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ACLS Certification, is it optional, if I already have BLS & AED Certificate?

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Hello everyone, I am a new RN. I need advice, is ACLS mandatory prior Nurse Residency Program? I have BLS and AED already. Do all hospitals require ACLS even though you already have BLS and AED certificate?   or it is optional?

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It depends on where you work. If you work Med/Surg, usually all that is required is BLS.   ACLS is generally required of ICU's, PACU's, ER's,.  Our hospital doesn't even require ACLS to work a med/surg tele unit.  Most places give new employees at least 6 months to get ACLS.

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Yup, check with the department you're interviewing with. 


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