Emergency Room Nurse -Top Skills and Qualifications Needed

Becoming an Emergency Room nurse takes time and dedication, and the first step is to get credentialed as a Registered Nurse.

Many potential ER nurses are asking this question: “How do I become an ER nurse?” Becoming an Emergency Room nurse starts in the classroom. You must complete a BSN-level accredited nursing program. Next, it’s time to take the NCLEX-RN exam.

Once you pass the NCLEX, then you can apply for your RN license in your state. After you’ve completed those tasks, you will need to get some experience in a clinical setting.

Most emergency room nurse jobs will require some experience in another area before starting in the ER. You could, for example, log some hours on a med surg floor to get some clinical experience. Some emergency room ER nurse certifications are the next item to consider.

Minimum Certifications for ER Travel Nursing

Minimum certifications for Emergency Room Nurses are Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Additional certifications can be a great opportunity to advance your career.

You’re boosting your own knowledge, plus you’re showing your colleagues and your patients how much you care about staying on top of your game.

Plus, your employer may require it. Depending on the hospital and medical facility, they may require an emergency room nurse to have additional certifications.

The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN)® is an organization that offers additional supplementary professional certifications for nurses in the emergency room setting.

These certifications have been shown to increase an ER nurse salary in some cases.

The BCEN offers the following certifications for ER nurses

• --Certified Emergency Nurse
• --Certified Flight Registered Nurse
• --Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse
• --Certified Transport Registered Nurse
• --Trauma Certified Registered Nurse

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