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  1. End of CCT Nurses in California?

    TraumaSurfer posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    It looks like the California EMSA is advancing its proposal for the Critical Care Paramedic in California. This provides for an expanded scope of practice which may surpass that of the RN even without...

  2. Smoking and Health Care Providers: Regulate?

    TraumaSurfer posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    How do you handle co-workers (including those from other departments) who smoke and smell like it either by the smoke or heavy perfumes to mask it? Do you get annoyed when co-workers take smoke breaks...

  3. The Infamous Cab-ulance

    TraumaSurfer replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Emergency

    Are you medic2514? How do you know what he is thinking? On the EMS forums some Paramedics get into a tantrum mode as soon as the education word is mentioned. I bet he has said the same "I am...

  4. WHY do I need a BSN?

    TraumaSurfer replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hasn't anybody taken advantage of the tuition assistance of their employer PLUS their state's RN loan forgiveness or repayment? Examples: http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/449...

  5. The Infamous Cab-ulance

    TraumaSurfer replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Emergency

    Amazing how everytime someone mentions the education for Paramedics should be raised it is seen as a hate post. Thus EMS remains a certificate technician and those who might love EMS but must move on...

  6. The Infamous Cab-ulance

    TraumaSurfer replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Emergency

    I see you still want a medic vs nurse discussion even though those commenting at you are experienced in EMS. RNs get what they need to know about codes in their orientation which is a lot longer...

  7. I already have a bachelors in Exercise Science. Should I get my ADN?

    TraumaSurfer replied to laurenroush's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do not go backwards in degrees. Transfer those credits to a BSN or one of the few entry MSN programs. Nursing will not care about your other degrees. The BSN is what will matter. You also should...

  8. WHY do I need a BSN?

    TraumaSurfer replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There is actually no reason for the nurses with 20+ years of experience to act like this is a big surprise. ADN vs BSN is definitely not new. Back in the 1980s the BSN legislation was a big deal. But,...

  9. The Infamous Cab-ulance

    TraumaSurfer replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Emergency

    Your comment makes not sense. If it takes 30 years of "street smarts" to be compared with a new grad with a college degree than I think my point has been made. Let's make a more realistic comparison...

  10. The Infamous Cab-ulance

    TraumaSurfer replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Emergency

    Two years tell us very little. Many programs are stretch out the same numbers of "hours of trainig" over a long period of time. EMT is also only about 110 to 150 hours which could be done in 3 weeks....

  11. The Infamous Cab-ulance

    TraumaSurfer replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Emergency

    Where do I get my info from? Thirty years of working in EMS and EDs along with attending state and national conferences as well as state and regional meetings listening to all the problems which...

  12. Why do some choose to pursue BSN over ASN first?

    TraumaSurfer replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I suppose you want to stay at that one hospital in the same job until you retire. No transfers or promotions? Same pay grade?What happens if you friend is no longer the manager when you finish? Even...

  13. The Infamous Cab-ulance

    TraumaSurfer replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Emergency

    What has EMS done to improve things? There is no way Paramedics in the US are prepared to run at the same level as those in other countries which have a Masters degree. Six to eight months of...

  14. WHY do I need a BSN?

    TraumaSurfer replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In the American language a question can also indicate sarcasm. Where did you get the "2 semesters" from for a bridge program for Paramedics. YOU mentioned it. If know of a 2 semester bridge program,...

  15. WHY do I need a BSN?

    TraumaSurfer replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You need to start providing links to back up your statements. I have provided them when I need to make a point. I could also link back to your own posts when you question what I have written...

  16. WHY do I need a BSN?

    TraumaSurfer replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Paramedics can also take the program right after receiving their cert. This is a very easy way for a Paramedic to get to RN. It is definitely shorter than any "bridge"

  17. WHY do I need a BSN?

    TraumaSurfer replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In one post you want people to spend big money for the MSN. Now you are saying it is not worth it. In your MSN post you take about taking the shortest possible route to get an end result yet you...

  18. asthma clinic

    TraumaSurfer replied to confused06's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Since you are from California, I suggest finding a list of meds commonly seen in Mexico. This is not just for the Spanish speaking people from Mexico and other countries but also for Americans who...

  19. Am I wasting my time with an ASN?

    TraumaSurfer replied to BayouBelle22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You need to look at the HR employment section of the hospitals you are considering for employment after you get the RN license. If they say "BSN preferred" you will have your answer. The same will be...

  20. New RN; I want to quit my job already.

    TraumaSurfer replied to irishlynn5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Try to get a serious focus on your health and fine tuning your body to accept night shift until you pay your dues to transfer. Become a q3 eater. Package small portions in little containers to munch...

  21. asthma clinic

    TraumaSurfer replied to confused06's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    You can look up the references used for the Asthma Educator Certification. HOME | NAECB Take the Asthma Educator review course if you can and/or attend their national conference. You should become...

  22. Pt's FB pictures of me

    TraumaSurfer replied to rse3's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Anybody remember a simpler time when we could take a group photo with a patient who made a miraculous recovery, post the pics of our NICU "grads" on a wall or take photos of our co-workers in the...

  23. WHY do I need a BSN?

    TraumaSurfer replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Since this refers to the OP's topic, why get the MSN? You have made it sound very easy but in reality it is not for everybody. If someone wants to get the BSN for the sake of having one for whatever...

  24. Patients with sticky fingers!

    TraumaSurfer replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    We allow parents to take almost everything disposable home once their child is discharged since the stuff will be tossed and the items probably have already been charged out. This might even include...

  25. WHY do I need a BSN?

    TraumaSurfer replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    But...you need to get the ADN before the MSN. There might not be a local MSN program and even an online MSN program might cost 2x more than a BSN degree since the graduate rates will be charged. MSN...