how to become an aesthetic nurse

I called today and found out that it will cost $100 to place an ad in the local ad mailer for my aesthetic business. I would only need to get two customers as a result in order to not lose money from placing the ad. Has anyone seen good results with placing these types of ads? This paper reaches 100,000 homes in the area.

Sounds like a great idea.

Also, remember most newspapers will post a "news release" for free where you can explain you business and your background as well a submit a picture of yourself.

I am critical care nurse and have always been extremely interested in cosmetic surgery. I would like to make the transition from critical care to become an aesthetic nurse, and need to know the best way to do this. I have found teaching clinics but don't know which ones are worth the money or if I should try to get employeed by a cosmetic surgeon and let him send me to the classes. Any advice from someone with experience in this field of work?

You didn't mention which state you are in or plan to practice in, so I would suggest that you check with your state board of nursing to see what your scope of practice will allow.

One of the real issues here is liability!!! If you work for a physician, you will most likely be covered under his malpractice policy, but if you are a private contractor, you will need to carry your own liability insurance.

This is a rapidly growing area for the healthcare and beauty industries. I would suggest that you gain some general experience after graduation, such as work in dermatolgy, surgery, or general nursing. Try to find additional training in skin care @ institutes that offer clinical experience, if your choice is to entry into this area immediatly after school.. Good luck to you!!

To my knowledge there is not a NP for esthetics, as a sub-specialty.