Trauma Shift: Have You Got What It Takes to Be an ER Nurse?

Find out what skills are needed, what’s in a day’s work, and where emergency nursing can take you. You’ll also learn about the tools and equipment ER nurses use, as well as organizations that send nurses to places all over the world. Between checking a patient’s vital signs, preparing a patient for X-rays, and working closely with doctors to assess an injury, emergency nursing is a fast-paced, life-saving career. The On the Job series lets you go behind the scenes of today’s hottest careers. You’ll discover what it takes to make it and how much fun the work can be!