Medic09 BSN, RN, EMT-P

Medic09 has 10 years experience as a BSN, RN, EMT-P and specializes in ED, Flight.

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   ENP or Emergency Physician?

   Medic09 replied to level1's topic in Emergency

   I don't know where you get that idea. Actually, many (probably most) flight programs have no provision for an NP working a more advanced or expanded scope than the rest of the flight nurses. The...
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   ENP or Emergency Physician?

   Medic09 replied to level1's topic in Emergency

   I'm sure opportunities will vary some with location; but I'll tell you what I learned in my locale. I spoke with two of the attendings I had worked with in the ER for a few years. They said they'd...
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   Becoming a transport RN right out of school

   Medic09 replied to jcs27516's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   Bluntly put, I wouldn't work for a company that would hire a new-grad nurse for air EMS or ground transport. No matter what they did previously as a paramedic. I say this as an experienced FP-C; and...
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   Flight Nursing: Behind the fancy helicopter

   Medic09 replied to Jamiejill7's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   One more working Flight Crew Member here. I have to say nearly all of what FlyingScot has said is spot on. Saves me from saying much of the same. My first thought before I even finished reading the...
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   Which nursing specialty has the most autonomy/independence? Apart from nursing practioner

   Medic09 replied to Zyrv's topic in Nurses Rock

   I think you're characterization of Flight Nurse is really simplistic. While the statement may be true fairly often; it is often not true at all. Try working a RW job that does scene responses,...
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   Which nursing specialty has the most autonomy/independence? Apart from nursing practioner

   Medic09 replied to Zyrv's topic in Nurses Rock

   Flight nursing certainly belongs on your list. Subset of transport, but I'm making a bit of different emphasis. With interfacility transports, we are usually continuing care that has been started at...
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   Does PICU/NICU count towards experience to become a flight nurse?

   Medic09 replied to DaniellaHumphreys's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   NICU transport is its own specialty in transport medicine; so NICU experience can certainly serve you well if you want that specific niche. The real answer to your questions is: it depends on the...
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   Metro or Rural ER?

   Medic09 replied to Evilfeline007's topic in Emergency

   I've worked small city ER, and rural clinic and ambulance, as well as air ambulance. Overall, I prefer the rural setting. It really is a matter of personal preference. Here's my take: All the...
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   PHRN transfer to EMT-P in other states?

   Medic09 replied to RegMurse12's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   PHRN is a pretty rare thing. Only a few states have it; so the folks in TX may not know what to do with it. (I don't, either.) Paramedic licenses are governed by the state EMS bureau, so they are...
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    Statistics Class

    Medic09 replied to Kandee521's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I don't know about that specific class, but I can give you a heads up. MANY of the 'intro to statistics' classes for nursing students aren't really statistics classes. They should be called 'how to...
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    CCEMT-P?

    Medic09 replied to traumasurgRN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Most places that offer the course (it is franchised from UMBC) state that it is open to nurses. I would say contact your local instructing agency or UMBC directly. That's the best way to be sure you...
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    Any Tips Appreciated!

    Medic09 replied to BNE103's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Check out some of the advice on Flightweb.com . You'll notice there that most folks think getting CFRN before the job won't make much difference. By all means, read some of the material such as...
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    ICU or ER?...Dec 2012 Grad

    Medic09 replied to fhsu_nurse's topic in Critical Care

    I recently had an interesting conversation with my Chief Flight Nurse regarding who we ought to hire, and why. The CFN is an NP who works in Neuro ICU. She has worked rotor wing and fixed wing flight...
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    Looks for a job in Flight Nursing

    Medic09 replied to Thoc_123's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    'Medical escort' and Flight Nursing aren't the same in many/most people's minds. I suggest you visit FlightWeb. It isn't so busy these days; but still is the best online place for Flight Crew...
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    Nursing Classes: Are they really that bad?

    Medic09 replied to JD87's topic in General Students

    It is interesting how people's experiences vary. Maybe the difference for me was being an older student with previous degrees. I was in a BSN program at a state university. For me, and some of my...