The Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) is an 18-hour course that has been developed and designed by the Emergency Nurses Association. It provides core-level nursing education based on emergency nursing practices in the United States.
TNCC is open to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physician assistants, and paramedics. However, only RNs may participate in the testing portion of the course and receive verification.
In TNCC, you will learn how to:
- Rapidly identify life-threatening injuries
- Conduct a comprehensive patient assessment
- Develop and implement enhanced intervention strategies for improved patient outcomes
Course Description
The goals of TNCC are to improve patient care in the emergency setting by increasing emergency nurse skills and confidence.
The course includes:
- Two-day intensive course taught by expert instructors. The faculty to student ratio is approximately 1 faculty per 4 participants.
- Hands-on training using both a team and individual approach. There are three psychomotor skill stations — airway and ventilation, trauma interventions, and trauma nursing process — which provide you with the opportunity to practice initial assessments in real life situations, while in a risk-free setting.
- Five online learning modules, including links to additional information. These allow you to go at your own pace, apply what you’ve learned, receive immediate feedback, and access the information at any time in the future.
- TNCC Trauma Nursing Core Course Provider Manual, which provides you with evidence-based content about current trauma nursing standards, developed by trauma emergency experts.
The TNCC Course Director is Kylie Scallon, BAN, RN, CPN, CPEN, TCRN.
Completion & Certification
If you are a RN, you can qualify for a provider verification card by earning 80% or higher on the multiple-choice exam, and 70% or higher on skill station evaluation.
Other healthcare professionals may attend the course and receive continuing education credit (14.5 credit hours).
Location
Trauma Nursing Core Course is held at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center:
Indian Hills North
8401 West Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE
Cost
Children’s employees: Free
Non-employees: $350
Payment can be made by debit card or credit card only.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel more than 30 days before the course, you will receive a full refund. No refunds will be given within 30 days prior to the course.
Course Dates & Registration
2023 Course Dates
February 5-6, 2023
May 1-2, 2023
October 2-3, 2023
Course Times
Day 1: 8:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Day 2: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Registration
Visit our Continuing Education page to register for TNCC.
Select Continuing Education; Then select “Live Online Activities” to view available courses.
Contact
For more information about TNCC, email [email protected]