This document discusses disaster nursing and disaster management. It defines disasters and classifies them into natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, droughts and human-made disasters like technological failures, wars, and riots. Disasters are discussed in phases from pre-impact preparedness to post-impact recovery. The health impacts of disasters and common stress reactions are also summarized. The document outlines the principles, elements, and stages of effective disaster management including preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery.