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For Registered Nurses (RN)

Botox Training for Registered Nurses (RN)

Transform your nursing career with hands-on Botox training. Learn aesthetic injection techniques from board-certified faculty and qualify for rewarding positions at medical spas, dermatology practices, and aesthetic clinics.

1 Day
Course Duration
8.0
CE Credits
$1,299
Starting Price
ACCME
Accredited
Botox Training

Why Registered Nurses Are Choosing Aesthetic Nursing

Your RN training provides an excellent foundation for aesthetic procedures. Botox certification opens doors to a specialty with better hours, higher pay, and deeply satisfying patient relationships.

  • Career Transformation: Move from hospital nursing to aesthetic nursing—a specialty with regular hours, no nights, and elective patients who are excited to see you.
  • Higher Earning Potential: Aesthetic RNs often earn more than bedside nurses, with many positions offering hourly rates plus tips or commissions.
  • Better Work-Life Balance: No more 12-hour shifts, weekends, or holidays. Medical spas typically operate business hours Monday through Friday.
  • Immediate Results: See the impact of your work immediately. Patients leave happy and return regularly, building lasting relationships.
  • Growing Demand: The aesthetic industry is booming, and trained RN injectors are in short supply at medical spas and dermatology practices.
Course Curriculum

What Registered Nurses Learn in Botox Training

A comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare RNs for successful aesthetic nursing careers.

Facial Anatomy & Musculature

Master the facial muscle groups targeted by Botox including frontalis, corrugator, procerus, and orbicularis oculi. Understand safe injection depths and danger zones.

Injection Techniques

Learn precise injection protocols for glabellar lines, forehead wrinkles, crow's feet under expert faculty supervision with live patient practice.

5+ Treatment Areas

Safety & Complications

Recognize and respond to adverse events. Learn when to escalate to your supervising physician.

Patient Assessment

Develop consultation skills within your RN scope. Learn to gather history, assess contraindications, and document properly.

Protocols & Documentation

Understand standing orders, documentation requirements, and how to work within physician protocols effectively.

Career Development

Job placement resources, building your aesthetic nursing resume, and understanding compensation in this specialty.

For Registered Nurses

Botox Scope of Practice for Registered Nurses (RN)

Understanding your practice requirements and supervision needs as an RN.

Career Opportunities

Medical spas, dermatology practices, plastic surgery offices, and wellness centers hire trained aesthetic RNs.

$80K+ aesthetic RN potential

Where Permitted

  • Glabellar lines (frown lines)
  • Horizontal forehead lines
  • Crow's feet (lateral canthal)
  • Per supervising physician protocols

Supervision Requirements

RNs require physician supervision for Botox. Medical spas and aesthetic practices typically provide the supervising physician and standing orders you'll work under.

Consider Advanced Degrees

Many aesthetic RNs pursue NP or PA degrees for greater autonomy. Botox training now positions you for future advancement while earning today.

Demand for Aesthetic Nurses

In states that allow RN injectors, trained aesthetic nurses are highly sought after. Your nursing foundation—patient care, sterile technique, complication recognition—translates perfectly to aesthetics. Many employers prefer RNs for their clinical skills and professionalism.

Escape Bedside Burnout

Aesthetic nursing offers an exit from the demands of hospital nursing. Trade 12-hour shifts and holiday rotations for regular business hours, grateful patients, and visible results. Many nurses describe aesthetic work as "nursing as it should be"—caring for patients without the stress of acute care settings.

Important: Verify Your State Regulations

RN scope of practice for Botox varies significantly by state. Before registering, please verify with your state nursing board that RNs can administer neurotoxins under physician supervision in your state. Our enrollment team can also help you understand the regulations in your area. Call 888.998.1297 to discuss your specific situation.

Course Calendar

Botox Training Course Dates for Registered Nurses (RN)

Browse upcoming Botox training courses. All courses include hands-on training with live patients.

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Alexandria, VA

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Anaheim, CA

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Atlanta, GA

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Austin, TX

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Berkeley, CA

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Boston, MA

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Charleston, SC

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Charlotte, NC

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Chicago, IL

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Dallas, TX

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Denver, CO

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Detroit, MI

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Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Houston, TX

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Kansas City, MO

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Las Vegas, NV

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Long Island, NY

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Los Angeles, CA

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Miami / Miami Beach, FL

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Minneapolis, MN

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Naples, FL

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Nashville, TN

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New York City, NY

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Newark, NJ

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Orange County, CA

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Orlando, FL

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Philadelphia, PA

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Puerto Rico

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San Francisco, CA

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FAQ

Botox Training FAQ for Registered Nurses

Common questions about Botox training for registered nurses.

In many states, yes—RNs can perform Botox injections under physician supervision with appropriate training and standing orders. However, some states restrict injectable procedures to advanced practice providers (NPs, PAs) or physicians only. Regulations vary significantly, so you must verify with your state nursing board before pursuing aesthetic nursing. Our enrollment team can help you understand your state's requirements.
In states that allow RN injectors, physician supervision is required. This typically means working under standing orders or protocols from a supervising physician who is available for consultation. The physician doesn't necessarily need to be on-site for every procedure (depending on state law), but must provide oversight, review charts, and be available for questions or complications.
Aesthetic RNs typically earn $70,000-$100,000+ annually, often exceeding bedside nursing salaries. Many positions offer hourly rates plus tips or commissions on products and procedures. Combined with better hours (no nights, weekends optional), aesthetic nursing often provides higher effective compensation while improving quality of life.
If your state restricts injectable procedures to advanced practice providers, you have options: Consider pursuing NP or PA certification—many aesthetic RNs advance their degrees for greater scope and independence. Alternatively, you can still work in aesthetic practices performing other services like laser treatments, chemical peels, and patient consultations while supporting injectors.
No prior aesthetic experience is required for our Botox training. Your RN education provides the clinical foundation—patient assessment, sterile technique, documentation, and complication recognition—that transfers directly to aesthetics. We teach you the specific anatomy, injection techniques, and aesthetic principles you need.
AAOPM provides job placement resources connecting graduates with employers seeking trained injectors. You can also search medical spa job boards, contact dermatology practices and plastic surgery offices directly, and network through our community. Many employers specifically seek RNs for their strong clinical skills and patient care abilities.

Ready to Start Your Aesthetic Nursing Career?

Join registered nurses who have transformed their careers with AAOPM Botox training. Register today or speak with our team about your state's requirements.

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