Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
1945 Emergency Trauma Nursing
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Emergency trauma nurses rapidly care for patients with serious injuries and life threatening medical conditions. They conduct triage, resuscitation, stabilization, and emergency procedures while coordinating trauma teams.
Core Skills
- emergency patient triage
- trauma assessment
- resuscitation support
- hemorrhage control
- advanced airway support
- emergency medication administration
- rapid clinical decision making
- trauma team coordination
- critical patient transport
Civilian Software & Tools
- Apache Spark
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Epic Systems
- Google Docs
- Henry Schein Dentrix
- Kronos Workforce Timekeeper
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Access
Civilian Career Paths
- Nursing
- Emergency Medicine
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Career Growth
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN)
- Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN)
- CCRN®
Also Common
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider
What the Work Involves
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.
Related Occupations
- Family Medicine Physicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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