Help please info needed for flight nursing

Rio, ASN, RN · Dec 14, 2006

hey all. i have a group project due on wed over flight nursing and we(my group) are having trouble finding info on this particular specialty.
some answers we need are.
job availability?there are plenty of jobs but be willing to relocate.
job responsibilitybesides providing critical care fn's are also crew members... if not find another program.
job growth/potentialclinically the only next step is an educator role or medical manager... otherwise mgt..
expected salary
pros/conssee other postings
how the role of flight nurse fits in todays health care system?advanced response of critical care services..
how/what a flight nurse does to provide, coordinate, & be a member of a profession?
any info you guys have would be great. thank you

hope this helps...

flightweb.com

airmethods.com

WolfpackRed · Feb 17, 2007

hope this helps...
flightweb.com
airmethods.com

check out www.astna.org

site for National Flight Nurses Association/Air & Surface Transportation Nurses Association

check the FAQ's

BamaFlightRN · Feb 18, 2007

Job availability? very few, lots of people want to be flight nurses.

Job responsibility providing care in a very small enviroment with minimal back up, just you and your partner on the aircraft.

Job growth/potential Limited.

Expected salary 45-75,000/year

Pros/Cons Pro...you get to provide high quality care to very sick patients/ cons...you work in a very stressful enviroment that requires people to expect perfection out of you in every situation.

How the role of flight nurse fits in todays Health Care System? We provide critical care transport for patients that time is of the utmost importance.

How/What a Flight Nurse does to provide, coordinate, & be a member of a profession? Maintains certifications, constantly working in education.

I enjoy flight nursing, its a different animal than hospital nursing, but rewarding in its own way. Good luck