SummitRN BSN, RN

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    Article: Paramedics equal to RNs

    SummitRN replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think that BR157 actually believes he/she is actually convincing others and "scoring points" with the incessant diatribes and continuous blowing of smoke, along with the personal attacks against...
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    Becoming a paramedic as well as a trauma nurse?

    SummitRN replied to valerierose's topic in Critical Care

    Why do you want your P? You can do Creighton in the
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    Schools push APRN immediately-$$

    SummitRN replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Up until recently they required 2000 hours (some 1000 some 4000) of Healthcare experience. Usually it was Corpsmen, PJs, military medics, Respiratory Therapist, Paramedics... The Genesis of PAs was...
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    Schools push APRN immediately-$$

    SummitRN replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps it depends on the program and whether the goal is an independent practicioner. PA programs frequently don't require experience anymore. They are similar in length and clinical
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    Article: Paramedics equal to RNs

    SummitRN replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Almost all states now offer MSN-RN entry programs. Few RNs earn a Masters as their initial licensure degree and few paramedics earn an associates with their initial certification. You keep making...
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    Article: Paramedics equal to RNs

    SummitRN replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You keep ignoring the fact that most paramedic program requirements in the US are at the minimum to meet DOT/NREMT. You keep pointing to outliers as if they justify your broad claims. Washington has...
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    Article: Paramedics equal to RNs

    SummitRN replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It is helpful to know how things work in the rest of the country. Most P schools in the nation are 1 year or less in length. I ask again: What state are you
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    Article: Paramedics equal to RNs

    SummitRN replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yea EMT is 140 hours taught over 6 weeks or a semester. EMT texts are written at a 7th grade level. Most Paramedic programs are 6-12 months (there are 3 month programs), not 2-4 years. Most...
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    Article: Paramedics equal to RNs

    SummitRN replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Absolutely! We agree! That was exactly what I said with extra training and mentioned CCEMTP in another post. But what percent of medics have that those? 2%? Less? The discussion is not about outliers...
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    Article: Paramedics equal to RNs

    SummitRN replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This is a regular topic of discussion on an EMS forum I post on. I'd say it gets discussed there about 20x as often as here. Head on over to EMTLife and tell them how Paramedics are more educated than...
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    Article: Paramedics equal to RNs

    SummitRN replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I did check those references. You blindly accepted them in a classic example of confirmation bias. The author grossly misrepresents sources, some of which are questionable to begin with. For example:...
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    Article: Paramedics equal to RNs

    SummitRN replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The vast majority do not have an associates degree in paramedicine. Only two states theoretically require an associates degree, and they both have major loopholes. In fact, the number is so low that...
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    Nurse Residency Programs

    SummitRN replied to skigirl470's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Denver VA puts all new grads through a residency program. You have to have a
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    The Term Physician

    SummitRN replied to motoluver's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Physician means MD/DO. We can argue about the term Doctor, but I think that in the current world, DNPs should only call themselves Dr. if they are in the classroom or perhaps PMHNP DNP. In mental...
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    SummitRN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I'm saddend by the news. This place is a better place with Esme. I can only imagine how much better the world is with Esme for those who know her personally. I'm am thinking positive thoughts for Esme...
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    Will green skin hurt my career?

    SummitRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Green skin... Just tell them you come from Somewhere, Over the Rainbow. Then cackle and wave a broom about. If they reject you just send your flying monkeys to get them... and their little dog
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    ITT Tech???? Pros and Cons?

    SummitRN replied to MarquieshaH's topic in School, College Programs

    Of course there are no prereqs. ITT wants you to take more courses at ITT so they can charge you ridiculous amounts of money. CON: Overly expensive school CON: ITT is generally not a respected...
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    Male student enters OB room. What do you think?

    SummitRN replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Introducing and explaining roles and purposes is good. Asking permission... sorry but students have to be there or the healthcare system fails. Patients can actively opt out. They don't need to be...
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    Male student enters OB room. What do you think?

    SummitRN replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My OB rotation, the clinical instructor made a habit of specifically asking patients if it was "OK" for a nursing student to participate in care. That is a total contrast to all other rotations where...
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    Nurse to Pt Ratios in CO?

    SummitRN replied to vduck42's topic in Colorado Nursing

    VA is
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    Flight Nursing: Behind the fancy helicopter

    SummitRN replied to Jamiejill7's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    This article is filled several pieces of incorrect information. It is likely a result of the author failing to perform proper research/interviews and lacking the background, education, and experience...
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    SummitRN replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That is like saying, "I don't need evidence. I just have to believe. And I don't care about your evidence either." You think any evidence counter to your beliefs is falsified as the result of a...
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    SummitRN replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Andi doesn't understand red flags that reveal mindsets and underpin entire perspectives. Anyone who believes in homeopathy either doesn't understand science or has outright rejected it. Therefor,...
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    SummitRN replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Any movie or blog trying to revive Wakefield's FRAUD is not even worth clicking
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    SummitRN replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It's a drive by