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Stories from the Frontlines: Emergency Medicine as Told by a Deaf Nurse

Presented By: Nicole Fleming

Course Duration: 1.5 hours


Subscription: 6 Months


CEU Credits: 0.15 PS

Stories from the Frontlines: Emergency Medicine as Told by a Deaf Nurse

Price range: $28.12 through $37.49

Course Description & Objectives

This session will explore the emergency department through the eyes of a Deaf emergency room nurse. Participants will learn through scenarios about factors impacting patient care, common medical emergencies, and the “who’s who” of the emergency department.

Participants will be able to:

  • Identify 3 barriers to effective communication in the emergency setting
  • Explain the roles and responsibilities of at least 5 members of the emergency team
  • Describe how social determinants of health impact 4 medical emergency scenarios

Nicole Fleming, RN, BSN

Nicole is a registered nurse residing in Rochester NY. She attended the University of Rochester for degrees in ASL, Biology, and Nursing. She is now back in school at the University of Rochester working towards her Master’s as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Nicole has worked in a variety of settings including inpatient, emergency, and outpatient pediatrics. She enjoys providing both formal and informal mentorship to aspiring Deaf/Hard of Hearing nurses and is a board member for the Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Loss (AMPHL). Nicole became Deaf during college and now uses a combination of ASL, cochlear implants, and her wonderful service dog, Freya, to ensure complete access to the world around her. Outside of work, she is an avid rock climber and baker.

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