics, future career expectations, and more crucial topics to ensure a successful and fulfilling career as an Oncology Nurse Navigator.


Telephone Triage for Oncology Nurses

Telephone Triage for Oncology Nurses

Author: Margaret Hickey

Publisher:

Published: 2012-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781935864165

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A resource for oncology nurses who are learning the telephone nursing role and a guide for the expert who is developing a formalised telephone nursing practice in his or her work setting.


Telephone Triage Protocols for Nurses

Telephone Triage Protocols for Nurses

Author: Julie Briggs

Publisher: LWW

Published: 2015-07-16

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781451194296

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Performing telephone triage requires the ability to make quick and effective decisions based on limited information. This rapid-access resource delivers more than 200 triage protocols for evaluating patients' symptoms over the telephone. Each symptom entry lists questions, grouped by urgency level, to determine whether the caller should seek emergency care immediately, seek medical care the same day, call back for appointment, or follow home care instructions. Detailed home care instructions are then provided. Simple, direct, and useful, this is the most comprehensive and user-friendly telephone triage book available.


Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing

Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing

Author: Joanne Itano

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 993

ISBN-13: 0721603572

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Published in collaboration with the ONS, this text is the definitive source for concepts and practices in oncology nursing and can be used for orientation of nurses to oncology, inservice and continuing education programs for practicing nurses, a basis for curriculum development in graduate programs, and as a review tool for certification. Based on the blueprint of the certification examination by the ONCC (Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation), the book is in outline format to help readers focus on the most important information. Instructor resources available; contact your sales representative for details. Covers the entire scope of the specialty ensuring comprehensive coverage Outline format helps the reader focus on the most important information Effective guide for teaching and learning for in-service, continuing education, and academic programs Powerful study tool for the ONCC certification exam Tables and figures illustrate complex concepts * Entirely revised, updated, and expanded to reflect the current state of oncology nursing practice. * Expanded pain management content. * New content on nonpharmacologic interventions (e.g. heat massage, imagery). * New content on alternative therapies.