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  1. ER nurse getting paramedic

    TraumaSurfer replied to jedi88's topic in Emergency

    Bashing EMS? Inciting people? I bet you are not even in EMS nor have you ever been to understand anything in my posts. You probably could care less if EMS is a profession or not. It might just be a...

  2. ER nurse getting paramedic

    TraumaSurfer replied to jedi88's topic in Emergency

    There is a difference between bashing EMS such as saying "EMS sucks" and pointing out the flaws that has kept EMS from becoming a true health care profession which could be recognized by CMS. Those...

  3. ER nurse getting paramedic

    TraumaSurfer replied to jedi88's topic in Emergency

    That is done everyday when an RN has to get on a truck to accompany a Paramedic on an ED or ICU transfer because the Paramedic is not qualified to be manage some equipment and medications. Once the...

  4. RN to paramedic: Worthwhile?

    TraumaSurfer replied to chuckster's topic in General Nursing

    Use your education, experience and age to your advantage. Write a few articles and distribute them to various magazines and newspapers about you decision to enter the nursing profession. Market...

  5. ER nurse getting paramedic

    TraumaSurfer replied to jedi88's topic in Emergency

    I can not believe you would even ask such a question. The Paramedic scope of practice can be listed on one page and fit every med, piece of equipment and skill on that one page. You wanting more...

  6. ER nurse getting paramedic

    TraumaSurfer replied to jedi88's topic in Emergency

    No. I am a Paramedic (and FF) who has a great respect for nurses and their profession. I have also spent the past 20 years dealing with legislative issues to increase the standards for Paramedics and...

  7. RN to paramedic: Worthwhile?

    TraumaSurfer replied to chuckster's topic in General Nursing

    A potential hospital employer could also view you getting the Paramedic cert as one who might be torn between two jobs and might run off for a paid EMS/FF position at the first opportunity. But, your...

  8. ER nurse getting paramedic

    TraumaSurfer replied to jedi88's topic in Emergency

    Why drag out something that is still listed as "hours of training" rather than credit hours or degrees into something any longer than it is? Was that just to say your program took 1.5 years rather...

  9. ER nurse getting paramedic

    TraumaSurfer replied to jedi88's topic in Emergency

    If you want to work only as a Paramedic then get your Paramedic cert. If you want to advance your career as an RN, take the courses that will take you forward. In your profile it says you are still...

  10. Going from RN to Paramedic

    TraumaSurfer replied to mater44's topic in Emergency

    EMT-B http://www.unitekeducation.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=123&Itemid=134 http://www.ccjatraining.com/courses-training/accelerated-emt-b-outline.pdf Paramedic...

  11. Going from RN to Paramedic

    TraumaSurfer replied to mater44's topic in Emergency

    If my remarks offended you, being a nurse may be rough for you. As you become a medical professional, expect some criticism whether you want to hear it or not. Taking things to personally will wash...

  12. Going from RN to Paramedic

    TraumaSurfer replied to mater44's topic in Emergency

    Just because you've never seen a nurse intubate does not mean it doesn't happen. There are RNs who work Flight, CCT and Specialty who intubate in the hospital to maintain their skills to perform...

  13. Going from RN to Paramedic

    TraumaSurfer replied to mater44's topic in Emergency

    Actually, no. If you were to list all the skills an RN can do both in and out of the hospital, the RN's list would be much more extensive. If an RN works in the field with the title of prehospital,...

  14. What do I do to become a flight nurse

    TraumaSurfer replied to spat26's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    You can not always blame the economy. For every Flight RN job announcement there are probably 20 that want the position. For Paramedics there might be 200 applying for each opening. There are too...

  15. RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

    TraumaSurfer replied to ironjohn929's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    You are really too overly sensitive and must feel you should defend the FD for every comment made. "Get over yourself". FDs have good benefits. Why must you want to argue about that when it was...

  16. RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

    TraumaSurfer replied to ironjohn929's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    You did not read my posts and failed to see where I gave you credit or admitted my facts were off on a couple of things like the recent changes with ATLS certs for PAs and NPs. You continue with...

  17. RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

    TraumaSurfer replied to ironjohn929's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    How to perform a 12-lead EKG consists of the skill of applying the electrodes and turning on the machine. That memo you posted was in 2005 and it stated nothing about interpretation. You can now refer...

  18. RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

    TraumaSurfer replied to ironjohn929's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    only 242 paramedics with lafd? la is rather large. here's a quote from that department. for the actual article you'll have to sign in to the archives. however, if you put the quote into a search...

  19. RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

    TraumaSurfer replied to ironjohn929's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Care to come up with something intelligent as a rebuttal instead of just name calling? Please feel free to pick my post apart and attempt to argue each statement. But, you might want to back up what...

  20. RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

    TraumaSurfer replied to ironjohn929's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Yes you can challenge the Paramedic after EMT. All the info is on the DOH website. EMS Home The exam is only the written part and what makes it different from the NR is it asks specific questions...

  21. RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

    TraumaSurfer replied to ironjohn929's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    What "surgical" procedures are you talking about? Flight RNs can preform every "skill" that a Paramedic can. They can also manage many more pieces of equipment and medications which Paramedics can...

  22. paramedic nursing

    TraumaSurfer replied to mcgill01's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I do not believe a nurse should have to attend a program that is taught at a lesser level of education. The Paramedic is taught with a textbook written barely at the 10th grade level and assumes the...

  23. paramedic nursing

    TraumaSurfer replied to mcgill01's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Doing the initial first aid part is not that difficult to learn. The stabilization is more complex and when you have knowledge of many different tools and medications, you are better equipped for the...

  24. paramedic nursing

    TraumaSurfer replied to mcgill01's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    2 YEARS?!! Who told you that? Look up just about any college in TN and you will find this: 11 months is the longest program I found. A two year degree is NOT required in your state nor any other...

  25. paramedic nursing

    TraumaSurfer replied to mcgill01's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    You should consider taking that next step for Paramedic soon or you could be back at EMT or AEMT if TN follows along with the NREMT changes per the National EMS Scope of Practice Model. EMT-I will be...