Re: Where to Begin
I am taking it as you are leaning in the direction of becoming a flight nurse and wondering where to start. I do know that most requirements for a flight nurse are at least, 3-5 years of critical care/ICU nursing. I work as a flight nurse, and the company I work for requires 3 years ICU experience. Any certifications you can get during that time would be helpful also. Your CCRN or CEN would also be helpful. Emergency room is ok, but they really want ICU. I would not advise a specialty such as peds/icu. In flight unless you are flying for a company to only pick up children, you will fly ages thru the lifespan. and, most momma's are not easily persuaded to let you fly off with their child without them.
Hope that helps you, good luck.
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