How do I become a Pulmonary Nurse?

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Hello Everyone I was wondering in how does one become a nurse in Pulmonary? I have always been intrested and just wanted to know if there is a certain way to go about it.. I live in Philadelphia

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I am also a nursing student interested in this, and I was wondering the same thing... so you'll be helping a few people.

Thanks!

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I am also a nursing student interested in this, and I was wondering the same thing... so you'll be helping a few people.

Thanks!

Apply for an externship on a Pulmonary Unit.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Emergency.

other than an icu and begging for the vent pt's, you could look for a vent unit, where u will get more than your fill -

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Specializes in Respiratory, ER, PFT and asthma.

Does a nurse need to be a pulmonary nurse with more and more respiratory therapists in the work force?

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Specializes in Critical Care, Emergency.
Does a nurse need to be a pulmonary nurse with more and more respiratory therapists in the work force?

doesn't matter if there are 1000 RTs.. your responsibilities as a nurse will not be affected. and to be a "pulmonary nurse" is more of a label than anything else... get into a busy icu, or if you like, a vent unit, and you will have your fill just the same.

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