Specialty Requirements
- Degree
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science {Some Hospitals may hire you under the condition that you will get your Bachelor of Science in Nursing within a designated amount of time.}
- Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Can be obtained after start date at the expense of the employer.
Characteristics
- Empathetic
- Compassionate
- Physical and Mental Endurance
- Critical thinking skills
- Observant
- Time-management
- Quick Learner
- Organizational skills
- Good communication skills
- Independent but also a good team player
- Prioritization
- Multi-tasking
- Resilience
A Day in the Life
- Three, 12 hour shifts in a hospital care setting.