Shamira Aizza

Shamira Aizza

Rotor EMS, Ped's ICU, CT-ICU,

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  1. Too tall?

    Shamira Aizza replied to dm22's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Your ht/wt may be around the max allowable for most flight programs...your ht/wt should not disqualify you from any flight program I am familiar with. It's not an issue of decapitation, but more of...

  2. President flip flops on non destructive stem cell research.

    Shamira Aizza replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nor do you understand the complexities of a reasonable presentation of the facts. MJ conveniently left out the additional comments Ms. Lawrimore made saying that this research was a step in the right...

  3. Interesting Flight stories

    Shamira Aizza replied to WillsRN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    We always tell the pilot he can have the stretcher....God knows I'm never going to lay on that disgusting

  4. UPMC Presby?

    Shamira Aizza replied to wonderbee's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Clincally, it's a phenomenal place to work, especially the ICU's. Trauma/Neuro, Surgical, or Cardiothoracic. MICU is good, too, but not as intense as the surgical-run ICU's. You will learn an...

  5. UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing

    Shamira Aizza replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I attended UPMC S. Maggies. I give them an overall grade of "C". Nothing special about the school. The instructors are not pioneers in nursing education and they give the same canned lectures every...

  6. Flight Nursing

    Shamira Aizza replied to NurseLatteDNP's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    It's a process of preparation. Becoming a paramedic is a big plus. Sometimes an EMT certification is sufficient. The key is obtaining at least 3-5 years experience in the hospital in a critical care...

  7. Pay Scale for Flight Nurses?

    Shamira Aizza replied to student4ever's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Regarding profit, you are somewhat correct. NFP's that 'need' to make money don't have to make money for stockholders in the form of dividends, splits, or price. However, NFP's that are extensions of...

  8. Pay Scale for Flight Nurses?

    Shamira Aizza replied to student4ever's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I'm guessing a PHI program; sounds like their scheduling practices, and I've seen what they offer as far as moving benefits for new hires and I'd expect the regular benefits to be as enticing. And...

  9. I saw something new and scary

    Shamira Aizza replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    I suppose that depends if you are having a baby or an abortion now, doesn't it? BTW, babies are not useful items to be carried about in the human body. Otherwise, I see not the relevance to this...

  10. Interesting Flight stories

    Shamira Aizza replied to WillsRN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Understood, well said. Sorry about that. If there is a gentler way to say it, I would try. This is something I have great passion about, and my position is one I take a lot of grief for. In spite of...

  11. Interesting Flight stories

    Shamira Aizza replied to WillsRN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Not to hijack this thread, but I think this is an excellent example of why Red-lights/siren should rarely (probably never) be used for critical care interfacility transports...at least during the...

  12. I saw something new and scary

    Shamira Aizza replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    I prefer to view urine as the waste product that it is. If it were useful to the body, it wouldn't be

  13. Erie, PA Lifestar medevac helicopter missing

    Shamira Aizza posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    An Erie, PA Lifestar medevac helicopter went missing at around 11:40 pm Friday night. Only the pilot was on board. The pilot was enroute from Kane Community Hospital to Bradford airport to refuel and...

  14. Regarding paramedics in ER..why are they paid so terribly ?

    Shamira Aizza replied to carachel2's topic in Emergency

    Since one of my friends just took the licensure exam last week (no degree), could you provide a link or some verification please. http://www.miemss.org/ems_plan/EMSPlan_FinalFirstDraft.pdf This link...

  15. Regarding paramedics in ER..why are they paid so terribly ?

    Shamira Aizza replied to carachel2's topic in Emergency

    I am a licensed paramedic and RN in the State of Maryland...an associates degree is not required to become a paramedic in Maryland. I am required, however, to maintain my National Registry...

  16. paramedics in the ER

    Shamira Aizza replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Emergency

  17. Do I have to have a BSN for my Goals or is an Associates OK, I have my Masters?

    Shamira Aizza replied to ezra19742002's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    A BSN is not required in most rotor or fixed wing flight programs to become a flight nurse. I was a diploma RN with a BS in another field when I first became a rotor flight nurse. I have since...

  18. drunks

    Shamira Aizza replied to Dave11's topic in Emergency

    Drunks are human beings...yes. They do deserve the same attention to wellbeing and medical care. I was originally going to say that I don't believe they deserve the same 'respect as anyone else,' but...

  19. what steps do I need to take to become a flight nurse??

    Shamira Aizza replied to nursejennie76's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    You probably have a good deal of relevant exposure, but probably don't have enough actual experience. 1. One year of ED experience as an RN isn't enough when it comes to flying; few ED's (even Level 1...

  20. CRNA to Flight Nurse?

    Shamira Aizza replied to rn29306's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Our flight program likes to hire CRNA's, and they make good flight nurses. However, their tenure in our flight program is chronically short-term. Every CRNA that has come to work at our flight program...