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Telephone Triage Nursing

 

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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:

Just a Phone Call Away

Call a Nurse

Reach Out and Nurse Someone

Organizations:

Association of Telehealth Service Providers

Resources:

Emergency Nurses Association’s Position Statement on Telephone Advice

 

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