Trauma Nurse

 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.

Time management is crucial in this job. Along with triage, emergency nurses must quickly ascertain the following information from incoming patients:

·         Identify the medical problem

·         Document medical history

·         Check for any allergies and current medications

·         Obtain height, weight, body temperature, heart rate and blood pressure

·         Salary:  $60,000 to $70,000 per year

·         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. However, if you want to become a trauma nurse, it is required that you earn a bachelor degree.

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·         I would like to be a trauma nurse because I want to know what the ER brings to the table.