The Nursing Role in the Emergency Department of Health Facilities

Abstract

This current study aims to know the importance of the role of the nurse in emergency departments, what certificates qualify him to work in a health facility, and what are the specifications and features required of an emergency nurse. A questionnaire was conducted via Google Drive, which was then distributed via the social media program. (WhatsApp) via mobile phone, the questionnaire was sent electronically to random samples until the number reached 500 questionnaires, and it was also distributed to residents of the cities of Mecca and Jeddah (men and women) between the ages of 25-55 years. 650 responses were obtained to the questionnaire. It concluded that, the role of nursing in emergency departments, as they deal with all patients (the elderly and critical cases), and all participants agreed on the importance of the role of nursing in emergency departments by 100% because their role is very important in terms of dealing with all cases.