Are there schools for CFRN certifications?

[KG MSN RN CCRN CEN, MSN, RN]

I was just wondering because this is something that I am interested in. I can't find any decent information about how to get your flight nursing degree. I'm not sure if there are actual programs at colleges, or if you just have to work with a level 1 trauma center to get your training. Any info would help a lot!

[NICU Guy, BSN, RN]

There is no such thing as a flight nurse degree.

In order to become a flight nurse an individual must first obtain several years of experience as a registered nurse and generally needs to have at least 5 years of experience in a hospital that specialize in intensive care. Most hiring agencies require registered nurses that are applying for positions as flight nurses to hold at least a bachelor’s degree (the more education the better).

All potential flight nurses must first complete post-graduate training as an emergency nurse and/or intensive care nurse as well as have extensive training in hemodynamic support, vasoactive medications, mechanical ventilation and a variety of other skills related to intensive care.

[Wile E Coyote, ASN, RN]

It's not a degree, but a specialty certification awarded by exam. It's recommended, but not required, to have 2 years of flight nursing experience. One would generally approach certification AFTER gaining enough pertinent work experience/knowledge.

[FlyingScot, RN]

There is no such thing as a flight nurse degree.

In order to become a flight nurse an individual must first obtain several years of experience as a registered nurse and generally needs to have at least 5 years of experience in a hospital that specialize in intensive care. Most hiring agencies require registered nurses that are applying for positions as flight nurses to hold at least a bachelor’s degree (the more education the better).

All potential flight nurses must first complete post-graduate training as an emergency nurse and/or intensive care nurse as well as have extensive training in hemodynamic support, vasoactive medications, mechanical ventilation and a variety of other skills related to intensive care.

That isn't entirely true. Case Western University in Ohio has a masters program for ACNP in flight nursing. Their nursing programs are highly respected.

That being said, the other information is correct and is the usual path that nurses take. I know of no flight program that requires an ACNP in flight nursing.