ALS For LPN

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Specializes in Psych/LTC.

I am a Fresh Practical Nursing student and was wondering could a LPN get certified in Advance Life Suport. B/c my Longtime goal is to Work in ED and become a Flight Nurse within 6years. Could some one help me

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Specializes in EMS, ER, GI, PCU/Telemetry.

you absolutely can! i am a LPN and am ACLS certified. familiarize yourself with rates/rhythms/algorithms as per the 2008 AHA guidelines. you will be responsible for knowing this and performing as team leader in a simulated code, as well as having a written test. your 1st certification will be a 2 day course, and you will learn alot!

go for it. good luck to you :)

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Specializes in tele, oncology.

Yep yep you can :)

I actually have to get mine renewed in a few months. I work tele and all the nurses on the floor are ACLS certified.

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Specializes in Psych/LTC.

:yeah:Thank you Flightnurse2b and thank you Mama d for your anserwers b/c I want to get all the certifications I can on the road to becomming a nurse.

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I am ACLS certified (LVN). Don't forget to put this on your resume once you get the certification. You can also get certified in PALS and NRP if you want to shell out all that money in fees. Some ACLS courses require you to take a course in EKG interpretation before you sign up for the ACLS course. You can buy books on EKGs and ACLS that will help you to prepare. Good luck.

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Specializes in Psych/LTC.

thank you Caliotter3 for the incouragement now I really know what I have to do.

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