@article{ref1,
title="Emergency preparedness competencies among nurses: implications for nurse administrators",
journal="Journal of nursing administration",
year="2020",
author="McNeill, Charleen and Adams, Lavonne and Heagele, Tara and Swanson, Melvin and Alfred, Danita",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to examine current levels of self-reported professional emergency preparedness competence among nurses. In addition, relationships between nurse professional emergency preparedness competence, personal preparation for a disaster, and perceived likelihood of reporting to work after a disaster are examined.   BACKGROUND: Evidence suggests wide gaps in nurses' familiarity with the dimensions of professional emergency preparedness competence and their likelihood to report, potentially impacting human life after a disaster.   METHODS: An exploratory, cross-sectional survey design was used with a sample of 186 RNs and licensed practical nurses.   RESULTS: Results indicate significant weaknesses in nurses' professional emergency preparedness competence. There are positive correlations between likelihood to report, personal preparedness, and professional emergency preparedness competence.   CONCLUSIONS: Nurses across the United States lack sufficient competence in professional emergency preparedness. <br><br>RESULTS demonstrate the need to improve the education of nurses to meet the demands of populations in urgent situations. Action items nurse administrators can take are provided.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0002-0443",
doi="10.1097/NNA.0000000000000908",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000000908"
}