nurse4321

Just curious how other nurses deal with medical emergencies in public when they’re not on-the-clock. For instance if you come across a stranger who has fainted, had a seizure, broken a bone, etc. Do you rush to the scene and help, or call for help? Do you utilize your nursing skills? I’m also curious about car accidents. Do you stop? I’ve luckily never seen one, and have only been in minor accidents myself. I was on an airplane recently where the flight attendants asked if there were any doctors or nurses on board to aid to a passenger. Luckily a few people including a few doctors were able to help out. I’m a newer nurse and don’t have any sort of emergency experience. Emergency or critical care is not my strong suit; in fact, it makes me highly anxious. I’ve never experienced any kind of emergencies in public, and am not sure I would know how to handle it. This got me thinking and was wondering what other nurses do when they encounter these situations? Are we legally obligated to let people know that we’re nurses and help out?