International Emergency Nursing
Volume 16, Issue 2 , Pages 127-131, April 2008

Emergency nursing in South Africa

  • Petra Brysiewicz, PhD (Senior Lecturer)

      Affiliations

    • School of Nursing, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban 4041, South Africa
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +27 31 2601281; fax: +27 31 2601543.
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  • Judy Bruce, PhD (Head of Department)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Nursing Education, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Received 1 October 2007; received in revised form 23 December 2007; accepted 6 January 2008.

Abstract 

The role of the emergency nurse in South Africa is a challenging one due to a variety of reasons. This article describes the healthcare system of South Africa with particular attention to the emergency medical system as well as the reason why most emergency clients present to the emergency departments. The actual experience of working as an emergency nurse in South Africa is highlighted.

Keywords: Emergency nurse, South Africa

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PII: S1755-599X(08)00005-0

doi:10.1016/j.ienj.2008.01.001

International Emergency Nursing
Volume 16, Issue 2 , Pages 127-131, April 2008

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