Keywords

advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), American Red Cross, disaster medical assistance teams (DMATs), International Council of Nurses Core Competencies in Disaster Nursing, Medical Reserve Corps, Society for the Advancement of Disaster Nursing

Authors

1. Wood, Laura DNP, RN, CMCN
2. Zak, Concetta DNP, MBA, FNP-BC
3. Adelman, Deborah S. PhD, RN, NE-BC
4. Fant, Catherine PhD, RN-BC

Abstract

Abstract: This final installment presents an overview of the series and calls for NPs to become more educated in disaster response planning, more involved in disaster response research, and better trained to lead in disaster response.