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  1. Docs and their dirty sharps...

    edogs334 replied to neneRN's topic in Emergency

    As a lot of other people have already mentioned, everyone is responsible for disposing of their own sharps. I'm a new ED Tech and was taught this from the get-go. This mindset was further validated...

  2. Why I hate DC

    edogs334 replied to HU_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    As others have already said, every major city has crime, and certain parts of every city have a higher crime rate than others. Isn't it true that there are really crappy parts of L.A. where there are...

  3. CNA Training Schools

    edogs334 replied to Candyce05's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi There, I live in the Boston, MA area but I have relatives in St. Joe (St. Joseph). I'd say ask an administrator or instructor at your local community college's RN program about area CNA training...

  4. Volunteer as a EMT?

    edogs334 replied to FINDURPASSION's topic in Emergency

    EMT-Basic is the rudimentary certification that everyone needs to start working on an ambulance. I'd say take the EMT-B class from your local Fire/EMS department first, and then look into challenging...

  5. Volunteer as a EMT?

    edogs334 replied to FINDURPASSION's topic in Emergency

    I don't think Maryland utilizes RN-EMT's, although you can try to contact MIEMSS (Maryland Institute for EMS Systems) about challenging the Cardiac Rescue Tech or Paramedic Exam (once you become an...

  6. Volunteer as a EMT?

    edogs334 replied to FINDURPASSION's topic in Emergency

    Three words: GO FOR IT. Especially because you live in the suburbs of DC- there are some excellent Volunteer fire departments that you can volunteer with. I suggest that you ask your local volunteer...

  7. Do I have to have a BSN for my Goals or is an Associates OK, I have my Masters?

    edogs334 replied to ezra19742002's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    you might get a lot more replies to your question on this website: http://www.flightweb.com I myself am asking the same question. I too have a 4 year degree (pscyhology) and want to be a flight nurse...

  8. Regarding paramedics in ER..why are they paid so terribly ?

    edogs334 replied to carachel2's topic in Emergency

    I am an EMT-Basic in MA and am also a recent college grad. Although I've wanted to become a paramedic for a very long time, I am working towards getting a nursing degree first, not only because of...

  9. CNA jobs

    edogs334 replied to SandyG_001's topic in General Nursing

    I know that where I live (Eastern MA), most all of the RN programs do not require you to be a CNA before starting. The Wisconsin ADN programs that I have looked at (in the Madison area in particular)...

  10. Hospital CNA opportunities in Greater Baltimore and DC Areas

    edogs334 posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    I've checked almost all of the websites of hospitals in the greater Baltimore and DC areas (within the cities themselves and in the metro areas). All of them seem to require at least a year of acute...

  11. Hospital CNA opportunities in Greater Baltimore and DC Areas

    edogs334 replied to edogs334's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Thanks for the encouragement. What's the difference between a CNA and a nurse support tech? I don't think we have that level of certification (or licensure) in MA. What places offer NST training (in...

  12. Opportunities for RNs in the Field

    edogs334 replied to EricTAMUCC-BSN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Amen!!! There have been several times that I've taken patients home via ambulance (whom I've never taken before) and the nurse refused to give me the chart to look at. This happens especially at...

  13. Rn to EMT-P

    edogs334 replied to emergencyrmnurse's topic in Emergency

    It's great that your ER made you ride along with an ambulance crew to see what they do and what they go through. I'm glad you liked it. Like CEN said, there are bridge programs and "Pre-Hospital RN"...

  14. Snow Stinks!!

    edogs334 replied to Boston-RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm sick of the snow,too, but if you live in Mass, you just take have to take the good weather with the bad (kind of like every other situation in life- it's never perfect). I've lived in Mass all my...

  15. medical book store in Boston?

    edogs334 replied to nutella's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I remember the days where Brown and Connolly was on Boylston St. right near the Longwood medical area. They were very knowledgeable and had a huge selection. They ONLY sold medical books and some...

  16. CPR Certification Choice

    edogs334 replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    Both the AHA and the ARC use virtually the same curriculums. I'm quite sure Automated External Defibrillation is a training requirement by AHA standards. I'm aware that specific RN and CNA programs...

  17. EMT-P Question

    edogs334 replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    From my perspective in EMS, I have seen that nurses have had quite a hand (at the state and national regulatory level) in telling EMT's and Paramedics what they can and can't do (and how they should...

  18. The Dos & Donts of my first flight...

    edogs334 replied to Me3's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Go to http://www.flightweb.com and go to their forum section. There are a lot more flight nurses on those forums than there are here. Good luck and Have

  19. Opportunities for RNs in the Field

    edogs334 replied to EricTAMUCC-BSN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    YES!!!! :chuckle That's so

  20. Opportunities for RNs in the Field

    edogs334 replied to EricTAMUCC-BSN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Take an Emergency Medical Technician class and work as an EMT in an ambulance on your off days (preferrably for a city/town service or a service that does a lot of emergency work). The EMT class is...

  21. why a nurse and not a doctor

    edogs334 replied to lindskay's topic in General Nursing

    This is an interesting question to discuss. It seems as though whenever I tell people at my undergrad. school what I want to do after graduation [i'm looking to become a nurse after I get my BA this...

  22. RN's challenging the Paramedic and/or EMT-Intermediate Exam in MA

    edogs334 replied to edogs334's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    You bring up an interesting point. Maybe paramedics would get more money and more respect if they had a degree (and a license) instead of a certification. I don't know if some states issue paramedic...

  23. Accelerated BSN at UMB

    edogs334 replied to vtcaroline's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hello everyone. I am currently a senior in college (psych major) and am looking to apply to the traditional (i.e., 2-year) BSN program at JHU. Are the accelerated programs at UMB and JHU more...

  24. So what DO they teach you in nursing school?

    edogs334 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Everyone, I am a senior psychology major and have recently decided that I want to go to nursing school after graduating with my B.A. in Psychology. I am also an active EMT-B and have asked various...

  25. Do you keep a "med kit" in your car? What's in it?

    edogs334 replied to np2b's topic in Emergency

    I'm not an RN (hopefully in a few years), but as an Emergency Medical Technician with about 3 years of experience, I feel at least qualified to chime in on this discussion. If you don't want to carry...