To become an Infection Control Nurse, one must have:
- Nursing License: A valid registered nurse (RN) license. - Experience: Clinical experience, often in critical care or infectious diseases. - Certification: Certification in Infection Control (CIC) from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) is highly recommended. - Skills: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to educate and influence others.
