I have worked for the largest EMS department in the country and after 9/11 moved to Florida. Currently working for a local Fire Dept and completing my RN.
Thanks Akula, I agree I should have the ICU experience so my hope is to get a CV-ICU or T-ICU spot at one of the local Level I or II hospitals. Meanwhile I plan on continuing my education and get the certs under my belt. I don't retire from the Fir...
Hello, I am currently in RN school (finals next week!), but have been a Paramedic for over 25 years. I have worked for NYC*EMS/FDNY EMS and now here in Orlando. I am also in the military and have crewed 4-5 times during medevacs in Iraq. I have my...
PM2RN2016 replied to Ecstatic2014's topic in Male Students
So you're having an issue finding a job, are you marketing yourself correctly? How about taking extra classes while looking for work? ACLS, PALS, and a bunch of other courses that can make you marketable. How do you dress for your interviews? are y...
PM2RN2016 replied to binggrad's topic in Male Students
I have a G-shock and it works great. Remember you get what you pay for, so if you go with a cheap watch it will most likely break or lose charge. My G-shock is about 3 years old, I used it in Africa for a year (actually did better than my Suunto), ...
PM2RN2016 replied to RShieldsSN14's topic in Male Students
I totally agree with this, maintain professionalism at all times and keep the flamboyant mannerisms for when you're out with your friends or at home. Ultimately we all want to be respected but you need to respect yourself first so no matter what your...
PM2RN2016 replied to oklamedic2011's topic in Male Students
I agree that assisting your teammate with a lift is important but I emphasise "Help" do not do it yourself, and make sure to use it as a teaching lesson for your "weaker" teammates. Use of body mechanics, adjusting the bed, using tools (sheets, sli...
The monitor is a tool, do not depend on the tool to assess the patient for you. Nothing beats hands on assessment, thus treat the patient and not the monitor...
Hello, this is my first post so excuse me if I don't follow any set guidelines or rules. In regards to this post I feel that with today's shortage it is preposterous that we treat Puerto Rican nurses (and thus American Citizens) as 2nd class nurses,...