P.A.L.S. and A.C.L.S....

[chelli73]

Dear Allnurses,

I have enjoyed reading all of the bulletin boards!! But every time I do I come up with more questions!!! Don't worry, I won't ask for homework help :chuckle . So here goes another:

1. I am CPR certified (of course) and in my 2nd sem. of an ADN prgm. I am very interested in ER nursing upon graduation, or Labor & Delivery. My Ques. is, how soon can I get PALS or ACLS cert. as I have heard that is required?? Is it a requirement fo ER?

What about L&D? Can I realistically hope to find gainful employment in these areas or am I going to have to do a LTC plan? Thank you for any advice. BTW, I am in Chicago, but planning to move to NW IN when I am an RN!!!!

[BBFRN, BSN, PhD]

Sjoe is right- you might just have to take these courses over again. ACLS and PALS last for 2 years, and most hospitals pay for these as well as the TNCC, so just let them pay for the courses. They add up to a lot of money.

[chelli73]

Very good advice, allnurses!!! Thanks again, I will definitely wait til after graduation or as close as possible toward the end! I winder though, for Labor & Del, what does NRP stand for? I will check this board out later for a tip and some chat, I am in my Nursing Resource Centre right now!!!! Have a great day everyone!:kiss