Education

[StudentNurseWSU]

Can somebody help me? I am a first year nursing student who is looking for info on educational requirements and certification of ER nurses. Any help would be appreciated.

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

The Emergency Nurses Association, based near Chicago has all the info. I don't know their exact web address but search for it under ENA.com. The certification they offer is CEN or certified emergency nurse. Good luck

[SuburbanER]

Kudos to you for wanting to go into ER nursing. Generally any nurse should be able to work in the ED (as a holding nurse). What makes a superior ER nurse is of course years of experience and a CEN(certified emergency nurse). As well ACLS(advanced cardiac life support), PALS(Peds ACLS), NRP (Neonatal ACLS), and contact hours in ED nursing are an absolute must.