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  1. Paramedics in the ER

    TraumaSurfer replied to okie4ever's topic in Emergency

    There are also many RNs who have BSNs and MSNs. In some places their education is recognized and respected and in some places they are still held to those with the minimum required just to get a...

  2. Paramedics in the ER

    TraumaSurfer replied to okie4ever's topic in Emergency

    You also seem to be forgetting RNs taught and still teach Paramedics in some programs. Some Paramedic programs and state EMS boards also have RNs in their upper

  3. Paramedics in the ER

    TraumaSurfer replied to okie4ever's topic in Emergency

    As an RN (FF-PHRN) did you not get any training on colostomies? What nursing program did you go

  4. Paramedics in the ER

    TraumaSurfer replied to okie4ever's topic in Emergency

    How difficult is it to get an ACLS instructor cert? Not very. Even the ACLS cert is not what it used to be. Many new Paramedics who have never worked a code on a real patient are teaching ACLS while...

  5. Paramedics in the ER

    TraumaSurfer replied to okie4ever's topic in Emergency

    Not all states have adopted that terminology nor do all states use the NREMT. Regardless of the title, the minimal education requirements have not changed. The new standards have not changed much of...

  6. Paramedics in the ER

    TraumaSurfer replied to okie4ever's topic in Emergency

    If Paramedics could get past the "skills" mentality, they might realize how much they can learn in an ED environment. But, some still measure themselves solely by a few skills and thus limit...

  7. Paramedic to RN, ADN or BSN

    TraumaSurfer replied to socalmedic's topic in Emergency

    Have you explored all the creative financial assistance programs available to nursing students and working nurses? I do know some who have gotten hired by hospitals which have helped pay back the...

  8. Paramedic to RN, ADN or BSN

    TraumaSurfer replied to socalmedic's topic in Emergency

    If you already have one Associates degree, keep going forward. Don't settle for 2 lower level degrees in a medical world that is now expecting higher education for its professionals. Have you checked...

  9. RN or Paramedic advice

    TraumaSurfer replied to Kevsab7's topic in General Nursing

  10. RN or Paramedic advice

    TraumaSurfer replied to Kevsab7's topic in General Nursing

    There are several accelerated EMT programs in FL since it takes only about 110 hours for the EMT-B. The Paramedic program is somewhere around 1000 hours for that state and there are also several...

  11. Challenging paramedic exam

    TraumaSurfer replied to sportsmed's topic in General Nursing

    The information for challenging the Paramedic can be used by anyone who feels they can take a test and has a decent reason for taking it. It is a loophole that can not be filled up because of the...

  12. Challenging paramedic exam

    TraumaSurfer replied to sportsmed's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a 2008 survery by the NASEMSO from some of the states that tell which professions can test out of the Paramedic exam....

  13. Is there a law protecting a nurse doing something they are uncomfortable with?

    TraumaSurfer replied to usernam's topic in Emergency

    If you must resort to this type of attacks to get your points across, maybe you shouldn't be trying to make a point. There are several of us in EMS who share the same view points about EMS and the...

  14. Is there a law protecting a nurse doing something they are uncomfortable with?

    TraumaSurfer replied to usernam's topic in Emergency

    Are you agreeing only because a staff member made that statement? Before you stated nurses were only tag alongs. But, if it gets you off the hook for the personal attacks in an attempt to discredit my...

  15. Is there a law protecting a nurse doing something they are uncomfortable with?

    TraumaSurfer replied to usernam's topic in Emergency

    Tags along? It is on you only until something goes wrong. The RN was put on that truck for a reason and if it is for reasons beyond your scope of practice, your responsibility will be limited. Again,...

  16. Is there a law protecting a nurse doing something they are uncomfortable with?

    TraumaSurfer replied to usernam's topic in Emergency

    I do agree that the RN will probably take most of the heat if anything goes wrong with the patient. I just pointed out about ACLS and intubation since too many ask when they take the class if they are...

  17. Is there a law protecting a nurse doing something they are uncomfortable with?

    TraumaSurfer replied to usernam's topic in Emergency

    No bashing here. If you are a Paramedic you must recognize your limitations. If you are an RN you must recognize your limitations. From your statement you must be a Paramedic or an EMT who wants to...

  18. Is there a law protecting a nurse doing something they are uncomfortable with?

    TraumaSurfer replied to usernam's topic in Emergency

    First I want to say this statement is absolutely false. No ACLS class "certifies" you for intubation. In fact, intubation is not even emphasized in ACLS. I would hope that as a nurse you would know...

  19. Does HIPAA apply to famous people?

    TraumaSurfer replied to blessedmomma247's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The Congresswoman is a public official elected by the people to represent them. There may be a vested interest in her recovery and if someone will take her seat in Congress. The issues she may have...

  20. Flight Nurse vs Flight Paramedic

    TraumaSurfer replied to FlyMurse's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Advanced practice? No, the Paramedics in other countries just have the appropriate education to perform what many U.S. Paramedics do. The Paramedics in other countries have a better understanding of...

  21. Will flight programs take a bachelors degree that is not in nursing?

    TraumaSurfer replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Unfortunately you can not always choose the patients you want to transport. If the service does a lot of IFTs from ICU to ICU of different age groups, your patient will be the one who loses by having...

  22. Will flight programs take a bachelors degree that is not in nursing?

    TraumaSurfer replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    The local flight teams here prefer a BSN or some type of Bachelors degree for their RNs. The hospital based flight teams already expect this since their ICUs want BSNs for magnet status. For the...

  23. Nurses vs. Paramedics

    TraumaSurfer replied to adwilcox28's topic in General Nursing

    Read your posts and you'll see why I made my statement. I took your "drinking buddies comment to be sarcasm. You have given agreed with everything by way of kudos even to those who made nurses out to...

  24. Nurses vs. Paramedics

    TraumaSurfer replied to adwilcox28's topic in General Nursing

    I've already repeatedly stated my credentials on this forum. You do not need to accuse me of being some disgruntled EMT. I have not done any name calling or bashing of EMTs or Paramedics or nurses. So...

  25. Nurses vs. Paramedics

    TraumaSurfer replied to adwilcox28's topic in General Nursing

    I am also a little heavy handed on this thread because I believe the OP is an EMT-Basic considering or just starting a Paramedic program judging by the posts made on EMS forums. We trying to...