Can i be an ER nurse right out of nursing school? (this is part of my other question i have posted as well)?

Ill be done with nursing school in about 18 months, and i was not sure if i can be hired to work in the ED right out of school or will I need to work the floor for a while before i can apply to the ED? Thanks

Yes! However, it does depend on what facility you work in. My advice is to get a job as a nursing student in the ER as a tech until you make the transition into the RN role. Plan on getting your ACLS, PALS, NRPor NALS certs along with your basic CPR as the patients who come to ER often require more advanced life support. It will be a huge help getting the position.

You can go straight out of school to the ER. It is nice to have some experience before working there but not a necessity. I started working in a critical care dept right out of nursing school and done fine. Good luck with school
Linda

Yes you can--at most ER's.

A few years ago most ED's wouldn't hire new grads, and they required a minimum 2 years experience.

The nursing shortage has made most ED's relax that requirement, and they frequently do hire new grads now.

Hopefully, you can do an elective in the ED you want to work in, so they can size you up, and you can get a feel for the place.