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Flight and Ground Transport Nursing Core Curriculum (2nd Edition)
If you're looking for the textbook on flight and ground transport nursing, this is the one that covers it all. Comprehensive and in-depth, the Core outlines the body of flight and transport nursing knowledge, focusing in every chapter on the way altitude physiological changes affect illness and injury. All chapters follow the nursing process and can help orient new staff as well as keep you current on transport nursing.
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Transport Certification Review Manual II
Use this manual to take the stress out of test-taking. It contains 350 questions with the answers and rationales, allowing you to test yourself in preparation for the CFRN and CTRN exams. Designed as an adjunct to the Core Curriculum (2nd Edition), the TCRM helps to identify areas where further study is needed. To order, click here

Flight Nursing Core Curriculum Companion Workbook (In Revision)
Designed specifically to follow the Flight Nursing Core Curriculum, this workbook is a wealth of multiple choice questions, puzzles, case studies and other exercises to address multiple learning styles.This book will help not only with retention of information from within the Flight Nursing Core Curriculum but also with the application of that information to practice. An excellent resource for any transport nurse, regardless of level of experience!

NEW - Competency Based Orientation and Continuing Education for Critical Care Transport Manual

A competency based orientation (CBO) program centers on the specific skills, behaviors, and knowledge that can be demonstrated by the learner to show proficiency or competency in designated areas. This detailed CBO manual provides a way to document crewmember skill acquisitions and competencies.
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Standards for Critical Care and Specialty Fixed-Wing Transport
These guidelines have been written and reviewed by practicing fixed-wing transport nurses. They provide a definition of the standards we expect to meet, and to measure the quality of care that is provided during transport.
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Standards for Critical Care and Specialty Ground Transport
These guidelines have been written and reviewed by practicing ground transport nurses. They provide a definition of the standards we expect to meet, and to measure the quality of care that is provided during transport.
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Standards for Critical Care and Specialty Rotor-Wing Transport
These guidelines have been written and reviewed by practicing rotor-wing nurses. They provide a definition of the standards we expect to meet, and to measure the quality of care that is provided during transport.
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TNATC Provider Manual
The Transport Nurse Advanced Trauma Course Provider manual includes operational and clinical components for managing the trauma patient. Operational considerations include transport safety and physiology as well as stress/critical incident management and legal considerations. Initial and ongoing care of the trauma patient including assessments and interventions is covered by systems with a balanced discussion of current management strategies. Special considerations in trauma care such as delayed trauma transport, trauma in pregnant and pediatric patients as well as burn trauma are reviewed. The appendices are full of additional information related to airway and ventilatory management, invasive procedures, radiology interpretation, and long distance transport. This book is a must reference for any provider who transports trauma patients. You do not need to order the Provider Manual if you are registered for a TNATC Course; it is included in the cost.
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TNATC Advanced Provider Manual
The Advanced Provider manual is a supplement to the TNATC provider manual and will be of interest to those transport providers who are looking for additional information related to assessment, care, and management of trauma patients. Topics such as geriatric trauma and multiple casualty management are included as well as a chapter on interpretation of cranial CT scans. This book also includes several difficult airway scenarios requiring advanced critical thinking and assessment skills. You do not need to order the Advanced Provider Manual if you are registered for a Course; it is included in the cost.
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Study Guides For The CFRN and CTRN Examinations
The Certification Examination for Flight Nurses and the Certification Examination for Transport Nurses are administered solely by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN). The Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA) endorses obtaining the Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) and the Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN) credentials. The ASTNA and BCEN believe that achieving and maintaining these certifications are one mechanism by which to validate the knowledge required for the competent practice of transport nursing. To apply for either exam, contact the BCEN at 800.900.9659 x 2630, or go to: www.ena.org/bcen

Contents Include:

  • Flight Physiology
  • Cardiovascular Emergencies, Respiratory Emergencies, Medical Emergencies, Environmental Emergencies, Traumatic Emergencies, Maxillofacial, Anterior Neck and Ocular Emergencies, Obstetrical and Gynecological Emergencies, Transport Issues and Community Interface
  • Legal/Organizational Issues, Professional Issues, and Quality Improvement

 

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