Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Course Director: Ruthie Clearwater, CFRN, CEN, CCRN, TCRN, CTRN
This course prepares students with the knowledge, critical thinking skills and hands-on training needed to provide high-quality, trauma nursing care. After completing this course, students will be able to properly assess and implement evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes for trauma patients.
Class Cost
$395
Please email training@nursementor.net for any questions about our class costs. We offer discounts to active military members and veterans.
Important Information
What is taught in the Trauma Nursing Core Course?
This course, taught by qualified emergency nurses, prepares you with the knowledge, critical thinking skills and hands-on training needed to provide high-quality, trauma nursing care. After completing this course, you will be able to properly assess and implement evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes for your patients.
Here’s a glimpse into what you’ll learn:
The latest trauma nursing practice recommendations
Systematic assessment and application of care
Rapid identification of life-threatening injuries
Student Materials
The emergency nurses association requires that each student have a provider manual. Manuals cannot be shared during the course. It will be sent to you after you register.
The latest edition of the TNCC Trauma Nursing Core Course Provider Manual includes evidence-based content developed by trauma emergency experts. The 24-chapter, comprehensive manual is a compilation of current trauma nursing standards and a valuable resource for future reference.
Course Completion Certificate & Card
Students who pass both written and hands-on skills will receive a completion card that is valid for 4 years.
18.3 contact hours of contact nursing education (CNE) will be awarded upon successful completion.
Course Format
A variety of learning methodologies are included to cater to every learning style, including:
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Textbook
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Online modules
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Live simulation
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Instructor-led classroom discussions and skill stations
Online learning: Online modules with links to additional information are provided prior to the course date to let you learn at your own pace, apply what you learn and receive immediate feedback, and refer back to information at any time. The modules are a complete case study process — taking you through an entire sequence of care.
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Live simulation: TNCC includes hands-on training using both an individual and team approach. Trauma nursing process psychomotor skills stations offer you the opportunity to practice trauma patient assessments and interventions in a controlled environment.
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Instructor-led classroom discussions and skill stations: TNCC is a one and a half-day intensive course taught by expert instructors.
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TNCC Fast Track course option now available! TNCC Fast Track is an abbreviated version of the TNCC, 8th Edition, course. It was developed for nurses who need to renew their TNCC verification card and are more comfortable with independent study. These students will attend a portion of the didactic instruction and take the same skill station and online exam assessment required for course completion. A four-year verification card is awarded upon successful course completion.
Registration
Advanced registration is requested no later than 14 days prior to the first day of the course. Early registration is advised to allow time to receive pre- course materials. In order to achieve maximum success in all courses, pre-course preparation is essential.
Classes fill up quickly and will close when the maximum enrollment is reached.
Class Length
Full Course: 1.5 day
Fast Track: 0.5 day
Refunds, Cancellations, and Rescheduling
Due to the limited number of seats, refunds will not be given except in emergencies with documentation. You may reschedule but will only be added as a registrant if there are still seats available 10 days prior to the next scheduled course.