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    A corspman at the squad level

    No, putting a "pecker checker" at squad level is overkill. TCCC is taught to those going downrange. That is sufficient given that 2/3rds of preventable battlefield deaths are attributed to uncontrolled hemorrhage followed by approximately 1/3rd TP. Both situations are covered in TCCC. Not saying...
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    Paramedic Certificate to Degree

    Been off the grid for a while. So as I've reacclimated, doing a lot of reading, I'm seeing articles about why the low pay for paramedics, the push to call EMTs as paramedics. Several articles said the LACK of degrees was a big issue. Couldn't agree more. The longer medics stick their collective...
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    So I think I have Covid....

    Was the last fit test before or after? And why 5 boosters?
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    Thoughts on RNs being allowed to challenge Medic exam?

    Most RN programs are ASN, not AAS.
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    Thoughts on RNs being allowed to challenge Medic exam?

    LATE RESPONSE. In Florida, until recently, an RN, PA, MD could challenge Florida PM test, IF they had a Florida EMT license. If not, no joy. I did this after nursing school and passing NCLEX-RN. I had my NREMT, got reciprocity for FL EMT, took the state PM exam and smoked it. As I understand...
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    Is riding two 10 hour shifts a week enough to be a good medic?

    ALS skills are Monkey Skills. Assessing and diagnosing are what you should be concerned with.
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    Is riding two 10 hour shifts a week enough to be a good medic?

    If you EVER feel comfortable, you are complacent.
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    Paramedic vs RN

    Which state? PA has PHNs who can operate like a medic
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    accountability of controlled substance

    Signature blocks for two person integrity plus supervisor or pharmacist.
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    Fentanyl and Anaphylaxis

    Nope, the batteries were dead and the tubes clogged with cerumen.
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    Intubation and the unconscious

    Sats are 80% despite Fi02 of 100% and you're talking "eventual intubation"? Seriously?
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    Intubation and the unconscious

    Read all of the other replies. She is in ARDS, no gag reflex, and her sats are in the toilet. Intubate her, period. {edited}. No need for etomidate, versed, or paralytics.
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    Accepted to RN bridge!

    NCLEX is a pass or fail exam. The maximum number of questions is 265. 25 questions are experimental and don't count. I got 75 questions in 50 minutes when the computer shut down, I passed. If you get to 265, you pass. The questions are A, B, C, D and you pick the "most correct" answer. Then...
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    Do you need to stop at MVAs? What do you do if there is no need for EMS

    What you stated is the same thing for malpractice. The first of the four elements is DUTY TO ACT, or in the hospital setting, required standard of care, and that standard of care was violated. The answer is what does the statute(s) say; local, state, etc.? As for risk, it is not an element, not...
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    Do you need to stop at MVAs? What do you do if there is no need for EMS

    You ask a lot of great questions. Foremost, Duty To Act vis-a-vis municipality assets is state and county/city specific; and can be found in the statutes. Duty To Act for a medic/EMT off duty is only required in about 4 states (I did a paper on this a few years ago, but you didn't ask this).
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