firecoins

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1. Paramedic triage

   firecoins replied to klerrn's topic in Emergency

   ED nurses are special breed. I would not trost most other RNs in that role of triage so just having an RN in that position. There is something ED RNs learn that other RNs don't seem to have in my opinion. In what way is a paramedic situation set? ...

2. Paramedic triage

   firecoins replied to klerrn's topic in Emergency

   Not only did I read the thread, I read the responses to my post. The responses indicated it only mattered if you had the RN after my name or not. Medics have worked in the ER as well as in the field. I don't expect an RN can jump into a rig and be a...

3. Paramedic triage

   firecoins replied to klerrn's topic in Emergency

   So than this is a political thing has has nothing to do with whether paramedics being capable of doing triage. Your saying medics can do triage but you want an RN instead because you don't want RNs losing possible jobs. As long as we are clear on tha...

4. Paramedic triage

   firecoins replied to klerrn's topic in Emergency

   as a medic, yes I am fully able to triage in an ER as well as any RN. I have taklen PALS and ACLS with RNs. I seem to be better in certain areas and worse in others. The RNs were much better at long term care. It wasn't close. I don't do that stu...

5. My first Code

   firecoins replied to 89**11's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I am a paramedic. Most codes don't work out well. You have to remember it is their emergency, not yours. Yes we do our best but its all in a day's work.

6. Is a stethoscope a stethoscope?

   firecoins replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Uniform/Gear

   my stethescope is a chair.

7. Tele vs. ER

   firecoins replied to abbabask's topic in Cardiac

   I think you got three good offers there. Do whats best for your family. I don't think any are bad for your career.

8. Should i be terrified of nursing school?

   firecoins replied to futurelpn09's topic in LPN-RN

   what do you think you did wrong? What did you have trouble with? If you don't mind my asking that is.

9. Lpn...rn...surgical Tech...totally Confused

   firecoins replied to pixieshmoo's topic in General Nursing

   Certain community colleges offer a variety of non-nursing healthcare careers including surgical tech. A state run surgical tech program does not cost $30,000 and cant take 12 to 15 months. Of course that is what is going on in my local area.

10. Please describe to me the roll of an RN in the OR

    firecoins replied to JStyles1's topic in Operating Room

    that may be the waste of the degree?

11. Please describe to me the roll of an RN in the OR

    firecoins replied to JStyles1's topic in Operating Room

    well why don't you walk to the surgical area and ask. You can talk to surgical nurses face to face. Well they will probably be wearing a mask but I digress. Go speak to them. I don't think being a surgical RN is a waste of a degree.

12. Pediatrics Refresher??

    firecoins replied to dianabay's topic in Pediatric

    This class is designed for EMS but it may go over stuff you need to know. Its called PALS. Pediatric Advanced Life Support. I don't know if it helps much but its a nice refresher of info on treating pediatrics.

13. A&P I - Is it that bad?

    firecoins replied to 987!'s topic in Pre-Nursing

    A&P is fine. I mean its alot less writing than ENglish class.

14. In NJ and want to become a nurse...but totally confused!!

    firecoins replied to pixieshmoo's topic in LPN/LVN

    nursing school has a long waiting list due to a shortage od nursing educators. Nursing is not the only healthcare career. There are others you can train in and work as while getting your RN. Careers such paramedic, respitory therapist and surgical ...

15. What was the hardest skill for you to learn?

    firecoins replied to FutureNurse33702's topic in CNA/MA

    I am confused at how youd taking a BP so difficult. Its a rather easy skill. I bet you were taught improperly. I bet you may be putting the earpieces in wrong.:stone:twocents: I take BPs in a moving vehicle and get them accurately.