Required reading for RN new to telephone triage?

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    by Aug 19, '11
    Hi! I finally made the move to telephone triage. It's all new to me, and I am just starting out. I was wondering if any of you know of a good basic handbook or online CEUs to make sure I am up to speed? Just curious what references you would recommend. Thanks in advance!
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  4. Aug 25, '11 by
    Carol Ruttenburg has some great DVDs and CEs. You can also go to her conferences. I also recommend joining AAACN. Congrats! Welcome to phone triage!
  5. Aug 26, '11 by
    Thanks for the suggestions Vtachy1! I'll check that out. It is interesting work! I feel excited about the challenges of this new position.
  6. Sep 1, '11 by
    I have Griffith's Instructions for Pts and for Pedi have the Barton Schmitt which is the bible for pedi triage. Plus I keep my drug book handy.
  7. Sep 3, '11 by
    I also Griffith's Instructions for Pts and for Pedi by Barton Schmitt, it is a great book!
  8. Oct 20, '11 by
    Thanks!
  9. Nov 3, '11 by
    Hi, any suggestions as to finding telephone triage jobs, especially ones in which u can work from home?? Thanks