Can you work in the ER if you have an Associates Degree?

Or do you need a BSN? :)

[Nurse Ratched, RN]

As long as you have your licensure, you can work as a nurse in the ER - route you used to get there is irrelevant :).

[RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN]

Yes, you can be a nurse in the ER al long as you have your license

[Remnants]

YAY!!! well, of course I know that you need your license its just that I was very curious because to me the ER and regular nursing seem a bit different, but then again what do I know im just 17. ANYWAYS, can I constantly work there or are there going to be rotations and stuff.

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

In our busy level one trauma center (the most intense), we don't "rotate" or float out of the ER. Good luck!

[dpipes44]

The ER is nothing like the floor. I've been a Paramedic/Firefighter for 8yrs and just got my RN and moved to the ER. I love it!!! The floor I think is move like a hotel...not for me. If you like a very fast pace with the opportunity to treat every kind of illness than the ER is for you. :rotfl:

[Aneroo, LPN]

Yep- you learn the same skills whether you get your BSN or ADN. I have my ADN, and started out in the ED. Good luck-Andrea

[Jen2]

I have an ADN and got hired in a Level 1 Trauma center as a GN. I take my boards next week and pray that I pass. I started my job there on June 6th and already have ACLS, PALS, and TNCC.

[nursejennie76]

Oh yeah, i have my ASN and I work in a awsome ER. And most of my coworkers are ADN's as well. But if you strive to work in management then you will need a BSN. I on the other hand dont want to be anyones boss so I will probably not get my BSN anytime soon. And were I work the pay is the same because you have the same license and take the same test that a BSN does.

[lifsavER67]

i've worked 11 years in the ER with an ADN. i can't think of a one of my coworkers who have a BSN currently. like someone else said the pay rate is no different.

the bonus with my hospital come with certifying in your area. CEN gets a $1000 bonus each december for those who have it. same with all the other areas.

[obliviousRN]

I am in charge of an ER and have an associate's.

Associates vs. BSN doesn't matter - do you have the skills? That's the important thing. Or can you learn them?