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Emergency Severity Index

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Course Overview

Emergency Severity Index

Author: Kasee Wiesen
DNP, APRN, FNP-C

In this course, learners will be able to define the Emergency Severity Index (ESI), including why it is used. They will gain an understanding of the ESI algorithm, including how levels are assigned to patients, what is considered life-threatening, and who is considered high-risk. They will also understand how the predicted number of resources needed to care for a patient determines ESI Levels 3, 4, and 5. The information in this course will serve as a valuable resource to nurses working in the emergency department.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Definition
    1. What is triage?
    2. What is the Emergency Severity Index?
  3. Emergency Severity Index Algorithm
    1. Lifesaving Intervention Required?
    2. High-Risk?
    3. Resources and Vital Signs
  4. Case Study
  5. Conclusion

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss the Emergency Severity Index. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Discuss the purpose of the Emergency Severity Index and when it is used.
  2. Explain the difference between an ESI Level 1 and ESI Level 2 patient.
  3. Summarize three of the four questions a triage nurse must consider before assigning a patient an ESI Level
  4. Identify three resources a nurse might use in the emergency department when caring for a patient.

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Course created on: March 21, 2025

Course Expires on: March 21, 2028

Course Offering: #692

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