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For Emergency Medical Professionals and Registered Nurses, getting additional certifications in BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) from the American Heart Association supplements your education and prepares you to handle a cardiac emergency.
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Many Millennials are now in their mid-20s and early 30s. They grew up during the Great Recession and remember when jobs were scarce and wages were stagnant. Maybe this is why Millennials are so attracted to the nursing profession.
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Once you have decided to become a nurse, the next step is to apply to a nursing school. Nursing schools have specific requirements for enrollment, and it is a good idea to be prepared for all of them prior to applying to the program.
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Night nurses work the overnight shift at the hospital. They may come in as early as 8:00 PM the night before and work until 7:00 AM the next day.
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Fire companies work to eliminate fires and ensure fire safety for their communities. A department relies on each member of the fire service team to get the job done. Without everyone on board, the fire company will not be as effective.
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As technology progresses, the techniques used in Emergency Medical Services advance along with it. Drones are being used to rescue patients from accidents or bring vital supplies to remote areas.
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We take for granted that we can dial 9-1-1 and reach an emergency dispatch. People from 50 years ago did not have that luxury.
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The year 2018 holds promise for aspiring nurses. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nurses remain a high-demand career with plenty of growth potential.
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When people call in for emergencies, they are not always able to tell the 911 operator their location.
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