Care. Travel. Learn. Specialty Certifications for Nurses and travel Nurses
✨Stand Out in the Field: Specialty Certifications for Nurses and Travel Nurses ✨
🌟 The success of a #travelnursing career depends not only on experience but also on the range of certifications that every nurse possesses. While there are basic certificates that meet continuing #nurseeducation requirements and establish your eligibility for nurse vacancies in general, there are also numerous specialty certifications. These certifications can have a significant impact on your salary, the locations where you can work, and the types of medical organizations you can apply to. Think of them as side quests in video games. You can choose to skip them, but the more you complete, the faster you can level up.
Our credentialing and compliance expert, Mariel Cavalie, and our dedicated Compliance and Credentialing team, prepared a list of specialty #certifications for #travelnurses that can enhance your career prospects and earning potential:
⚕️ The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN): An accredited provider of continuing nursing education. They offer a diverse range of educational programs, such as Fetal Heart Monitoring, Neonatal and Perinatal Orientation, and Obstetric Patient Safety. The validity of the certificates depends on the specific course you choose.
⚕️ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): A set of life-saving protocols and skills that go beyond BLS, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. It's the essential next step offered by the AHA after the Basic Life Support course. Certification renewal is required every two years.
⚕️ Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): Teaches healthcare providers how to respond to life-threatening emergencies in pediatric patients. Offered by the AHA, this certification covers resuscitation techniques and vital sign assessment. The Course Completion Card remains valid for two years.
⚕️ Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC): A two-day course focused on trauma patient care, assessment, and team dynamics. Provided by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), successful completion of the course leads to a four-year verification card.
⚕️ Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN): A specialized certification for nurses providing care to critically ill patients. The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) administers the exam. CCRN certification is valid for three years.
⚕️ Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP): An evidence-based approach to newborn care at birth. The up-to-date course and examination are provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics. NRP Provider status remains valid for two years after passing the examination.
❗️Please note that requirements and costs may vary based on location and certification board. Research the specific regulations for the state or country where you plan to work.
🌟 Pro Tip: Research the specific requirements for travel nurse certification in your desired work location to ensure compliance with regulations and make informed decisions about your travel nursing career.
Stay curious, keep learning, and excel in your field! 🎓👩⚕️💪
