Anthony11

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1. Fire fighter to ER nurse?

   Anthony11 replied to Anthony11's topic in Emergency

   Ha, I don't want to start some sort of fight here, like Mi Vida said I merely am offering what I perceive it to be. If I thought nurses were drones why would I be considering it? I find it a potentially fascinating career and want to know more abou...

2. Fire fighter to ER nurse?

   Anthony11 replied to Anthony11's topic in Emergency

   Well can you explain a little more about the pros vs cons of the er vs ems? I am familiar with ems so any anecdotes etc to understand the er would be good. Do you find you have good automony as a nurse? Intellectual challenge? Too much stress? E...

3. Fire fighter to ER nurse?

   Anthony11 replied to Anthony11's topic in Emergency

   Thanks that was a great write up. I am a little confused though that in general your first couple paragraphs make nursing sound like its worse than EMS but then you conclude its better. (Yes I want to get out of the heat as well ) My dream would ...

4. Fire fighter to ER nurse?

   Anthony11 replied to Anthony11's topic in Emergency

   Hey that is interesting to hear your perspective. Do you have more decision as a nurse compared to a paramedic? I always kind of thought nurses just act out the whims of the doctors which made me wary. I like intellectual challenge.

5. Fire fighter to ER nurse?

   Anthony11 posted a topic in Emergency

   Hi guys, new here. I was a fire fighter/emt for many years, worked for the gov as a scientist a while too but got burned out by 12 hr days in 100 degree heat wastelands. Anyway the thrill of going on fire calls, rescues etc never really left me. I ...