24/03/2024
Being a nurse means being prepared for the unexpected. Here are two types of disasters you may be tested on when you take your NGN!
▪️ Internal disasters refer to events or situations that occur WITHIN a healthcare facility, such as fires, explosions, and equipment/utility failure.
▪️ External disasters are events that occur OUTSIDE of the healthcare facility - in the nearby community. These can be either natural (eg. tornado, hurricane, earthquake) or technological (eg. bombing, radiation exposure, bioterrorism)
Keep following along with us all week for more Next Gen NCLEX tips about disasters and emergency preparedness!