PALS - pediatric Advanced Life Support...Do you have it available to you?

Jamuhh · Oct 28, 2014

I am not req'd to take PALS, but I did ACLS in school. Similar in format, I think. The class portion was easier. Is there an online portion?

mluvsgnc · Oct 28, 2014

I'm ACLS certified, not PALS, but in general with these types of classes, they WANT you to pass, so rest easy knowing that. Also, there are plenty of online practice tests and resources, such as this one: Free ACLS & PALS Practice Test - ACLS/PALS Pretest

And I always go through the AHA for my certifications- they're reputable and have classes/locations all over the US.

BabyNurse14 · Oct 28, 2014

I have both ACLS & PALS. If you have a good foundation is BLS then you should be fine. I had great teachers through AHA and focused on big concepts and the main principles you will use when employing PALS.

Jamuhh · Oct 29, 2014

My thoughts exactly, mluvsgnc

tamu07 · Oct 29, 2014

I just got my PALS certification last week. I was so nervous about it, but in the 2 day class I took they prepared us well. The first day we basically learned everything, and then the 2nd morning we put it all together and tested. Like someone else said, they really want you to pass, so I wouldn't worry too much. Just remember the format the teach you to go through- (your initial CBC, then your 1st assessment of ABCDE, then your SAMPLE) you'll be just fine.

~PedsRN~, BSN, RN · Oct 30, 2014

What tamu said, I am required to have PALS for my job (acute care inpatient) - and it really wasn't that bad. :) But I will tell you I felt the same way during my initial class! Good luck, you'll do fine.