Telephone Triage Nursing

Telephone Triage Nurses support, advise, and consult by phone with patients, consumers, and clients. They help determine what type of care is needed and may refer patients to a healthcare provider instead of a clinic or emergency room, thereby reducing unneccesary visits.

MaryJane H.

San Jose, CA
RNC,CNS,MSN,PHN,NCCDN

My father was an orthopedic technician, and I remember, at age three, when he took me to the nursing office in the local hospital. I was struck by the beauty of nurse's caps in a ...

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RELEVANT LINKS

Description:

What is Telephone Triage Nursing?

Articles:

Something to Talk About

Call a Nurse

Reach Out and Nurse Someone

Organizations:

Association of Telehealth Service Providers

Resources:

Emergency Nurses Association’s Position Statement on Telephone Advice

RELATED SPECIALTIES

Emergency Nursing

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