Matt,RN

Matt,RN specializes in Student Nursing in Med/Surg/Onc/Psych.

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1. Flight Nurse vs Flight Paramedic

   Matt,RN replied to FlyMurse's topic in Flight

   There is no "attitude" here. Im not sure how you are getting attitude out of my posts. I was simply stating facts and my opinion. And I happen to be at the top of my class. As far as experience, sure, I dont have 20 years under my belt, but I have be...

2. Flight Nurse vs Flight Paramedic

   Matt,RN replied to FlyMurse's topic in Flight

   A new grad RN with years of EMT experience. Thats what I was implying.

3. Flight Nurse vs Flight Paramedic

   Matt,RN replied to FlyMurse's topic in Flight

   And GilaRN, please do not think that im comparing a new grad RN/Paramedic to an experienced/seasoned Paramedic. A seasoned Paramedic will always have a higher level of knowledge over new grads. I was simply comparing new grad to new grad. And I reali...

4. Flight Nurse vs Flight Paramedic

   Matt,RN replied to FlyMurse's topic in Flight

   Oh please, I never claimed to be high and mighty, and I never said that I had any AUTHORITY whatsoever. I simply stated that, in California, RNs are the medical authority over paramedics. Simple as that. I know how California works and have researche...

5. Flight Nurse vs Flight Paramedic

   Matt,RN replied to FlyMurse's topic in Flight

   Also, to whomever it may concern, the California EMSA requirements for an RN to become a Paramedic simply requires a confirmation in skills and a 40 ALS Patient Contact internship. It takes more for a Paramedic to become a RN.

6. Flight Nurse vs Flight Paramedic

   Matt,RN replied to FlyMurse's topic in Flight

   I understand what the CCRN credential entails and how it can be obtained by gaining experience working in the ICU or the ER for certain amount of time along with an exam to pass. I feel that it does prepare the RN for the more critical patients that ...

7. Flight Nurse vs Flight Paramedic

   Matt,RN replied to FlyMurse's topic in Flight

   I never made any assumptions about National Standards. Even EMT-Basics know of differences between states and regions. Also, I never denied that Paramedics are licensed professionals just as RNs and they should be treated as such. But, as I lack the...

8. Flight Nurse vs Flight Paramedic

   Matt,RN replied to FlyMurse's topic in Flight

   Might I just add one more thing. Also, with ambulance companies, which I have many years of experience with, if a patient needs a higher level of care, the MD requires an RN, if the patient is not as critical as to need an RN, a Paramedic is requeste...

9. Flight Nurse vs Flight Paramedic

   Matt,RN replied to FlyMurse's topic in Flight

   And that is precisely why California RNs have higher reciprocity than those of other states. Other states may require additional schooling, testing, or licensure, but an ADN RN from California is able to work in a much more broad region than RNs from...

10. Flight Nurse vs Flight Paramedic

    Matt,RN replied to FlyMurse's topic in Flight

    Ok, but technically speaking, the training of an RN is at a higher level than a paramedic when it comes to medications, procedures, and protocol. I would expect and RN and an EMT-P to work together as a team, each just as valuable as the other, just ...

11. What is the Craziest Nursing Story You Have?

    Matt,RN replied to NurseStephen's topic in Male Students

    As a student nurse we are told that there are many things, i.e. injections, foley insertions, NG tubes, etc., that we probably will not get the chance to do on a actual patient, so therefore, we must try to "grab" the chance whenever we can.....well ...

12. HELP!!! Considering Nursing.....Need your advise

    Matt,RN replied to evanstalcup's topic in Male Students

    I can understand your uneasiness about going into this career with all of the negative things you have heard. But with concerns about no jobs and getting stuck somwhere you dont want to be, I will tell you that Nursing is such a great career because ...

13. I'm Lazy

    Matt,RN replied to Tozz's topic in Male Students

    My question is that if you didnt enjoy the prereqs, is nursing something you really want to do? If yes, great! I was told by a 2 instructors that "maybe nursing just isnt for me"....but this was prior to the program and I am doing great in it now! So...

14. Accepted for Fall '09 Advice Needed!!

    Matt,RN replied to Jasmineln's topic in General Students

    Jasmine, Usually, the RN/ADN programs do not even allow you to be put on the waiting lists until your pre-reqs are complete. Have you completed Anatomy, Phsiology, or Microbiology??? I cannot see you bein able to take these classes along with the nur...

15. most difficult part of nursing school?

    Matt,RN replied to bmr7's topic in General Students

    Care Plans - I would say that they really arent difficult as long as you listen to the instructors points and change your technique according to that, then you should be fine. Pleasing the Instructors/Stroking their ego - Stay in good with the instru...