This week, read the journal article “Challenges and Resources for Participating in a Hurricane Sandy Hospital Evacuation” and complete the activity below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P_BlScn3P8j9YAORlQKplOftFojgykX_/view?usp=drivesdk After completing the activity, discuss your role as a nurse in disaster preparedness and response. Describe your current patient population and discuss the challenges you might face in carrying out your responsibilities in a disaster.
How could you gain more hands-on training to supplement your academic study of disaster management? How could you feel more prepared? Discuss different training options that you could participate in (e.g. CERT training).