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Glydescope or similar could beneficial. Try the vendors for a loaner or offer as a site for research. We have used alot of equipment this way (long term test drive). Maybe a tour of the bigger facilities locally might be helpful as well. (UNMH ED, Lo...

How are you fixed for airway stuff? Bougie? Scopes? Vents? Touch base with some of the flight services and see what is common for them (especially if they transport your patients outside). If you are close I could suggest some contacts.

I am in an ACNP program right now and I fear that the regs may change while I am still in progress. This topic came up during orientation at my institution, but no real forecast was decided. Take us seriously as a profession, maybe it is good. Consid...

And you wonder why EMS crews are so well received when they come to the hospitals where all the robotic nurses with artificial intelligence just hang out waiting for the PARAGOD to enlighten and lead from the darkness! We are supposed to be integral ...

Let me thank you in advance for my job security. I'll always have a job in your world. Your social life is my professional life, .....dress appropriately.

ENMU-R offers a bridge RN to EMT-P program. Check it out. Our Program has RN-Medic crews and both have to keep the certs up to date. strengths come from both sides to make a better crew

From my experience, if you can't walk the walk then don't talk the talk. Unfortunately, many nurses end up in a position that becomes more academic or administrative than practice focussed. Not to say we don't need these avenues, but we still need to...

I have used the public library and local video stores fro such titiles as 'Sybil', Awakenings, a beautiful mind, etc. Students can treat them as documentary learning and record questions and answers for discussion in class. I found that many students...

Have you thought of doing a watered down version of you unit's P&P or Tmt Protocols? Kinda like Coles Notes or a Reader's Digest (Must knows). The exercise can be helpful for organizing or starting your thinking plan. I made a quick reference com...

I have taught at a couple of different universities and some faculty still have difficulty with a gender stereotype when it comes to nursing. I was a Combat Rescue Specialist in the Army, and completed my BScN during the last 7 years of my career. I ...

I am looking for a quick and dirty program for new staff to get more comfortable giving in-house lectures and talks for conferences. Any ideas?

Just wanted to say hello. I am Education Director for an air ambulance program in New Mexico. Pursuing MN/ACNP-Flight. I have most experience teaching in the Army Special Forces(20 years). I have found a different attitude towards me as a lecturer at...

We have a Flight medic weighing 260lbs 6'5" and wears an insulin pump, any questions?

Fixed wing may be more accomodating to someone of your stature. never let your dream die, or you will be next.

ASTNA may be helpful. We are working on a speciality rating for transport RN.

I applaude your determination. Being in good physical shape will help redcue the risk of injury in the ICU/ER as well as the flight world. Having spent 20 years in the Army Special Forces, I was not prepared for the things I saw when I started in the...

Hang in there my friend. Suggest you lokk at these alternatives: international aid work specilization in your field advanced certification teaching in your field teaching kids(any age) community programs. You'd be amazed what kids can teadh their par...

I concur with the previous pposts. As I have only been nursing for about two years, I won'claim to know everything from that side. However, having been a rescue specialist in the military for 18 years, I will say that nursing opens doors if you know ...

I have been using PDA for about six months, and love it. I would suggest two things. First, visit http://www.rnpalm.com, secondly ask around your institution. Many workplaces and universities have limited use, or freeware or shareware versions of PD...

Try contacting the armed forces representative in your area. Prior to deployment we are generaly given a medical lexicon and basic phrasology to help in all languages in the area we wil be operating in. The language school or military medical unit cl...