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The Resurgence of Measles: A Rash From the Past

AENJ: Current Issue

Measles, or rubeola, remains a highly contagious infectious disease with a concerning resurgence in the United States. Emergency nurse practitioners and other emergency clinicians are likely to encounter patients presenting with concerns of or exposure to measles.

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Having problems with your PAPR-work? (When an N95 mask simply won’t do … )

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

Readers must verify validity to their own practice. Tags: advanced emergency nursing, ED, ER, NP, nurse practitioner, CNS, clinical nurse specialist, APRN, critical care, trauma, injury, pediatrics, infectious disease, medical isolation, surgical mask, PAPR, PPE, HAZMAT, respiratory protection Published: 6/16/2015 7:46:00 PM

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