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Thank you, this helps out a lot, and I kind of figured the 6 figures was BS myself but I didnt know any flight RNs or flight Medics to ask so I couldn't really deny it.

I am a second year RN Student and an EMT of 2 years. I have some questions about becoming a Flight Nurse/Flight Medic. 1. Are the roles of flight nurse and flight medic interchangeable? I know it's a team deal as RN and Medic and they're equal in the eyes of licensure, with respect to the specialized training they receive in school (really wasn't a good way to say what I wanted there). But will the medic be doing all the major interventions like chest tube insertion and intubation or will the nurse being doing that, or will they both manage care (in other words use the strengths of each other to provide the highest quality care possible). 2. Do I need both a Paramedic license and an RN license? I already hold an EMT license and I'm almost done with my RN schooling, I have heard that in the state of michigan (where I live) if you hold both you are qualified for a Flight Medic or Flight RN position but I wasn't sure on where to find that information. 3. Is the call volume high, like can I expect a decent amount of work on a regular basis in any area, fixed wing and helicopter. I work in a high call volume area currently and I enjoy the constant rush 4. I know this is kind of a shameless question, but I've heard that flight crew staff make a very lucrative amount of money, well into the 6 figure range, and I was just wondering if that is true - you do not need to list numbers. I'm sorry if my questions are super odd or badly worded, I was writing this at work, haha.

First thing is first, you should try and understand why you're not getting a good grade in Anatomy and Physiology. Are you sleeping before exams, are you taking notes, are you working 40 hours a week and also going to school, are you actually studying the material, are you seeking out help where you need it. Asking questions like these will help you figure out why you aren't achieving. I would say keep trying, but I'd just like to be 100% honest here when I tell you this. If you're giving it your 100% best effort to understand the human body in Anatomy and Physiology and the best you can manage is a C+ do you really think healthcare is a work field you should pursue? This stuff never goes away, and if you don't understand how the human body works how can you correct what is going wrong with them as a nurse. Again, I'm not trying to be mean, I just want to be 100% real and honest with you.

Robert Darling

I actually already mad done out of excitement with the same name and stuff haha

I'm in 3.7 and 86 hesi! Anyone make the Facebook page yet?

So I just got off the phone with Macomb and the other programs letters were sent out on wednesday, however, the Nursing School letters will be sent out next week.

I also don't get any more info than anyone else, before the questions come in. They keep this stuff locked up super duper tight and even the advisers don't get any info that isn't required for them to do their part in the process, which unfortunately is not deciding who gets in and who doesn't

I've spoken with my adviser up and down about the MSU program and none of the stuff you guys mentioned has ever come up (my adviser is my aunt so I doubt she left it out). I may have also satisfied some of those required classes given the fact that I am an EMT but I don't know for sure. I would wait and see if you get in and sign up for the summer classes for stuff that you will need if you're on a tight budget like myself. They will go over everything in the orientation.

I will be, once I get my letter to tell me whether I'm in or not. I applied with a 3.7387/86, my academic adviser and the counselor told me that they think I will be accepted, but without the acceptance letter I can't really say I am doing much of anything yet haha