The Top 5 Advanced Nursing Certifications
Nursing certifications are an extension of the multi-layered path of nursing education.
Basic nurse s
certifications have to do with the level of college you have completed and the state certification you
are...
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The Top 5 Advanced Nursing Certifications
Nursing certifications are an extension of the multi-layered path of nursing education.
Basic nurse s
certifications have to do with the level of college you have completed and the state certification you
are assigned.
LVN or LPN (Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse) are typically a 2year degree program.
RN s can have either an Associates or a Bachelor s (BSN-RN) degree.
From
there a MSN (Masters of Science in Nursing) also opens doors.
However, once your school is
finished, there are a number of advanced certifications nurses can achieve that will help them go
farther in their profession.
Here are the top five.
CCRN - Critical Care Registered Nurse
This certification can be earned through classes and tests given by most major hospitals.
The class
takes about a semester and covers everything from recognizing drug reactions to advanced cardio
care techniques.
A CCRN is certified to work in telemetry, intensive care and
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