ufmedic

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1. Volunteer as a EMT?

   ufmedic replied to FINDURPASSION's topic in Emergency

   I didn't really have to study in nursing school either. I graduated second in my class for my BSN and only bought the pathophysiology and maternal-newborn text books. As a surgical intensive care...

2. doc brings medical student without permission

   ufmedic replied to BETSRN's topic in General Nursing

   Most hospitals have a clause in the paperwork that the patient signs before admission stating that students and other observers may be present for teaching purposes and may actually be participating...

3. restarting prehospital IV's

   ufmedic replied to JillR's topic in Emergency

   Annals of Emergency Medicine (OCT 1996) found that pre-hospital IVs had a lower infection rate than hospital initiated IVs. There are several studies that say differnt things; however, the technique...

4. Opportunities for RNs in the Field

   ufmedic replied to EricTAMUCC-BSN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   Although several states allow RNs with EMT-B cert. to challenge the paramedic exam, there is no substitute for actually going to paramedic school and getting the experience. Just because you have RN...

5. ER nurses compared to EMT's

   ufmedic replied to Dinith88's topic in Emergency

   Believe me, and I know others will agree with me, they are completely worlds, and I love them all. Each has different, yet the same focus. {QUOTE} I agree, most of the nurses that give prehospital...

6. ER nurses compared to EMT's

   ufmedic replied to Dinith88's topic in Emergency

   Being both a nurse and paramedic, I don't know why there are so many nurses that look down on paramedics. Paramedics undergo extensive and rigorous training (taking about 2 years to complete when you...

7. ER nurses compared to EMT's

   ufmedic replied to Dinith88's topic in Emergency