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I don’t see me working past 65 (God Willing), if things continue to move along accordingly. Maybe clown school, join the circus. But seriously, I don’t know that I will be on the flight line in 10-15 years. Ideally I would love to spearhead a college-level critical care course similar to the...

I don’t disagree with pursuing the RN route if that is what you wish. It does offer much more versatility and “outs”, however, it isn’t for everyone. I am one that it just wasn’t for.

@Mitchellmvhs I am guessing you’re in SoCal, specifically Orange County. There are more affordable places in CA, and less crowded. But I get the “wanting to get out of California” thing. I did my FP-C after being a paramedic for almost a decade. This was just before the countless prep courses...

I can’t recall ATM. This was over a decade ago when I had asked one of the supervisors training me how we were legally allowed to first respond and intercept when needed.

Correct. And yes, @Aprz my understanding is that there was one other county whose had their first responder certificate approved through CHP to use QRV’s in that manner. Theoretically they’d been doing it for years with supes when things were stretched thin or if they were needed, but these are...

Did anyone know you’re their soon-to-be next chief, or did you go all Undercover Boss on them?…

Our county recently implemented something similar so my old company is doing the same. My understanding is that they bought a couple of new SUV’s, and are also using the supervisor units as fly cars. It would have been fun had I stayed. They’re single medic staffed too. Oh well.

In the event that I ever decide to go back to ground, care to share where? Feel free to slide me a PM if you don’t want to share publicly.

I just got over my 3rd round of Covid. The jury is still out for me on how deep I want to dive into these boosters. I’ve had one, but also felt like the Fam and I all did better at fighting it off without a recent vaxx.

But their non-toxic…

Front line? Full-time pencil pushing? Both? I spent nearly 7 years as a frontline supervisor and gained a lot of insight into the world of management, specifically middle management. Lots of luck to you.

Me.

Never forget the extension tubing on a tibial IO in a 407. That is all.

I would have a hard time explaining my way out of not RSI’ing this patient with the information provided. However, I am no longer a ground provider and there are a few nuances to consider in the aeromedical vs ground environment. Anyhow, I digress.

The Missus knew from an early age (pre-teen/ teen) that she wanted to go to nursing school. She started college level prereq’s in HS, got her CNA and worked at a SNF and hospital prior to nursing school. All of this was before she hit 20. Her nursing program had a wait list to contend with so...

I would be curious to gain insight from bridge program nurses who bridged with their paramedic license and/ or experience. Did/ do they feel the curriculum missed was a non-factor? I realize requirements can vary by state. My state did it for like 2 years, but I have yet to come across one...

My statements are my opinions and observations, much like yours. Isn’t that the point of these discussions and forums? Also, I feel it’s at least relevant to this thread. Cheers. I think you finally argued back your own (and my) point. Very experienced paramedic here. I have the experience...

Incredibly easy actually. The online services most these universities use, like Parchment, make it really quick and easy to get transcripts transferred over. What took the longest was getting my HS transcripts. Ironically enough I was in the midst of applying to EKU’s ASP online degree when I...

I highly doubt most nurses—with the exception of those holding a paramedic license—go to nursing school with an end goal of obtaining a paramedic license. I think a lot of paramedics see nurses/ nursing (specifically the ER/ ICU specialties) as somewhat comparable to EMS. I think they’re...

Traditionally, medical calls will require more forethought than trauma.