BLS or ACLS new Grad

[beatrice1]

I graduated in January, don't have a job yet but activly applying.

My BLS just expired in June. Should I retake BLS or go for ACLS. Any suggestions?

Should I also take PALS if I plan on applying to pediatric positions?

Thanks,

Bea

[akardan]

Hi everyone

So I went through all of the posts here and didn't get the answer to my question.

I noticed there are a lot of places in States that they offer ACLS as on online course. Anyone took this online courses or encountered any problem when applying for a job with these certifications? Just wondering because in Canada we usually need to attend a two days practicum top of taking all the theories.

Any comment appreciated.

Cheers

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

Sadly,

There are even programs where having certification prior to being considered are a requirement. In san diego there is a hospital that even requires a 600 dollar Regional perinatal class before you can even be considered.

I would do ACLS and PALS if I was you and anything else you can get certified in to be more marketable.

I'm just shocked that's all.......I am sick right now and cannot work.......I read this stuff and I think if I ever get well enough to go back to work......would I ever find a job again.......

I agree they should do whatever it takes to be competative but I still think it's SHAMEFUL that the hospitals are shirking their responsibilities to pay for training. How ethical is it to make someone pay for a $600.00 course for a job they may not get.......but if you do get the position you've already taken the course they should be paying for.....talk about finding more that one way to skin a cat. There isn't any amount of money that will make me believe that the hospitals are perfectly aware that making an employment candidate take required courses is saving them TONS of dough........ but that's off topic.

OP You'll need to have BLS before you can take ACLS. Even if you are thinking this home care agency and they don't have BLS on site.....they have to pay for your renewals (federal law). ACLS may help your critical thinking skills in a critical situation but for home care may have little use unless your client is on life support at home. Acls on line is available but i believe you have to arrange some sort of practicum. There are a lot of "what would you do first" senarios. YOur patient presents...blah, blah, blah....you place them on a monitor....what is this rhythm....blah, blah.....now they have no pulse what would do....what is the rhythm what would you do...

:heartbeatGood luck!