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    Poison information specialist

    A poison information specialist is a further specialized toxicology nurse, trained to help people who have accidently ingested poison or are looking for information on poison.
    Required education
    ADN or BSN
    Average annual salary
    $67,000
    ZipRecruiter (Jan/ 2026)
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    Varied
    Take on different tasks, patients, and situations every day.
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    Out-of-hospital
    Treat patients in their homes, during travel, or other non-hospital environments.
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    Fast-paced
    React and make decisions quickly in demanding conditions.
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    Patient-facing
    Work hands-on, directly with patients.
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    Independent
    Work on your own or even start your own practice, in some states.

    What you’ll do as a poison information specialist

    You’ll typically work alongside pediatricians in a hospital or outpatient facility, but you could even run your own practice.

    Assistance

    You’ll provide phone, video and one-on-one assistance to patients, and parents of children who have ingested toxic substances.

    Counsel

    You’ll provide patients and families with emotional support.

    Education

    You’ll teach poisoning prevention and treatment at schools and businesses.
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    Where you’ll work as a poison information specialist

    Poison information specialists work in a variety of settings, including:
    • Businesses
    • Poison control centers
    • Schools

    How to become a poison information specialist

    Get an Associate’s Degrees in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

    Take elective courses in pharmacology or poison control.

    Pass the NCLEX-RN.

    The National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) is the all-important step between graduating from nursing school and becoming a nurse. It’s a standardized test, set by the Board of Nursing in each state, that makes sure you have the knowledge and skills you need to work in the field of nursing.

    Work as a Registered Nurse, gaining experience in an emergency room or toxicology unit.

    Get your Poison Information Specialist Certification through the American Association of Poison Control Centers.

    You’re ready to work as a poison information specialist!

    Poison information specialist career resources

    Become a member of a poison information specialist organization to find career opportunities, learn from your colleagues, and support the profession.
    America’s Poison Centers

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