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  1. paramedic nursing

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

    Florida does not use the NR for Paramedic certification. Instead it has its own state exam. An RN can challenge the state Paramedic exam after they are certified EMT-Bs (NREMT). After that they can...

  2. RN-to-Paramedic Bridge

    TraumaSurfer replied to Mike A. Fungin RN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    If you notice on the link I posted earlier, the states all vary. But besides the BON's position on some prehospital issues, the state EMS boards have the most say. They have written to control this...

  3. RN-to-Paramedic Bridge

    TraumaSurfer replied to Mike A. Fungin RN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Just having a Paramedic cert does not guarantee competency in endotracheal intubation. There are some Paramedics who may not have placed a tube for several years. Their Paramedic program may not have...

  4. Heated debate between Civilian ED RN and FMF Hospital Corpsman.

    TraumaSurfer replied to testing109's topic in Emergency

    This debate has also come up with the transition from military to civilian Paramedic. That also can be difficult. The military medic is very well versed in trauma and the ailments of young people who...

  5. RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

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

    The training and education Paramedics get about intubation and RSI will vary from state to state and school to school. In some states RSI is not even allowed for a Paramedic because of the meds which...

  6. paramedics in the ER

    TraumaSurfer replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Emergency

    In several states the Paramedic cert is not recognized inside the walls of the hospital. There are many RNs who are also EMT-Ps. The RN is considered to be a higher license which is the one they will...

  7. RN-to-Paramedic Bridge

    TraumaSurfer replied to Mike A. Fungin RN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I believe IL still has the PHRN credential. Some states mandate the Paramedic cert for RNs and for some it is the employer's preference. However, it will generally be the RN license that your will...

  8. Looking for a valid source to get training material on asthma and etc.

    TraumaSurfer replied to blessnme's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Asthma Educators AAE AAE - Association for Asthma Educators National Asthma Educator Cert Board NAECB AARC American Association for Respiratory Care AARC Asthma Educator Course AARC Continuing...

  9. RN-to-Paramedic Bridge

    TraumaSurfer replied to Mike A. Fungin RN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Mike, are you still in California? If so, you can hook up with the MICN program which may then be able to direct you to where you can get the needed 40 ALS patient contacts. After that, you just get...

  10. paramedics in the ER

    TraumaSurfer replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Emergency

    Old thread but unfortunately in the U.S., EMS education changes very little. There seems to be some misconceptions about the education and training of the Paramedic. The DOT curriculum only provides...