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How To Get ACLS and BLS Certified

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.

Millennials and the Nursing Profession

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.

How Do You Get Into Nursing School?

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.

What is the American Heart Association BLS?

Medical professionals must keep updated on current techniques for saving lives. The science behind the techniques sometimes changes as we learn more about how to keep patients alive and as we develop new technologies.

How Hard is EMT Training?

Emergency Medical Technicians work in ambulances to provide prehospital care to patients in the field. Before you can get a job as an EMT, you have to complete the required training and pass the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) exam.