Role of mental health nurses in disasters

This presentation provided an overview of the role of Australian nurses in disasters, both locally, nationally and internationally. In particular the focus of this presentation was on the mental health aspects of disasters - particularly from a population health perspective. Following the presentation, the group discussion focused on the role of mental health nurses in disasters.

Ranse J. (2012). Role of mental health nurses in disasters; presented to students of the University of Canberra – Postgraduate Mental Health Nursing, Canberra, ACT, 17th September.

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Role of critical care nurses in disasters

I presented to a group of students undertaking postgraduate studies in Critical Care Nursing at the University of Canberra. My presentation focused on both the in-hospital and out-of-hospital role of critical care nurses, in disasters. The presentation was a superficial overview of a number of issues associated with the health effects of a disaster, and the role of nurses in these circumstances

This presentation covered topics such as: the nurse role, willingness to assist during a disaster, disaster triage concepts, education for nurses in disaster health and other topics of consideration for emergency and intensive care nurses.


Ranse J. (2012). Role of critical care nurses in disasters; presented to students of the University of Canberra – Postgraduate Critical Care Nursing, Canberra, ACT, 11th September.

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The role of new graduate nurses in disasters (workshop)

Shane Lenson assisted me in presenting this workshop to graduate nurses at Calvary Health Care ACT during a study day focusing on 'codes'. The workshop focused on 'code brown' or external disasters / emergencies. The workshop comprised of a short oral presentation (above) followed by a number of workshop activities. The activities focused on the role a graduate nurse may undertake during disasters. Broadly this included:
• Prioritisation of care
• Accommodating surge capacity
• Communication
• Business continuity (or continuing adequate patient care) during power, water and/or oxygen supply shortages.


Ranse J. (2011). The role of new graduate nurses in disasters; workshop presented to new graduate nurse at Calvary Health Care ACT, Canberra, ACT, 28th September.

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The lived experience of Australian nurses working in disaster environments - my PhD progress

This is my second PhD progress presentation. It outlines my progress in my PhD to date. In particular, it focuses on what we currently know about Australian nurses in the context of out-of-hospital disaster work, and the research methodology and method that will be used for my (current) proposed PhD plan. This presentation was delivered at the University of Canberra, Disciplines of Nursing and Midwifery Research Residential School, 5 October 2011.

Ranse J (2011). The lived experience of Australian nurses working in disaster environments; PhD progress presented at the University of Canberra, Disciplines of Nursing and Midwifery Research Residential School, 5th October.

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Role of intensive care and emergency nurses in disasters

I presented to a group of students undertaking postgraduate studies in Critical Care Nursing at the University of Canberra. My presentation focused on both the in-hospital and out-of-hospital role of intensive care and emergency nurses, in disasters. The presentation emphasised that in-hospital, nurses will and should continue to practice in their normal roles. Additionally, in the out-of-hospital environment, nurses are more likely to undertake a primary health, emotional supporter and problem-solver role, than undertaking a trauma / surgical role.

This presentation also covered topics such as; willingness to assist during a disaster, education for nurses in disaster health and other topics of consideration for emergency and intensive care nurses.

Ranse J. (2011). Role of intensive care and emergency nurses in disasters; presented to students of the University of Canberra – Postgraduate Critical Care Nursing, Canberra, ACT, 30th August.

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