Top Skills Every ER Nurse Should Possess

[mrnurse504]

Hi everyone & Happy Holidays! I am currently an LPN in Baton Rouge, LA; currently on the road to obtaining my ASN. Being the anxious & over-excitingly person I am, my goal is to someday become an Emergency Nurse. I have such a major level of respect for anyone who works on ER/ICU etc etc due to a past personal experience , which influenced me to pursue nursing. What skills, advice, or pertinent info should I familiarize myself with in advance before applying down the road ?

Thanks in advance to everyone who gives me their input!

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

Never be afraid to admit what you don't know. Be open to teaching, it will sometimes come from unexpected places. Embrace the insanity, but leave it at the door! Don't take patient complaints personally; I have learned that speaking softly and smiling will defuse some really angry people, I have become pretty good at it without feeling like I'm kissing butt, because I don't really do that well.