A personal reflection: nursing in times of disaster

Dimens Crit Care Nurs. 2010 Nov-Dec;29(6):284-7. doi: 10.1097/DCC.0b013e3181f0c16f.

Abstract

Nurses have the responsibility to provide and promote health with our patients. This can be difficult during the best of times and even harder in times of disaster. This personal reflection discusses one nurse and her team's efforts to assist in the wake of Hurricane Ike.

MeSH terms

  • Communication*
  • Cyclonic Storms*
  • Humans
  • Nurse's Role*
  • Patient Care Team
  • Texas
  • Wounds and Injuries / nursing*