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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...
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    Need advice on online schools RN-BSN

    Medic09 replied to DocsWifey's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Your best bet is to contact a counselor at whatever school interests you, and get direct guidance from them. Many of the universities require that you submit your foreign transcripts to a professional...
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    Transitioning from Military - Corpsman to ASN to BSN - Route to take

    Medic09 replied to doc8406's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hey Doc, thank you for your service. There are schools that will give you more credit for what you've done and studied in the Navy. Some folks have found the distance learning route with Excelsior to...
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    Shoes. Yes. Shoes.

    Medic09 replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    I've been tempted to wear my combat jump boots that I wear working outside the hospital, but... I wear low, lightweight hiking shoes. A number of our people seem to like these 'approach shoes' (so...
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    IV bolus to CHF patient. Need your opinions please

    Medic09 replied to lsvalliant's topic in General Nursing

    I would just like to point out that calling an edematous CHFer 'fluid overloaded' simply may not be correct. The problem isn't 'too much fluid' in the body. The problem is 'fluid in the wrong...
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    Christus St Vincent, Santa Fe NM ER contract

    Medic09 replied to ERNurseScott's topic in Emergency

    I work at C/SVRMC, and live in Santa Fe. The staff is fine with travelers. Typically, they just want the patients to get good care. The hospital's recent staffing history is weird, and we almost...
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    Where are the jobs at?

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

    Mark, I hate to say it - but Google just might be the best way to go. I googled 'flight nurse jobs' and 'flight paramedic jobs' and got directed to concentrated sites like Indeed and other similar...
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    Fluid Warming

    Medic09 replied to EMT42's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Induced hypothermia is only for specific, controlled cases. Mostly post arrest. Traumas should NOT be cold. As little as .5 C drop can begin coagulopathies. The cheap and easy way to keep fluids...
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    ED nurses what are your protocols/orders for IV?

    Medic09 replied to DogloverinCA's topic in Emergency

    Mostly it's 'start it if you need it'. Just have to use good judgement. Might I reasonably need a route for fluids or meds? We do have standing order sets for certain patients like CP, stroke,...
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    ACNP with flight focus applying for just Flight RN job?

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

    In most places, a flight nurse with ACNP won't make any more money and won't be allowed to do much more. On the other hand, I worked with a Chief Flight Nurse who was an ACNP and I really appreciated...
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    Can paramedic or EMT administer an IM med like Haldol or Ativan to help unruly pt?

    Medic09 replied to ~Transplant Nurse~'s topic in Emergency

    I didn't read all the responses, but I will verify that-yes, in many areas paramedics carry and may administer Haldol, lorazepam, diazepam, and possibly some other 'behavioral drugs'. Since we work...