FLTRN70

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

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1. Military vs Civilian

   FLTRN70 replied to 504 medic's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   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...

2. how to get a job as flight nurse

   FLTRN70 replied to vinsanns888's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   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...

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

   FLTRN70 replied to echoonethree's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   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....

4. Any Tips Appreciated!

   FLTRN70 replied to BNE103's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   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...

5. Relocating/Moving?

   FLTRN70 replied to davisone's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   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...

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...

7. Flight nursing quesiton.

   FLTRN70 replied to Shamrock532's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   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...

8. Flight nursing quesiton.

   FLTRN70 replied to Shamrock532's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

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

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

   FLTRN70 replied to SDSoccerChick32's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   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...

10. What to be when I grow up

    FLTRN70 replied to APNgonnabe's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    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....