micuRNEMTP

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1. I Should Be in Jail

   micuRNEMTP replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, seriously... So because someone disagrees with abortion or is a Republican or pickets against your chosen political standing, you feel it necessary to run them down. That goes along way to...

2. Can paramedic or EMT administer an IM med like Haldol or Ativan to help unruly pt?

   micuRNEMTP replied to ~Transplant Nurse~'s topic in Emergency

   You should do fine... I learned a lot in Paramedic school, then further expanded that knowledge base in RN school... NCLEX was 75 questions long, and from clock in to clock out under 40 minutes......

3. Can paramedic or EMT administer an IM med like Haldol or Ativan to help unruly pt?

   micuRNEMTP replied to ~Transplant Nurse~'s topic in Emergency

   This thread is way off base. The original question regarded medicines that Paramedics can administer. If you aren't a paramedic, then refrain from telling those of us who are, just what we can and...

4. Can paramedic or EMT administer an IM med like Haldol or Ativan to help unruly pt?

   micuRNEMTP replied to ~Transplant Nurse~'s topic in Emergency

   First, I don't know you, and obviously you don't know me. I never suggested that I know everything, nor did I remotely imply such. I was in orientation for 9 weeks with a ARNP and Critical Care P.A....

5. Can paramedic or EMT administer an IM med like Haldol or Ativan to help unruly pt?

   micuRNEMTP replied to ~Transplant Nurse~'s topic in Emergency

   So I am confused as to your extensive knowledge of the EMS profession, specifically NREMTPs. Obviously you are not a Nationally Registered EMT Paramedic, of course the old "brotherhood" may have been...

6. Can paramedic or EMT administer an IM med like Haldol or Ativan to help unruly pt?

   micuRNEMTP replied to ~Transplant Nurse~'s topic in Emergency

   My old service was really at the forefront of proactive treatment of all patients, back many years ago. Our protocols allowed for lots of thinking on the fly for treatment. We utilized RSI in...

7. Can paramedic or EMT administer an IM med like Haldol or Ativan to help unruly pt?

   micuRNEMTP replied to ~Transplant Nurse~'s topic in Emergency

   And yes Paramedics can administer IM meds. Its all up to the Medical

8. Can paramedic or EMT administer an IM med like Haldol or Ativan to help unruly pt?

   micuRNEMTP replied to ~Transplant Nurse~'s topic in Emergency

   Short answer: EMTs and Paramedics work on standing orders/protocols set by a Medical Director or MedControl. Long Story:Totally dependent on employer and Medical Director. My former employer did not...