[Spidey's mom]

Yes we are.

Why do you ask?


steph

[ZippyGBR]

no but are required to have the immediate / interemediate life support qualification - which includes defib rilattion competence and can include advanced airway competence

[MomNRN]

I can't imagine working in an ED without it.

We are required to have ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and ECRN. TNS and CEN are optional.

I am currently looking into the SANE program.

[NREMT-P/RN]

I think the 6 month rule is a bad practice.

Most ED's that I have been in - it is an absolute requirement before you start or are allowed off orientation.

I think a well prepared ED nurse should have:

BLS (CPR class, from the AHA or ARC)
ACLS, this is an AHA class
PALS, this is an AHA class, too
NRP, from the AAP - check their website for courses
TNCC, from the ENA
ENPC, also from the ENA

I encourage all ED nurses to be involved in the Emergency Nurse Association (www.ena.org) and work toward Board Certification as a CEN, CTRN or CFRN. I think Board Certification is a true indication of a PROFESSIONAL nurse!

Good LUCK!

[West_Coast_Ken]

I don't care if it's required or not, I want to have it (and I do already as a student). Next up, PALS.

[NativeSundance]

BCLS, PALS, ACLS, and TNCC are REQUIRED. NRP and ENPC strongly encouraged. CEN within 2 years of hire. I cannot imagine working in the ED without those credentials. I use those skills EVERY SINGLE DAY in our extremely busy ED.

I would be EXTREMELY concerned about ANY emergency department that does not have BCLS, ACLS and PALS as a bare minimum. What a scarey concept in emergency care.

[EmerNurse]

Our ER requires BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Trauma is optional since we have a level 1 trauma center up the road (affiliated hospital). National cert is also optional.

[Bluehair]

We are required to have ACLS & PALS within 6 months of hire for ER, ICU and PACU staff. We are a small, rural hospital pretty far from everything. Obtaining any of these can be a bit problematic because there is no access to the classes elsewhere. Our hospital provides them 3 - 4 times a year.

[NicoleRN07]

Definately. We are also required to have PALS, TNCC, and of course BCLS.

[KodieRN]

I finished BCLS PALS and ACLS prior to appling to the ER and got the job over those who had not taken the ACLS yet.