2 years in comparison to 8-14 is not contradictory
as far as expanded scope, i'd really like to see a masters level education for that. talk about not having the education... Paramedic textbook does not go into what medications should be prescribed and why.
Rid,
What do you think about the intubating LMA?
Our service doesn't carry them, but i used them on cadavers at the SLAM airway conference.
I'm curious why a crich came into the discussion, i thought the OP secured the airway with DL and ETI?
oh i quit posting a while back when there was a rash of my friends turning out to be lying about who they were.... Anyone remember medicRob and Sasha. jeebus.
it was so much drama i just stopped.
but here i am again, back in the EMS world.. I guess its been about two years, really. I...
What You implied was that people with Degrees have money to burn. Then You went on to state that you would let a fire chief do abdominal surgery on you.
I paid for all of the letters behind my name I'll go up against your fire chief in any type of medical showdown, cause I'm betting I know...
An ACCREDITED degree means that your PROGRAM has met the national STANDARD. Maybe that programs low output of first time pass rates are a testimonial to the standards of the curricullum, or the quality of applicants admitted. In either case, those letters DO mean something. Unles the...
Let me rephrase so that my intent will not be misconstrued.
If I walk into your office seeking medicinal advice and I see you are a bachelors prepared PA, I will keep on walking.
CRNA is the only midlevel position i can fathom. A body system i love, paid way above any other midlevel. Annnnnd.. no (freak)ing responsibility of managing total patient care, maintaining a clientele base. 0800 to 1500 and enough money to travel or do whatever else i want.