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Toxicology |
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What is a Toxicology Nurse? |
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Toxicology Nurse or Poison Control Nurse |
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Job Description |
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Toxicology Nurses / Poison Control Nurses work in poison control
centers providing phone triage to patients who may have ingested poison.
Toxicology Nurses provide many types of
services, such as:
• Gathers available information regarding the possible poisonous material, such as the type and quantity of the material consumed.
• Obtains information about the individual that has consumed the material, such as age, height, weight, and general health.
• Assimilates this information, makes diagnostic decisions, and recommends
treatment.
• Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Job Qualifications |
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Most poison control centers will train their nurses on how to manage poison exposure situations. The training varies from state to state. In some states training last 3 months, while in others it can last up to one year.
Subjects taught in training include various diseases, pharmacology, toxicology of drugs and household products, handling of frantic callers and suicidal patients.
A nursing background in emergency room nursing or intensive care
nursing is most welcomed in this field. |
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Certifications |
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CSPI certification
(Certified Specialists in
Poison Information) |
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The CSPI must undergo recertification by reexamination every 7 years. |
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AAPCC: The national agency which certifies
poison centers based on standardized criteria and administers a certification
examination for the "Specialists in Poison Information" who work in these
centers. |
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Associations |
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American Association of Poison Control Centers: The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) is a non-profit, national organization founded in 1958. AAPCC
represents the poison control centers of the United States and the interests of
poison prevention and treatment of poisoning. |
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**Find a Poison Control Center in your State |
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HRSA Poison Control Program:
In addition to authorizing financial assistance to Poison Control Centers ,
Public Law 108-194 authorizes funding for a single, national toll-free number
(1-800-222-1222) to ensure universal access to Poison Control Centers services.
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Specialized Information Services (SIS) :
The Specialized Information Services (SIS) Division of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) is responsible for information resources and services in toxicology, environmental health, chemistry, HIV/AIDS, and specialized topics in minority health.
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Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR): The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), based in Atlanta, Georgia, is a federal public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ATSDR serves the public by using the best science, taking responsive public health actions, and providing trusted health information to prevent harmful exposures and diseases related to toxic substances. |
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American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT):
The American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT) was established in 1968 as a not-for-profit multi-disciplinary organization uniting scientists and clinicians in the advancement of research, education, prevention and treatment of diseases caused by chemicals, drugs and toxins.
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Job Search |
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Toxicology Nurse Jobs/Employment:
Listing of Toxicology Nurse jobs
available in all 50
states. Excellent job resource. |
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Publications |
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Journal of Medical Toxicology:
The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) is a professional, nonprofit
association of physicians with recognized expertise in medical toxicology.
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Online Degree Programs |
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If you would like to advance your nursing career, accredited
online degree programs available.
RN to PhD,
RN to MSN,
RN to BSN or
LPN to ASN or BSN degree.
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Nursing Degrees
Online: List of Top Rate Accredited Schools that provide Nursing &
Healthcare Degrees & certificates. |
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| Nursing Resources |
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Nursing CEUs or Continuing Ed Courses |
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Nursing
College Admission Essays |
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Professional Resumes for Nurses |
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Scrubs & Uniforms |
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Books & Nursing Journals |
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Nursing
Poetry / Nursing Poems |
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Nursing Watches /
Nursing Gift Watches |
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National Dates |
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No specific day or week for
this specialty. |
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May 6-12 National Nurses Week |
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Nurse Gifts |
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Nursing Gifts:
Nursewing Gift Shop: Greeting cards and gifts designed to pay tribute to the
hard work of Nurses and commend them for a job well done. Buy all occasion gifts
for Nurses: nursing mugs, tee shirts, tote bags, teddy bears, nursing stickers,
mousepads. |
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Nurse Poetry |
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Nursing Poems:
List of Nursing Poetry |
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