All nurses hired after January 2010 must receive their BSN within 5 years of the date of hire.
A MSN or DNP are not required but supersede the requirement for the BSN.
Membership in professional organizations is desirable.
ACLS is required within 6 months of hire in step-down and ICU areas.
Certification in area of clinical specialty is expected within five years of eligibility.
The following are strongly encouraged:
b. Certification specific to work area of professional practice when eligible.