FiremedicMike RN, EMT-P

FiremedicMike is a RN, EMT-P and specializes in ED RN, Firefighter/Paramedic.

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1. NP and CRNA program combined

   FiremedicMike replied to guest769224's topic in NP

   edited, I was wrong

2. Calif RNs - think very carefully if you really want to become an NP

   FiremedicMike replied to FullGlass's topic in NP

   You said it yourself, some of us want to be in the provider role. It's not about the money for me.

3. Paramedics Criminally Charged/Convicted

   FiremedicMike replied to emtpbill's topic in General Nursing

   I'd say that's regional, in our state it is within the scope of practice and no additional training or approval is necessary. I am aware of some departments in the state where it is only carried on supervisor/coordinator vehicles, but I believe it i...

4. Paramedics Criminally Charged/Convicted

   FiremedicMike replied to emtpbill's topic in General Nursing

   The switch from physical to chemical restraint in the field started about 10 years ago. You must not work in an emergency department, it's fairly common. As for why ketamine/versed instead of a B52, I can't answer that, you'd have to ask the medic...

5. The Collapsing Healthcare System in the US

   FiremedicMike replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

   I'll take that one step further - an immediate overhaul to our profit driven healthcare system would likely cause our economy to implode.

6. NP to physician... is it possible?

   FiremedicMike replied to FamNP123's topic in NP

   I don't have family members who are physicians, but my job role at the FD puts me in direct contact with physicians outside of their typical hospital duties. They are strong and dedicated, generally available 24/7, and never have an off switch. Thi...

7. Why the double standard.

   FiremedicMike replied to RN2364's topic in Men

   Dress it up however you like, you are excusing discriminatory behavior based on the behavior of the overwhelming minority and a fictitious culture that excuses rape. I'm done with this conversation.

8. Why the double standard.

   FiremedicMike replied to RN2364's topic in Men

   If you truly have no fear of ever being accused of inappropriate behavior as a male with female patients, then you are ignoring society.

9. Why the double standard.

   FiremedicMike replied to RN2364's topic in Men

   1. Do you know that Turner's sentencing was because of his "promising future" because you have inside information on the trial? Legal experience? Direct expert understanding of sentencing guidelines? Or are you just basing that statement on how i...

10. Why the double standard.

    FiremedicMike replied to RN2364's topic in Men

    So then I'm curious - have you experienced the same fear and double standard as the rest of us, but you're okay with it because you feel it's our own fault? Honestly, excusing a double standard is never okay, I'm not sure how you've addressed th...

11. Why the double standard.

    FiremedicMike replied to RN2364's topic in Men

    All 3 of those examples are men who were literally convicted of their sexual crimes. Not good examples based on your own definition, as those rapes weren't tolerated or excused and the rape victims were not punished.

12. Why the double standard.

    FiremedicMike replied to RN2364's topic in Men

    I'd be curious to know how you define or show examples of a "rape tolerant culture", but either way, do you feel that this "rape tolerant culture" is the fault of men? You are quick to dismiss the experiences of male nurses posting here who hav...

13. Why the double standard.

    FiremedicMike replied to RN2364's topic in Men

    So this entire situation is our fault because of the actions of a few? Interesting..

14. Is this New Grad Residency Program...normal?

    FiremedicMike replied to NewGradNurze's topic in General Nursing

    My residency was 12 months and there was no rotating shifts. That would be a non starter for me.

15. Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    FiremedicMike replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    For whatever reason, waveform capnography still isn't the gold standard in the hospital, even though we learned this in EMS years ago. You can fool colormetric devices.. you can mishear lung sounds.. you can't fool waveform capnography.