Trauma Nurse
Online research:
Duties
and responsibilities: The most important
responsibility for an emergency nurse is understanding triage, which is a
method of prioritizing injuries based on medical need. An emergency nurse must
have the ability to make quick and accurate assessments about incoming
patients, including both physical and mental health conditions. Other
responsibilities include moving patients, taking blood samples, cleaning and
bandaging wounds, administering medications and maintaining proper supplies of
medical equipment.
Salary: $80,000
to $128,000
Education: In
order to work in the field of a trauma nurse, you must start your venture with
basic nursing training. You must also work to become a licensed registered
nurse. Registered nurses are required to obtain a diploma, associate’s degree,
or bachelor’s degree. Even if you earn a bachelor degree (BSN), it is recommended
that you become certified as a trauma nurse specialist (TNS), or a Certified
Emergency Nurse (CEN). This may be accomplished through the Board of
Certification in Emergency Nursing. The certifications are awarded after you
pass the 16-hour course
Reflection:
Do you think you would like to be one?
Yes i would like to be one in trauma nurse because, is a big responsibility.
