Triage Nursing
There are two categories of triage nurses and both are equally important and in demand. One category of triage nurse evaluates patients face-to-face in emergency ward or medical clinics and the other is responsible with telephone conversation with the patients and their issues.
An esteemed assessment and critical thinking capability is mandatory for both categories of triage nurse as the 
patients they deal with are often in life threatening circumstances.
Educational Requirements of a Triage Nurses
Most of the triage nurses are Registered Nurses (RN) or LVN/LPN. An Associate Degree holder can become a triage nurse too. You can pursue Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) which is an advanced 4 year course and paves the way for becoming a triage nurse.
The exam held by the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) is mandatory for all Registered Nurses (RN) to obtain a license.
There are various certification courses provided by The American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) which may be pursued for additional advantage although it is always not essential criteria for triage nurse. These certification courses may be very informative and useful for telephonic triage nurse.
Working experience of a nurse is considered an added advantage for triage nurses and helps them tremendously in the long run. The triage nurses for both categories require good communication and critical thinking skills to interact with the patients.
Salary of a Triage Nurse
Triage nurses are often employed by hospitals and health care centers and based on their work avenue, working experience and educational qualification their salary may drastically vary.
The initial pay that a triage nurse is entitled to is approximately $15,000 annually and a well qualified and experienced nurse can fetch on an average $40,000-50,000 per year.