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Hi guys,

This is my second thread. just want to ask, will it be ok to become an infection control officer even if your a nurse? your responses will be greatly appreciated.

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Specializes in ED, ICU, MS/MT, PCU, CM, House Sup, Frontline mgr.

yes, nurses can work in this capacity. my facility has two nurses who work in infection control. the two nurses i know have years of bedside experience and a bsn. a nurse at my former facility (a much bigger hospital) also works in this role. she not only has years (decades) of bedside experience, she also has either a msn or a phd ... i forgot which one. gl and be sure to wash your hands. ;)

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wow! i didn't know that it would take a lot of experiences and expertise to become one. thank you MBARN08!:)

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The infection control nurse at my hospital is an LPN.

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Specializes in mental health, military nursing.

I became my hospital's infection control nurse with two years of experience as a floor nurse and then the nursing supervisor. I finished my BSN after I got the IC job... The amount of experience you need varies by facility.

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