Role Of An ER Nurse In A Medical Facility

Whenever there is an emergency, a patient is brought to the emergency room to provide immediate medical assistance by doctors and nursing staff. There are times when medical facilities face shortage and non-availability of emergency nursing staff to meet the needs of emergency. This opens up the doors of opportunity for new nurse graduates as well as nursing professionals to pursue a career of an ER Nurse. Let us see what it takes to make a career in this field of profession - 

Job Duties of Emergency Nurse

The primary role of an ER practitioner is quick and accurate assessment of incoming patients based on medical need. Additionally their main role includes:

• Identifying the medical problem
• Check basics like height, weight, body temperature and blood pressure
• Document medical history
• Give medication under doctor’s supervision
• Taking specimens
• Cleaning & Bandaging wounds
• Administering medications
• Maintaining supplies of medical equipment
• Provide psychological support to patient and their family members

Required Qualification

To become an emergency room nurse practitioner, a candidate first need to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, then obtain the RN license, and then gain some experience as an RN in an acute care setting. Next step is to pursue a master’s degree or a postgraduate certificate program that specializes in acute care or emergency nursing. INSCOL offers one year Postgraduate Certificate for Internationally Educated Nurses in Acute Complex Care from Georgian College, Barrie, Ontario.

Job Options

Emergency nurses can work in wide variety of medical facilities such as emergency departments of hospitals, physician’s office and emergency care centers besides they can also be employed in specialty areas like cruise ships, sports arenas, or emergency transport vehicles like ambulance. 

Working in an ER department is challenging and tiring, as nurses need to be on their toes most of the time and hardly get time for themselves. However, if you are truly passionate about this specialty you will gradually adapt to the fast-paced environment.

To know more about Acute Complex Care Program offered by INSCOL, please visit http://www.inscol.com/canada/academic-courses/acute-complex-care-post-graduate-program-for-internationally-educated-nurses/

Become an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Canada!!!

The acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP) provide specialized care to seriously ill patients with critical needs to prevent any further complications. The role of acute care nurses came into existence to offload the workload of physicians in the acute care settings. The main role of acute care nurse practitioner is to provide continuity of care to critically ill patients with an intent to stabilize their condition thus resulting in improved patient outcome.

Educational Requirements

To become an acute care nurse practitioner, a candidate first needs to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and then obtain their RN license and then gain some experience as an RN in an acute care setting. Next step is to pursue a master’s degree or a post graduate certificate program that specializes in acute care and has minimum 2 to 3 years of duration.

Key Responsibilities of an Acute Care Nurse

• Conduct Physical examinations
• Order lab tests & diagnostic tests as per the requirement and analyze results
• Prescribe medication and therapies with consultation of physician
• Give treatments to stabilize patient’s conditions
• Assess and diagnose acute medical conditions such as Trauma

Career Opportunities and Salary Trend

After successfully completing this course, nurses with acute care specialization can work in a variety of healthcare settings such as:

• Hospitals  
• ICU
• Sub-acute care units
• Trauma units, emergency care 
• Public health centers 
• Operating rooms
• Specialty Labs

Salary

As per the reports by BLS, The average salary of an Acute Care Nurse is $68,910 and can go up to $ 96,320. However, salary may vary depending upon the level of education, location, experience and industry. As per the survey, job satisfaction level is reported as high by majority of workers.

INSCOL in collaboration with Georgian College offers Acute Complex Care Post Graduate Program in Georgian College, Canada. This program is specifically designed for Internationally Educated Nurses to update their skills and develop their expertise in caring for patient’s presenting with acute complex pathologies. Georgian is one of the finest college of Canada, follows a teaching approach that focusses on application & assessment of advanced theories and practice in acute primary care. 

More information about this course can be found at -

http://www.canada.inscolacademy.com/courses/acute-complex-care-program-for-ien/