Certifications

[hopingtobeanRNsoon]

hi everyone i am a new nurse and i am currently working in LTC / sub acute / respitatory unit wannabe faiclity. yeah well its one of those places and im in one of those states where new grads have a hard time finding job even if i have a BSN, could anyone give me some ideas where i can get more certifications...im interested in working in med surg next year when the hospitals open up, what certifications can i do? i know about IV certification but not really intesrested in that, i am only IV qualified, thats all and i only have a BLS for healthcare while i was working as a CNA...please help

[diane227, LPN, RN]

Take a basic EKG course and then ACLS. I am assuming that you already have BLS. You can also get a speciality certification in Medical Surgical nursing. The American Nurses Association has a list of all certifications that are available for nurses to obtain that are applicable to their area of speciality.

[hopingtobeanRNsoon]

do most people get them online? thinking of doing the ACLS and PED one online... any suggestions?

[Ginger's Mom, MSN, RN]

No online a certification of meaning means that you have a clinical expertise. Become an expert nurse in the rehab, get to know every regulation, help the facility to pass their state survey.