- Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing
- Current licensure as practical nurse in Missouri (Graduate nurse must obtain licensure within 3 months of graduation) - IV certification required
- Maintains basic life support validation
- Successful implementation of nursing knowledge/process
- Demonstrates skill in area of specialty
- ACLS within six (6) months for ER, OR, Women's Care, Medical Telemetry, Step Down, Cath Lab, & ICU/CVICU