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Depends on what hospital you work in. Most places prefer an RN/BSN, and some sort of critical care experience...but there are definately plenty of hospitals that take new grads in the ER. I would suggest doing a little research about ER's in your area. CPR, ACLS, PALS and some form of trauma class are usually required within one year of being hired if not on your hire date.
https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75303
This thread has alot of advice on education /preceptoring etc
Good luck
Anne
With the shortage of nurses the past days of years of hospital exp. before moving into speciality areas. Now all these areas are begging for nurses. That leaves the door open for nurses who dont have what it takes for these areas.
The main aspect one needs to work in the ER is the ability to work as a team player, as well as working as an individual. Its different from floor work different from critical care areas as well as ob and med/surg. Its actually the combination of all the areas on a short term basis. The ability to communicate well with MD's and co-workers is a must. The ability to be flexible and to not be closed minded with the attitude of "thats not what they taught us in school" Some times book smarts is not always enough.
This is not all the answers but just some of the ones that I have come across in my 11yrs of hospital work
do you know of any facility that offers training and certification for bls, acls, pals?
Most facilities that hire you on will train you in what you need, ACLS, PALS, CPR, and will pay to send you off for training in other specialties, like TNCC, CEN, etc. It only makes a better, more competent ED to have highly trained nurses.
whiteri
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what do i need to work in the emergency room?? what quals???