Pre Interview Written Exam?

[wsoxgirl2008]

Hey everyone, I'm an ED RN and recently applied for a flight nurse position. They liked my resume and want me to do the first step in the interview process which is a 2 hour written knowledge exam, and if I pass that then I'll be contacted for an interview.

Any advice for what to brush up on for the test? All my experience is ED, and I do have my TNS license so I feel alright as far as trauma and airway management goes, but I would think I should brush up on my critical care knowledge, such as medicated drips and ART lines and such? I'm not sure the ratio of inter hospital vs scene transports they do, but they do A LOT of scene transports (all the scene helicopter transports for our area). And advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you

[RickyRescueRN, BSN, RN]

Definitely review all critical care knowledge (treating abnormal ABG's, treating electrolyte imbalances, PA Catheter waveforms and trouble shooting, EVD use/monitoring, 12 Lead ECG interpretation, knowing normal and abnormal lab results and how to treat the abnormal ). Flight and CCT programs hire RN's for the Critical Care knowledge and experience. Very few , if any will hire someone without ICU experience these days. The liability and litigation risks are just too high. Know the key principles of managing the septic patient, patients with Aortic emergencies, Acute Ischemic stroke, SAH's, head injuries , Diabetic emergencies, ARDS management , the basics of IABP management and a basic working knowledge of LVADs, Impella and ECMO therapies. Know your RSI meds and the usual doses for adults and kids. Good luck.