Best reference book for ICU nurse cross training to ED?

Hi all,

I'm an experienced ICU nurse with my CCRN, TNCC, PALS, and ACLS and I will be cross training to the ED in the next few weeks.

I was hoping to get your advice on the best reference or textbook for essential ED information, especially items like ESI, triage, and things I may not have experience in coming from critical care. Also, any other pearls of wisdom would be appreciated!

Thanks in advance for your help and advice!

DesertSky

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

Sheehy's Emergency Nursing: Principles and Practice. Sheehy's Emergency Nursing: Principles and Practice, 6th Edition: 978

[DesertSky, BSN]

Sheehy's Emergency Nursing: Principles and Practice. Sheehy's Emergency Nursing: Principles and Practice, 6th Edition: 97832355857: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com

For ESI triage, you can download the manual from AHRQ: Emergency Severity Index (ESI): A Triage Tool for Emergency Department | Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality

Awesome Pixie! Thank you so much for the resources. I really appreciate it.

[bgxyrnf, MSN, RN]

In favor of Sheehy's Emergency Nursing: Principles and Practice, I prefer Sheehy's Manual of Emergency Care (Sheehy's Manual of Emergency Care - E-Book (Newberry, Sheehy's Manual of Emergency Care) - Kindle edition by ENA, Belinda B Hammond, Polly Gerber Zimmermann. Professional & Technical Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.). It's more succinct.

[nurse2033, MSN, RN]

In favor of Sheehy's Emergency Nursing: Principles and Practice, I prefer Sheehy's Manual of Emergency Care (Sheehy's Manual of Emergency Care - E-Book (Newberry, Sheehy's Manual of Emergency Care) - Kindle edition by ENA, Belinda B Hammond, Polly Gerber Zimmermann. Professional & Technical Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.). It's more succinct.

Agree!