Triage Nurses: Skills, Responsibilities, and Patient Care

Triage nurses are specially trained to:

* Quickly assess patients' conditions to determine the appropriate level of care

* Take patients' vital signs

* Conduct basic physical exams

* Administer medications

* Initiate IVs

* Provide emotional support to patients and their families

* Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to provide the best possible care for patients

Triage nurses play a critical role in the healthcare system by ensuring that patients are seen by the right provider in a timely manner. They are also responsible for ensuring that patients receive the appropriate care while they are in the triage area.