flyaway replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency
It's impossible to "precept" in a trauma or code, like you would another pt. Time is so valuable and besides stepping back and watching, initially, there isn't time for step by step explanation. Being...
We get paid "$2 hazard pay" for flying which isn't much different than the ED. They don't like paying for the time you aren't "flying"....while you await a mission,so many programs don't pay much more...
It's not impossible to become a flight nurse, however most enjoy the job so much, they stick with it. I know the hospital I work for requires RN, Paramedic, a minimum of 3 yrs ICU/ER experience, plus...