Do Chicago Nurses and Healthcare Workers Need BLS or CPR Certification?

Participant performing chest compressions on a fully clothed infant CPR manikin beside a laptop at a Citywide CPR training station in Hyde Park, Chicago.

If you are a nurse, nursing student or other healthcare professional in Chicago, the first question is not simply whether you need “CPR certification.” You need to determine which certification your employer, hospital, school, clinical program or other organization actually requires. For many healthcare roles, the requested credential may be American Heart Association BLS rather … Read more

How to Set Up BLS Certification Training for Nursing Staff

Healthcare employees participating in CPR certification training with professional training equipment.

How to Set Up BLS Certification Training for Nursing Staff Coordinating BLS certification for an entire nursing team can be more complicated than simply finding a class. Nursing managers, clinical leaders, practice managers, and healthcare administrators may need to coordinate different expiration dates, shifts, staffing levels, and certification requirements without taking an entire team away … Read more

What CPR Certification Do Nurses Need? BLS, ACLS & PALS Explained

Nurse completing hands-on CPR skills during an American Heart Association training session at Citywide CPR.

What CPR certification do nurses need? For many nursing positions, the starting requirement is American Heart Association BLS Certification, but some nurses may also need ACLS, PALS, or both depending on their employer, department, patient population, and clinical responsibilities. There is no single certification combination that applies to every nurse. A nurse working in an … Read more