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Emergency Nurses

Education and Training Requirements

High School

Take as many science (especially biology and human anatomy), mathematics, psychology, computer science, and health classes as you can in high school. Other recommended courses include computer science, English, and speech.

Postsecondary Training

Emergency nurses must be registered nurses. There are three basic kinds of training programs that you may choose from to become a registered nurse: associate's degree, diploma, and bachelor's degree. Entry-level requirements to become an emergency nurse depend on the state, the institution, its size, who it serves, and the availability of nurses in that specialty and geographical region. Usually aspiring emergency nurses must have some nursing experience before entering the emergency-nursing field.

Other Education or Training

The Emergency Nurses Association offers continuing education classes, seminars, and workshops, both online and at its conferences. A variety of courses are offered via its ENA University platform, which includes its own mobile app. The Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association also provides continuing education. Contact these organizations for more information.

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