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It's a little odd to go onto a college campus and realize you have more in common with the faculty than 90% of the students, even though it's been less than 10 years since you were one...
 
usalsfyre said:
It's a little odd to go onto a college campus and realize you have more in common with the faculty than 90% of the students, even though it's been less than 10 years since you were one...
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You know whats more odd is to go on a college campus and be older than the faculty.
 
I passed my lift test!!!

Only girl that was able to do it :-) I'm proud of myself.
 
abckidsmom said:
What did they have you do?
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150lb forward 20ft. Then walk backward 20 ft.

125lb up 5 stairs. then backward down the 5 stairs.

then 100lb on a stretcher with a partner up and down the stairs twice switching ends.

Then take the same stretcher and load it into the ambulance.
 
Anjel1030 said:
150lb forward 20ft. Then walk backward 20 ft.

125lb up 5 stairs. then backward down the 5 stairs.

then 100lb on a stretcher with a partner up and down the stairs twice switching ends.

Then take the same stretcher and load it into the ambulance.
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What form did the 125 lb take? One test I went to had weights duct taped to a back board.
 
abckidsmom said:
What form did the 125 lb take? One test I went to had weights duct taped to a back board.
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It was a barbell for everything. And then just the wights strapped to the stretcher.
 
usalsfyre said:
It's a little odd to go onto a college campus and realize you have more in common with the faculty than 90% of the students, even though it's been less than 10 years since you were one...
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ALS,

I was curious what made you choose RT over rn? Just curious, i was talking about pay scales /c the RTs at work and it seems like they still come in under RNs. Not to mention there are WAYYYY less RTs in the hospital. What are your goals or do you just want the info? Anyway, i know its not always about money etc. Just hadn't been off long enough to post the question earlier
 
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8jimi8 said:
ALS,

I was curious what made you choose RT over rn? Just curious, i was talking about pay scales /c the RTs at work and it seems like they still come in under RNs. Not to mention there are WAYYYY less RTs in the hospital. What are your goals or do you just want the info? Anyway, i know its not always about money etc. Just hadn't been off long enough to post the question earlier
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They do come in a little under RNs. Like you said, it's not always about the money.

I am absolutely fascinated by the cardiorespiratory system. When I did CCT I found dealing with vents and different forms of NIPPV was by far my favorite part, and what I miss back on a 911 truck more than anything. In addition, there's a family issue now that has increased my interest in the lungs even more.

I know from previous experience as a tech/clinicals that bedside nursing, especially in the entry level areas like med/surg, might not be for me. I realize I'm giving up a little pay and ALOT of flexibility, but being unhappy for a few years until I could move into an advanced practice role just isn't worth it to me.
 
usalsfyre said:
They do come in a little under RNs. Like you said, it's not always about the money.

I am absolutely fascinated by the cardiorespiratory system. When I did CCT I found dealing with vents and different forms of NIPPV was by far my favorite part, and what I miss back on a 911 truck more than anything. In addition, there's a family issue now that has increased my interest in the lungs even more.

I know from previous experience as a tech/clinicals that bedside nursing, especially in the entry level areas like med/surg, might not be for me. I realize I'm giving up a little pay and ALOT of flexibility, but being unhappy for a few years until I could move into an advanced practice role just isn't worth it to me.
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It is my professional opinion and belief that you would absolutely without a doubt thrive in a Cardiovascular Critical Care Unit.
 
medicRob said:
It is my professional opinion and belief that you would absolutely without a doubt thrive in a Cardiovascular Critical Care Unit.
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The problem is getting a job in CVICU in the current market.
 
usalsfyre said:
They do come in a little under RNs. Like you said, it's not always about the money.

I am absolutely fascinated by the cardiorespiratory system. When I did CCT I found dealing with vents and different forms of NIPPV was by far my favorite part, and what I miss back on a 911 truck more than anything. In addition, there's a family issue now that has increased my interest in the lungs even more.

I know from previous experience as a tech/clinicals that bedside nursing, especially in the entry level areas like med/surg, might not be for me. I realize I'm giving up a little pay and ALOT of flexibility, but being unhappy for a few years until I could move into an advanced practice role just isn't worth it to me.
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With your vitae, you could pretty much walk into any ICU as a new grad RN...6 months and you'll be on the floor on your own. I have great rapport with our RTs. We talk about vents and nipap all the time. Plus as an RT you have like 30 patient's so you end up running from floor to floor and getting called to every room every 5 minutes to do a&a nebs.
 
8jimi8 said:
With your vitae, you could pretty much walk into any ICU as a new grad RN...6 months and you'll be on the floor on your own. I have great rapport with our RTs. We talk about vents and nipap all the time. Plus as an RT you have like 30 patient's so you end up running from floor to floor and getting called to every room every 5 minutes to do a&a nebs.
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I guess i just see it as the flexibility factor. Beyond becoming and MD/DO nursing has so many opportunities. That's why I went to nursing school before starting EMS education.
 
Oh yeah, I forgot to post. I went to the specialist this morning, as I predicted he wants me to wear a holter. He says that after the holter, if everything looks okay, I am cleared to go back to work, with the agreement that I will come in for semi-regular check ups.
 
medicRob said:
Oh yeah, I forgot to post. I went to the specialist this morning, as I predicted he wants me to wear a holter. He says that after the holter, if everything looks okay, I am cleared to go back to work, with the agreement that I will come in for semi-regular check ups.
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Semi-regular according to him or according to you? But I'm glad to hear you're doing okay.
 
usalsfyre said:
The problem is getting a job in CVICU in the current market.
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What is the current market? In my area, new grads with experience are welcomed in ICUs. I know it's not great for all new grads, but a unique one can have success.
 
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