Rio

Rio ASN, RN

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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 posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Between Airmethods and AirEvac there are close to fifty open jobs across the U.S. Does anyone else find that interesting ? Also there are about a dozen on Flight

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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) ....

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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

  17. A Lot of Flight Nursing Jobs

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

    I didn't find it "extraordinary" either- just throwing out a topic for discussion. There were not that many jobs in the field 5 years ago when I started. Airmethods has over 240 bases in 40 some odd...

  18. How to begin?

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

    Some good advice, especially that ring kissing, DON'T suck up If you have not found this on your own, here are a couple articles you should read:...

  19. California flight nurse

    Rio replied to 5263rn's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I do not know what they're getting paid on average. However there is some disparity depending on whether the program is hospital or community based. My advice is to find the program you are interested...

  20. Flight nursing with OB specialty

    Rio replied to LizzyL&DRN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Hi Lizzy, Could you please clarify that you actually heard them say: "had no OB experience." My next question is: What was the crew configuration ? Two RN's or RN/RRT or RN and Paramedic. Its hard...

  21. How Much Do You Make As a Flight Nurse?

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

    Here is a provider in your area: https://lifeteam.net/ Call the Medical Base Supervisor and ask how much is the starting rate. Looks like there are quite a few

  22. Rushville, IN Helicopter Crash

    Rio replied to sjt9721's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    My condolences to the family and friends of the Flight Crew of LifeTeam 76. This thread was started as an opportunity for us to offer condolences. It is my view that discussing HEMS Safety and bad...

  23. Looking for a little guidance please

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

    look here:

  24. flight question??

    Rio replied to ky_girl_213's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    11 Bases in Kentucky

  25. Surge in air ambulance accidents...

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

    if you are having second thoughts then listen to them. too many people [crew] climb on board and abdicate responsibilty for their personal safety to more experienced providers and the