how to be er?

Biffs25 · Dec 10, 2004

Depends on what hospital you work in. Most places prefer an RN/BSN, and some sort of critical care experience...but there are definately plenty of hospitals that take new grads in the ER. I would suggest doing a little research about ER's in your area. CPR, ACLS, PALS and some form of trauma class are usually required within one year of being hired if not on your hire date.

MCamachoRN · Dec 10, 2004

It definitely does depend. I applied to three hospitals in my area (for ER positions) and got called to interview and double interview for all 3. I had one of the hospital make me an offer today! :-)

carvanaragon · Dec 10, 2004

It definitely does depend. I applied to three hospitals in my area (for ER positions) and got called to interview and double interview for all 3. I had one of the hospital make me an offer today! :-)

do you know of any facility that offers training and certification for bls, acls, pals?

HAPPYNPROUD · Dec 10, 2004

I was hired in the ER of a local top 100 hospital prior to taking boards....I passed the NCLEX RN on Dec. 1...I will have 6 months in a fellowship program (classroom and floor) and will be ACLS during that time. Good Luck!!!

needsmore$ · Dec 11, 2004

https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75303

This thread has alot of advice on education /preceptoring etc

Good luck

Anne

MCamachoRN · Dec 12, 2004

do you know of any facility that offers training and certification for bls, acls, pals?

Look at the American Heart association web site, you can also check nursingspectrum.com

~Monica

errn7 · Dec 12, 2004

With the shortage of nurses the past days of years of hospital exp. before moving into speciality areas. Now all these areas are begging for nurses. That leaves the door open for nurses who dont have what it takes for these areas.

The main aspect one needs to work in the ER is the ability to work as a team player, as well as working as an individual. Its different from floor work different from critical care areas as well as ob and med/surg. Its actually the combination of all the areas on a short term basis. The ability to communicate well with MD's and co-workers is a must. The ability to be flexible and to not be closed minded with the attitude of "thats not what they taught us in school" Some times book smarts is not always enough.

This is not all the answers but just some of the ones that I have come across in my 11yrs of hospital work

BBFRN, BSN, PhD · Dec 12, 2004

We hire new grads in our ED. There is a 6 month orientation all over the hospital before you start taking ER pts. You get your ACLS, etc. during the orientation.

EMTPTORN · Dec 12, 2004

the most important qualification you need to work in the er you will not get in a book or from a class- self confidence and guts.

MassED, BSN, RN · Sep 3, 2005

do you know of any facility that offers training and certification for bls, acls, pals?

Most facilities that hire you on will train you in what you need, ACLS, PALS, CPR, and will pay to send you off for training in other specialties, like TNCC, CEN, etc. It only makes a better, more competent ED to have highly trained nurses.