Burn Care Nurse
Burn Care Nurses are registered nurses who provide care to patients placed in the intensive care or burn unit. They offer support, remedy and crucial care to their clients. They cooperate with other nurses, physical therapists, doctors, respiratory therapists and patient with his or her family for proper recovery.
People who have experienced injuries caused by overexposure to electricity, chemicals, contact with fire and scalds are treated and cared for by Burn Care Nurses. The profession also calls for the education of the patients’ families regarding the treatment of burns, communities and the general public about the hazards of burns and its prevention.
Individuals who aspire to become burn care nurses are obliged to complete a formal nursing program that is duly approved by a hospital (diploma as proof), community college (Associate Degree in Nursing) or a four-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from an academic institution and then qualify for the NCLEX-RN national licensing exam to become a duly registered nurse. Some hospitals and medical institutions require for one to have the necessary experience before working in the burn unit, though.
Registered Nurses may also take up a Master in Nursing that specializes in Burns and Emergency Trauma or Critical Care for them to have an edge over other applicants who want to become Burn Care Nurses in the Burn or Intensive Care Units of desired hospitals.
The average annual pay for burn care nurses ranges from $55,000 to $60,000 while starting salaries for the profession is within the $30,000 to $45,000 range.
