Assessment of Nursing Staff Preparedness During Critical Situations at Pediatric Emergency Units

Abstract

Preparedness is an important quality in achieving goals and in avoiding and mitigating negative outcomes. Nursing role for pediatric critical cases is considered from the highly important roles in pediatric nursing field. Pediatric emergency department nursing is one of the most challenging areas of nursing care where caring for pediatric patients in intensive care environments which requires advanced training and experience because the clinical picture for critically ill children can change rapidly (Luanne, 2017). Aim of the study This study aimed to assess the preparedness of nursing staff during critical situations at pediatric emergency units through the following: 1- Assess knowledge of nursing staff regarding pediatric emergency preparedness during critical situations. 2- Assess practice of nursing staff preparedness during critical situations. 3- Assess attitude of nursing staff toward preparedness during critical situations.