By Willow Grove CPR
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September 30, 2023
Nursing students should be trained in BLS CPR, as they may be called upon to administer these life-saving skills.
BLS CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is a skill that should be learned by all healthcare professionals. It is a skill that should be learned by nursing students who are interested in working in the field of healthcare.
That being said, there are many reasons why BLS training should be included as part of your curriculum as you prepare to become an RN: I feel that nursing students should be trained in CPR, since they may be called upon at any moment to administer BLS skills. This was the case for me on a number of occasions during my time as a student nurse in the ICU and on an ambulance. Being able to perform CPR can save lives, and when someone stops breathing or has no pulse, you must know how to perform it in order to help them!