Medic09 BSN, RN, EMT-P

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Medic09 has 10 years experience as a BSN, RN, EMT-P and specializes in ED, Flight.


Israeli/American, Combat Medic, Paramedic, Board Certified Flight Paramedic, RN. Is that enough?

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  1. Medic09

    ENP or Emergency Physician?

    I don't know where you get that idea. Actually, many (probably most) flight programs have no provision for an NP working a more advanced or expanded scope than the rest of the flight nurses. The broad exception to that observation is that many NICU ...
  2. Medic09

    ENP or Emergency Physician?

    I'm sure opportunities will vary some with location; but I'll tell you what I learned in my locale. I spoke with two of the attendings I had worked with in the ER for a few years. They said they'd be very happy to have me as an NP; but they made it...
  3. Medic09

    Becoming a transport RN right out of school

    Bluntly put, I wouldn't work for a company that would hire a new-grad nurse for air EMS or ground transport. No matter what they did previously as a paramedic. I say this as an experienced FP-C; and I still waited a couple of years out of nursing s...
  4. Medic09

    Flight Nursing: Behind the fancy helicopter

    One more working Flight Crew Member here. I have to say nearly all of what FlyingScot has said is spot on. Saves me from saying much of the same. My first thought before I even finished reading the original post was "this person clearly hasn't wor...
  5. I think you're characterization of Flight Nurse is really simplistic. While the statement may be true fairly often; it is often not true at all. Try working a RW job that does scene responses, especially for rural EMS services. Or try working FW t...
  6. Flight nursing certainly belongs on your list. Subset of transport, but I'm making a bit of different emphasis. With interfacility transports, we are usually continuing care that has been started at the sending facility; tweaking things along the w...
  7. Medic09

    Does PICU/NICU count towards experience to become a flight nurse?

    NICU transport is its own specialty in transport medicine; so NICU experience can certainly serve you well if you want that specific niche. The real answer to your questions is: it depends on the program you want to work in, and its managers. If y...
  8. Medic09

    Metro or Rural ER?

    I've worked small city ER, and rural clinic and ambulance, as well as air ambulance. Overall, I prefer the rural setting. It really is a matter of personal preference. Here's my take: All the really definitive care is in the metro centers. You wo...
  9. Medic09

    PHRN transfer to EMT-P in other states?

    PHRN is a pretty rare thing. Only a few states have it; so the folks in TX may not know what to do with it. (I don't, either.) Paramedic licenses are governed by the state EMS bureau, so they are the ones you need to speak with. They may not even...
  10. Medic09

    Statistics Class

    I don't know about that specific class, but I can give you a heads up. MANY of the 'intro to statistics' classes for nursing students aren't really statistics classes. They should be called 'how to read a research paper'. Let me illustrate with my...
  11. Medic09

    CCEMT-P?

    Most places that offer the course (it is franchised from UMBC) state that it is open to nurses. I would say contact your local instructing agency or UMBC directly. That's the best way to be sure you get reliable information.
  12. Medic09

    Any Tips Appreciated!

    Check out some of the advice on Flightweb.com . You'll notice there that most folks think getting CFRN before the job won't make much difference. By all means, read some of the material such as Holleran's book; but don't stress over having the boar...
  13. Medic09

    ICU or ER?...Dec 2012 Grad

    I recently had an interesting conversation with my Chief Flight Nurse regarding who we ought to hire, and why. The CFN is an NP who works in Neuro ICU. She has worked rotor wing and fixed wing flight jobs, and in house critical care nursing. She co...
  14. Soldiers. Police. Firefighters. EMS crews. Flight Medical crews. Physicians. Shall I continue? I don't think skipping lunches or pee breaks should be a regular thing. If it is, then the unit must be sorely understaffed. But there are occasion...
  15. Medic09

    Looks for a job in Flight Nursing

    'Medical escort' and Flight Nursing aren't the same in many/most people's minds. I suggest you visit FlightWeb. It isn't so busy these days; but still is the best online place for Flight Crew Members. Also check out ASTNA. Good luck.