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As far as licensure, you just need an RN license like any other hospital department (I have never seen any LVN's in the ER). There is a specialty certification, the CEN, that is a test you take when you have some experience. Some hospitals pay more for this and some don't. In addition you are required to maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS/ENPC, and usually TNCC certifications. Salary - well, I made 54k my first year out of school *I remember because it seemed like so much to someone who had been a CNA! I have almost doubled that after 8-9 years with working nights and some overtime.
How to describe it? It's stressful, exciting, maddening, funny, disgusting, fast-paced work. I enjoy it thoroughly. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. But I do agree with the above poster that interviewing a nurse in your local ER would give you a great source of information.
Good luck with your report.
MosquitoXEL
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Hey guys!
I have a school project thats due in a few weeks. I was wondering if I could get some help! I have to provide basic information such as training, career skills, lisensure, certification, salary, employee outlook and general career information. I'm not asking for answers to these, but I would greatly value if you have valuable salary or general career information from experience. I did some research about what lisensure is required, but I'm confused. Could someone explain what education I would need? Also, if you have any first hand information like what the career is really like or any additional information, that would be great!
Thank you!