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Becoming an A & E nurse

L C Sbaih1

  • 1Manchester Metropolitan University, Department of Health Studies, UK.

Accident and Emergency Nursing
|January 4, 1998
PubMed
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This study explores how nurses become specialized in Accident and Emergency (A & E) care, focusing on their everyday experiences and perceptions of their role. It lays the groundwork for understanding the A & E nursing profession through an ethnomethodological lens.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Sociology of Health
  • Qualitative Research

Background:

  • Accident and Emergency (A & E) nursing is a critical but often under-examined area of healthcare.
  • Understanding the formation of A & E nurses' professional identity is essential for workforce development and patient care.
  • Previous research has not fully captured the lived experiences and self-perceptions of A & E nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the process by which individuals become Accident and Emergency (A & E) nurses.
  • To understand A & E nurses' own views and descriptions of their work.
  • To provide a foundation for subsequent papers examining the A & E nursing environment.

Main Methods:

  • Ethnomethodological study design.
  • Analysis of nurses' accounts of their work.

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  • Focus on the ordinary, everyday aspects of A & E nursing.

    • Main Results:

    • This paper introduces the study's methodology and theoretical underpinnings.
    • It sets the stage for detailed descriptions of A & E nursing work derived from nurses' perspectives.
    • The focus is on the foundational aspects of becoming an A & E nurse.

    Conclusions:

    • The ethnomethodological approach provides unique insights into A & E nursing.
    • Understanding the "ordinary" work of A & E nurses is crucial.
    • This paper establishes the context for a deeper exploration of A & E nursing practice.