[fostchri]

Is there any way you can take classes like ACLS before you get your RN?

[callmekipling]

Funny story, I just asked my supe the same question. Around here they call it HeartSaver - I think we're talking about the same thing though.

She said I'm welcome to take the class (I'm a CNA and first year nursing student) so long as I take the time to look up stuff I don't understand.. that and the usual admonition that the hospital won't reimburse unless I pass the test.

Sometimes you pick a winner, other times you just luck out

[Otessa]

Heartsaver is someone who isn't in the healthcare field learning BASIC life support-very different than Advanced Cardiac Life Support where you need an AHA BLS card first.

Heartsaver is by AHA but is NOT the same as a full BLS(Basic Life Support) class