[mom2three]

Forgive my lack of knowledge... I am wondering how an RN adds the EMT to their credentials... must they go to a separate EMT school, or can you evolve into one by working the ER or other Critical Care??

My long-term goal is to be a Flight/Transport Nurse, and that is one of the credentials you must have.

Any info. is great! THANKS.

[mommatrauma]

My PHRN course required me to take the EMT practical, but not their written test. I function as an ALS provider, so being an EMT would be irrelavant.

[cardiacRN2006]

Originally Posted by mom2three

Forgive my lack of knowledge... I am wondering how an RN adds the EMT to their credentials... must they go to a separate EMT school, or can you evolve into one by working the ER or other Critical Care??

My long-term goal is to be a Flight/Transport Nurse, and that is one of the credentials you must have.

Any info. is great! THANKS.

If they are requiring you to be an EMT then you have to take the EMT course (at least in my state). It is one semester. When I took my EMT class 10 yrs ago, there were a couple of really bored nurses in my class. If you are already a nurse, it will be a breeze. It is a really good class for pre-nursing students to take while they wait to get into the nursing programs, though. Teaches you how to do a quick assessment, how to interact with people, etc...

[RoxanRN2003]

Originally Posted by mom2three

Forgive my lack of knowledge... I am wondering how an RN adds the EMT to their credentials... must they go to a separate EMT school, or can you evolve into one by working the ER or other Critical Care??

My long-term goal is to be a Flight/Transport Nurse, and that is one of the credentials you must have.

Any info. is great! THANKS.

Actually, the credential you most want to have as a flight nurse is EMT-P (EMT-B means very little to flight services). There are some RN-to-EMT-P bridge programs out there. You might want to check into one in your area.

Other certifications which are a must with some services include ACLS, PALS, NRP, and BTLS/PHTLS/TNCC. CFRN, CCEMT-P and CCRN/CEN and any other alphabet you care to add would be very beneficial.

Roxan
EMICT, RN

[Aneroo]

I had my EMT before I became went thru nursing school, but I am an EMT-B. As stated before, this doesn't mean much for flight nursing. Our flight folks are either RN's or RN-EMT-P. Medics need almost another two years of schooling, depening on if your state has a cross-over class (ours does nto). -Andrea

[mom2three]

Thanks so much for all the great advice and information! What a great forum... thanks!