Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate how well emergency nurses (ENs) at a leading hospital in Saudi Arabia are prepared for disasters by conducting an assessment of their educational needs. The research explains the importance of this assessment for the nurses, discusses the expected outcomes based on existing literature, and describes the process of collecting data from 29 ENs using a specific questionnaire. The study used statistical methods to analyze the data and found significant gaps in the nurses' knowledge and training for disaster preparedness. The results of the assessment can help educators understand the learning needs of the nurses and suggest ways to improve their training. The study proposes a 30-hour training course based on the assessment findings and recommends revising the current methods of instruction for nurses to better prepare them for disasters.
Publisher
International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences
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