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As a ER RN are you required to be ACLS prepared?!?!?

I was required to abtain ACLS w/in one month of hire.

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sorry *obtain*

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Specializes in Trauma, Teaching.

Yep, ACLS, TNCC and either PALS or ENPC. Allowed to get them after hire, but as soon as possible. Classes paid for by hospital, and workshop time paid for taking them.

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Specializes in CT ,ICU,CCU,Tele,ED,Hospice.

acls,pals .tncc encouraged.

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Specializes in emergency.

at the er i worked at it was required to have bls, acls, pals, tncc. before i got burned out with trauma and left they had started recommending emt training for the rn's as well. i also had my cen, enpc, btls, pepp (the last 2 obtained when i took my emt course before they started advocating it). the more certifications the better care you can provide

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Specializes in ER.
at the er i worked at it was required to have bls, acls, pals, tncc. before i got burned out with trauma and left they had started recommending emt training for the rn's as well. i also had my cen, enpc, btls, pepp (the last 2 obtained when i took my emt course before they started advocating it). the more certifications the better care you can provide

We're required to have BLS, ACLS, and TNCC. We're enouraged to have PALS and/or ENPC.

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Specializes in Med/Surge, ER.

We are required to obtain ACLS cert within 6 months of hire, and keep it current.

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Specializes in Peds Cardiology,Peds Neuro,Pedi ER,PICU, IV Jedi.
As a ER RN are you required to be ACLS prepared?!?!?

Not all places require it (*crazy, huh) but as an ER nurse you truly do need it. Remember, to a coding patient the ER is either the first place they come in contact with when they begin a new life - or the last place they see before theirs is over.

vamedic4

ACLS provider for 13+years

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Yes we are.

Why do you ask?

steph

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Specializes in Spinal Cord injuries, Emergency+EMS.

no but are required to have the immediate / interemediate life support qualification - which includes defib rilattion competence and can include advanced airway competence

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Specializes in Emergency.

I can't imagine working in an ED without it.

We are required to have ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and ECRN. TNS and CEN are optional.

I am currently looking into the SANE program.

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Specializes in Flight, ER, Transport, ICU/Critical Care.

I think the 6 month rule is a bad practice.

Most ED's that I have been in - it is an absolute requirement before you start or are allowed off orientation.

I think a well prepared ED nurse should have:

BLS (CPR class, from the AHA or ARC)

ACLS, this is an AHA class

PALS, this is an AHA class, too

NRP, from the AAP - check their website for courses

TNCC, from the ENA

ENPC, also from the ENA

I encourage all ED nurses to be involved in the Emergency Nurse Association (http://www.ena.org) and work toward Board Certification as a CEN, CTRN or CFRN. I think Board Certification is a true indication of a PROFESSIONAL nurse!

Good LUCK!

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