FLTRN70

FLTRN70 specializes in HEMS (SICU,CICU,BICU,MICU,ER,Trauma).

Latest Activity

1. Military vs Civilian

   FLTRN70 replied to 504 medic's topic in Flight

   Hi.. I can appreciate your question and I can unequivocally refute that claim.. As civilian EMS flight crew we are not only encouraged but required to share the responsibility for safety in ALL flight operations.. We have both standardized systems ...

2. how to get a job as flight nurse

   FLTRN70 replied to vinsanns888's topic in Flight

   Keep your head up and keep pushing forward.. You'll definitely get there if it's what you truly want.. At two years of ICU experience in a university-affiliated teaching hospital and specialty referral center, I was just beginning to feel confident...

3. Would like to be a PHRN. Which to get first... RN or EMT-P?

   FLTRN70 replied to echoonethree's topic in Flight

   Hi echoonethree, You’re search for more detailed information is a common one and I can sympathize with you.. I had the same question some 20+ years ago as I struggled the with the same decision. I’m a flight nurse and am originally from Florida. I ...

4. Any Tips Appreciated!

   FLTRN70 replied to BNE103's topic in Flight

   Looks like you’re well on your way to getting some great experience.. Although your practice area is far outside my specialty, I hope you can find some of this advise helpful.. With all due respect, I don’t exactly agree with the advise to spend you...

5. Relocating/Moving?

   FLTRN70 replied to davisone's topic in Flight

   It really depends on the program you work for.. In the program I currently work for, although we have multiple bases, we are assigned an individual base and shift. Of course, we are able to cover other bases as needed also. I can't speak for all pro...

6. Non-clinical nursing - What is out there?

   FLTRN70 replied to Sarah27's topic in General Nursing

   Has anyone suggested clinical research associate? I used to do that when I got bored of bedside nursing.. You would deal with research studies and coordinating the specifics of the studies. Kind of a liaison between the pharmaceutical companies an...

7. Flight nursing quesiton.

   FLTRN70 replied to Shamrock532's topic in Flight

   If you can re-enlist as a flight medic and use the military as an aid in supporting your education towards your RN degree, that might be worth looking into. This could possibly allow you to gain experience in the flight environment while working towa...

8. Flight nursing quesiton.

   FLTRN70 replied to Shamrock532's topic in Flight

   Not quite sure whether your question is in reference to flight nursing or flight paramedic?

9. Non-RN ---> Flight Nurse?

   FLTRN70 replied to SDSoccerChick32's topic in Flight

   Cheers, Good to see you asking some insightful questions about the career now before you commit to nursing. Nursing has been one of the toughest careers I've ever had!! The high-stress clinical conditions, exhausting hours, dramatic personalities, a...

10. What to be when I grow up

    FLTRN70 replied to APNgonnabe's topic in Flight

    Cheers, I was once at the same fork-in-the-road as you are now. I was at the peak tolerance of my career in both ground EMS and ICU's. CRNA was an appealing option given the salary and autonomy. Flight nursing interested me b/c of the autonomy (a...