Recent content by ChristopherM

Yeah, that makes perfect sense. After thinking about it some more, I think my specific goals might be better achieved with (optional) additional clinical rotations with providers. But to be clear I am not in charge of the decision and have not been advocating mandatory work in the units. I...

Yeah, no worries. Just saying I get the message.

Well like I said I appreciate the insight. Clearly, it is not a common or popular practice.

12-hour shifts. You are both correct that there are serious potential problems with the idea of being assigned to work in the units while on shift. I don't find it to be an issue currently as the vast majority of the time it is entirely voluntary. There have only been a handful of times I can...

I think you make some compelling points. My ideal situation would be the ability for crew to optionally pick up shifts in the units. And of course we also do clinical rotations which achieves a similar benefit though with less frequency. I imagine in the end the situation will remain unchanged...

I was curious if anyone works for a program that officially assigns flight team members to work in the ED or other units either on shift or as an overtime opportunity. At present, we are not typically tasked with such an assignment but can be asked to help out if staffing is short or if volume...

This is just great advice in general. I have been thinking about shadowing some NPs to make sure the career change is worth the effort. To be clear, I fully understand I don't have the education or skillset of a physician or APP. However I work in a pretty high-speed program with a fair amount...

Yeah I am lucky if I remember which base I am going to each day. But you're right not something that really matters just one of those EMS curiosities

I just thought it was a weird and senseless comment but you do you.

I just thought pointing out that nothing was 100 percent on a thread about writing info on gloves was a bit pedantic.

I am not saying the job itself is terrible. It just seems like you can do the same job as a RN so becoming a Paramedic makes little sense. Most of my RN partners have worked part time or per diem as medics and went through a brief process to get their cards. I realize my experience is just one...

Nothing ?

Overall I think this just goes to show how sorry a state we are in. It seems like others here have different experiences, but in the area I work becoming a Paramedic is almost universally regarded as a poor choice. I can think of numerous examples of young people being talked out of the job and...

Firstly, making more money if I stay a flight provider. Secondly, the ability to transition to advanced practice which in my case is easier to do via nursing as I have a certificate in paramedicine versus a degree that could be used to move towards PA. It's not that I dislike the job. It is...

Is it possible to follow up formally with your medical director or educator? I find this is always extremely helpful on cases you have questions about. If you could obtain a more detailed HPI and information on the pt's hospital course it might give you some good directions of study.