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  1. Paramedic triage

    firecoins replied to klerrn's topic in Emergency

    ED nurses are special breed. I would not trost most other RNs in that role of triage so just having an RN in that position. There is something ED RNs learn that other RNs don't seem to have in my...

  2. Paramedic triage

    firecoins replied to klerrn's topic in Emergency

    Not only did I read the thread, I read the responses to my post. The responses indicated it only mattered if you had the RN after my name or not. Medics have worked in the ER as well as in the field....

  3. Paramedic triage

    firecoins replied to klerrn's topic in Emergency

    So than this is a political thing has has nothing to do with whether paramedics being capable of doing triage. Your saying medics can do triage but you want an RN instead because you don't want RNs...

  4. Paramedic triage

    firecoins replied to klerrn's topic in Emergency

    as a medic, yes I am fully able to triage in an ER as well as any RN. I have taklen PALS and ACLS with RNs. I seem to be better in certain areas and worse in others. The RNs were much better at...

  5. My first Code

    firecoins replied to 89**11's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am a paramedic. Most codes don't work out well. You have to remember it is their emergency, not yours. Yes we do our best but its all in a day's

  6. Is a stethoscope a stethoscope?

    firecoins replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    my stethescope is a

  7. Tele vs. ER

    firecoins replied to abbabask's topic in Cardiac

    I think you got three good offers there. Do whats best for your family. I don't think any are bad for your

  8. Should i be terrified of nursing school?

    firecoins replied to futurelpn09's topic in LPN to RN

    what do you think you did wrong? What did you have trouble with? If you don't mind my asking that

  9. Lpn...rn...surgical Tech...totally Confused

    firecoins replied to pixieshmoo's topic in General Nursing

    Certain community colleges offer a variety of non-nursing healthcare careers including surgical tech. A state run surgical tech program does not cost $30,000 and cant take 12 to 15 months. Of...

  10. Please describe to me the roll of an RN in the OR

    firecoins replied to JStyles1's topic in Operating Room

    that may be the waste of the

  11. Please describe to me the roll of an RN in the OR

    firecoins replied to JStyles1's topic in Operating Room

    well why don't you walk to the surgical area and ask. You can talk to surgical nurses face to face. Well they will probably be wearing a mask but I digress. Go speak to them. I don't think being...

  12. Pediatrics Refresher??

    firecoins replied to dianabay's topic in Pediatric

    This class is designed for EMS but it may go over stuff you need to know. Its called PALS. Pediatric Advanced Life Support. I don't know if it helps much but its a nice refresher of info on...

  13. A&P I - Is it that bad?

    firecoins replied to 987!'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A&P is fine. I mean its alot less writing than ENglish

  14. In NJ and want to become a nurse...but totally confused!!

    firecoins replied to pixieshmoo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    nursing school has a long waiting list due to a shortage od nursing educators. Nursing is not the only healthcare career. There are others you can train in and work as while getting your RN. Careers...

  15. What was the hardest skill for you to learn?

    firecoins replied to FutureNurse33702's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am confused at how youd taking a BP so difficult. Its a rather easy skill. I bet you were taught improperly. I bet you may be putting the earpieces in wrong.:stone:twocents: I take BPs in a...

  16. Are all floor nurses rude to ER nurses?

    firecoins replied to Andy S.'s topic in Emergency

    ER nurses take it on EMS

  17. ThinkLabs electronic steth for hearing probs

    firecoins replied to shhnack's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    There are a variety of electronic stethescopes. www.allheart.com has

  18. Flight Nurse One Day

    firecoins replied to SeriphumRN2b's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I better look at the dates next

  19. Good Samaritan Act and VA Nurses

    firecoins replied to Epona's topic in Virginia Nursing

    The VA dept of health would most likely have it. Here is soemthing in that area. http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/MRC/faq.asp#10 I am an EMT-B and paramedic student in NY Trained professional in NY are...

  20. Perpetuating contentions between kinds of nurses

    firecoins replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    It isn't limited to nurses. I am a EMT-B and paramedic student. I had a less than positive view of nursing before I started the paramedic program because I had such a limited view of the nursing...

  21. Flight Nurse One Day

    firecoins replied to SeriphumRN2b's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    my initial plan was to get my cna certification and work for the local hospital as they will pay for my tuition after i work for them for six months. i assume they would want you to work for them as...

  22. CFRN/CTRN Support Thread

    firecoins replied to GilaRRT's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    So your saying the CCEMPT class asks a straight medical question and the CFRN asks scenario

  23. National Day of protest Against Insurance Corps

    firecoins replied to Ludlow's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    They are appropriate as your own comments. We enjoy political freedom which means people will hold political opinions that are subjectively offensive to people who don't hold

  24. Paramedic before finishing nursing school?

    firecoins replied to linda215's topic in General Students

    I am completing my medic class right now. I choose the medic path first because I had no interest in nursing initially and the nursing program has a long wait list. I enjoy EMS more but as...

  25. help! CPR question

    firecoins replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    If your using an AED, you wouldn't need to interpret any rhythms. AEDs are dummy proof and tell you if a shock is needed. The A stands for