Rio ASN, RN

Rio is a ASN, RN and specializes in HEMS 6 years.

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1. Where are the jobs at?

   Rio replied to mwboswell's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   mia culpa- deep breath taken- I understand what you're asking

2. Flight Nurse Book Called Trauma Junkie

   Rio replied to turquoisefire's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   Very well written. So many of the stories and situations I can relate

3. Any advice for a flight nursing interview?

   Rio replied to cardiac.cure03's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   Sorry I'm a little late for the dance. If you get this before your interview I hope it is helpful. Be yourself- having no trauma experience is NOT a deal breaker. Nothing is more revealing than a...

4. Quick question

   Rio replied to cardiac.cure03's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   Trust Mostly we're all coming from the same place, we want whats best for our patient. If there is a disagreement try looking to the other view. Communication Talk with one another, keep the comm...

5. CCT (Ground) Motion Sickness and Other Questions

   Rio replied to Ump104's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   Do you get sick no matter the position in the vehicle? ie, facing forward, sitting on the bench sideways or in the aft facing seat? Getting motion sick should not impede hiring unless it is to the...

6. A Lot of Flight Nursing Jobs

   Rio replied to Rio's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   Ok... so you are "not afraid of a hard work"... then you should have no trouble finding the paragraphs of step by step instructions on how to research, apply and even conduct the interview process in...

7. Another question

   Rio replied to saukee's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   The program in Hartford Conn. fly a RN and RT pairing. I think* both need to be EMT's. One may* have to be a Paramedic. If you're already a RT I would go the RN route because of the increased job...

8. The Beginning to an End

   Rio replied to AlmostBSN's topic in General Nursing

   ahhh... the memories:grpwlcm: right out of school, I landed a fulltime job on the evening shift in med-surg:up: but first I had to orient on day shift :bowingpur I'm not sure why but tht's the way...

9. Size limits

   Rio replied to saukee's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   No, you are not too big. Half our medical crew weight about 235#. We even have some pushing 275#. Most programs have a weight limit, ours is 220# with helmet and radio. Obviously our management...

10. What Can I Say?

    Rio replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ok .. don't know about your Union and the Collective Bargaining Agreement... but even in Massachusetts "oral sex with a resident" is professional misconduct. (Especially in the nursing profession) ....

11. Worn out with 2 jobs and school

    Rio replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    Ok... *poof*... you now have the assertivenss to quit the LTC job. This magic spell is only good for 3 days so do not procastinate... Now come here have a hug.... good, now go

12. RN to RD. What do you think?

    Rio replied to HURN's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with the others; keep your license active. I would also advise you not to forget your nursing roots. They will serve you well as an RD. Good luck to

13. How to begin?

    Rio replied to Mzjez's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I think that this is an ideal time to bust someone's bubble. Before they spend the next three years of their career getting the minimum requirements to enter a transport nursing career only to find...

14. How to begin?

    Rio replied to Mzjez's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Anyone interested in air medical transport should be completely informed. The Washington Post series is a concise, albeit journalistic, picture of the industry. The NTSB report is another good...

15. Helicoptor trauma transport cost

    Rio replied to Jerry 75's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    pricelessif you are disputing charges then call the program director and explain your