This supported consensus statement provides guidance on the role of backboards and spinal immobilization in out-of-hospital situations.

This position statement takes a look at the value of certification, the benefits for the emergency nurse and the patient, and the need to engage in continuing education to remain aware of current and best practices.

This position statement discusses the need for all emergency nurses to have access to the appropriate resources and demonstrate critical competencies to provide safe, effective care and emergency stabilization for pediatric patients in the ED setting, regardless of the volume of pediatric visits to an ED.