What Education and Certification are Required for ED Nurses?
ED nurses typically have a nursing degree (ADN or BSN) and must be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN). Additional certifications that benefit ED nurses include:
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN): A certification that validates expertise in emergency nursing. - Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC): Focuses on trauma care principles. - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS): Essential for managing cardiac emergencies.