Mocks: Making a Difference

As practicing emergency nurses, we are all very aware of the horrific impact that trauma has on our patients, their families, and society. In the United States, trauma is the leading cause of death for persons ages 1 to 44 years.1 According to 2015 statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the annual costs of health care and lost productivity were higher in trauma care than for any other major disease process: cancer cost the US economy $216 billion, diabetes $245 billion, heart disease $313 billion, and trauma $671 billion.
Source: Journal of Emergency Nursing: JEN - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Advanced Practice Spotlight Source Type: research