dspaldrn/emt replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing
As someone who went thru something similar, I would like to quickly point out how rewarding adoption is thru DHS can be. taking the time to foster or adopt a child out of a bad situation may sound...
dspaldrn/emt replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing
Sorry for taking so long to respond. Yes, I believe the prevailing thought is that most men fall on either side of a an extreme spectrum. Either they believe women who dress provocatively and post...
PHRN is certainly not the same as a nationally registered paramedic. i worked 5 years as a paramedic in both prehospital and ER setting Before getting my RN. it is a great being able to work for an...
dspaldrn/emt replied to adwilcox28's topic in General Nursing
To answer the Question that started this thread... As a paramedic who worked both the "truck" and in the ER, and as a RN let me tell you what the big deal is. since i have been on both sides of the...
dspaldrn/emt replied to mater44's topic in Emergency
actually... a paramedic can perform more skills than a RN and have higher pre-hospital standards. yes they do make less money but working in ems is "fun" and allows you to have actual automony....
Generally RN to Paramedic programs are about a year long if your state has one. an EMT-B course is generally just 4 months long and a paramedic course about 16-20 months. bear in mind that a Paramedic...
dspaldrn/emt replied to becky5438's topic in General Nursing
I was a Paramedic/firefighter for 4 years before getting my RN. Being a Paramedic is Great, You have a far greater skill set than most nurses and you get to see the real deal out in the field. plus...