Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 I believe that they have to be an EMT-B and have a coordinator sign off the advanced skills then pass the NR Practical and Assessment exams. Rick From: texasems-l [mailto:texasems-l ] On Behalf Of Wes Ogilvie Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 9:56 AM To: texasems-l Subject: RN to paramedic Does anyone know much about the current state of things regarding what's involved for an RN to challenge for paramedic? Thanks, Wes Ogilvie Sent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 I believe that they have to be an EMT-B and have a coordinator sign off the advanced skills then pass the NR Practical and Assessment exams. Rick From: texasems-l [mailto:texasems-l ] On Behalf Of Wes Ogilvie Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 9:56 AM To: texasems-l Subject: RN to paramedic Does anyone know much about the current state of things regarding what's involved for an RN to challenge for paramedic? Thanks, Wes Ogilvie Sent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 In Texas, I believe they can take a one semester bridge class which allows them to sit for the National Registry exam. Previously they could just challenge the test. I have been told (though do not believe, necessarily) that RNs with ECA can provide ALS on an ambulance with the medical director's approval. In other states, there are a variety of methods for RNs to become prehospital providers. Most follow one of three tracks (or combination thereof): (1) Gain your EMT, challenge the Paramedic test. (2) Take a 40 hour Paramedic refresher, challenge Paramedic test. (3) Show your RN license, get prehospital RN license (PHRN, MICN). I have a lot of opinions on this (looking at it from both sides) but I'll keep them to myself unless someone else brings it up. Austin > Does anyone know much about the current state of things regarding what's involved for an RN to challenge for paramedic? > > Thanks, > Wes Ogilvie > > Sent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 In Texas, I believe they can take a one semester bridge class which allows them to sit for the National Registry exam. Previously they could just challenge the test. I have been told (though do not believe, necessarily) that RNs with ECA can provide ALS on an ambulance with the medical director's approval. In other states, there are a variety of methods for RNs to become prehospital providers. Most follow one of three tracks (or combination thereof): (1) Gain your EMT, challenge the Paramedic test. (2) Take a 40 hour Paramedic refresher, challenge Paramedic test. (3) Show your RN license, get prehospital RN license (PHRN, MICN). I have a lot of opinions on this (looking at it from both sides) but I'll keep them to myself unless someone else brings it up. Austin > Does anyone know much about the current state of things regarding what's involved for an RN to challenge for paramedic? > > Thanks, > Wes Ogilvie > > Sent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 hmmmmm So, theoretically, it only works one way.... In a message dated 7/19/2010 1:48:30 P.M. Central Daylight Time, swalker@... writes: No From: _texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) [mailto:_texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) ] On Behalf Of jeremydriver Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 10:38 AM To: _texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) Subject: Re: RN to paramedic As a medic can we challenge the nursing exam? Sent from my iPhone On Jul 19, 2010, at 10:24 AM, A Austin _abaustin+yahoogroups@..._ (mailto:abaustin+yahoogroups@...) > wrote: In Texas, I believe they can take a one semester bridge class which allows them to sit for the National Registry exam. Previously they could just challenge the test. I have been told (though do not believe, necessarily) that RNs with ECA can provide ALS on an ambulance with the medical director's approval. In other states, there are a variety of methods for RNs to become prehospital providers. Most follow one of three tracks (or combination thereof): (1) Gain your EMT, challenge the Paramedic test. (2) Take a 40 hour Paramedic refresher, challenge Paramedic test. (3) Show your RN license, get prehospital RN license (PHRN, MICN). I have a lot of opinions on this (looking at it from both sides) but I'll keep them to myself unless someone else brings it up. Austin > Does anyone know much about the current state of things regarding what's involved for an RN to challenge for paramedic? > > Thanks, > Wes Ogilvie > > Sent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 hmmmmm So, theoretically, it only works one way.... In a message dated 7/19/2010 1:48:30 P.M. Central Daylight Time, swalker@... writes: No From: _texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) [mailto:_texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) ] On Behalf Of jeremydriver Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 10:38 AM To: _texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) Subject: Re: RN to paramedic As a medic can we challenge the nursing exam? Sent from my iPhone On Jul 19, 2010, at 10:24 AM, A Austin _abaustin+yahoogroups@..._ (mailto:abaustin+yahoogroups@...) > wrote: In Texas, I believe they can take a one semester bridge class which allows them to sit for the National Registry exam. Previously they could just challenge the test. I have been told (though do not believe, necessarily) that RNs with ECA can provide ALS on an ambulance with the medical director's approval. In other states, there are a variety of methods for RNs to become prehospital providers. Most follow one of three tracks (or combination thereof): (1) Gain your EMT, challenge the Paramedic test. (2) Take a 40 hour Paramedic refresher, challenge Paramedic test. (3) Show your RN license, get prehospital RN license (PHRN, MICN). I have a lot of opinions on this (looking at it from both sides) but I'll keep them to myself unless someone else brings it up. Austin > Does anyone know much about the current state of things regarding what's involved for an RN to challenge for paramedic? > > Thanks, > Wes Ogilvie > > Sent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 hmmmmm So, theoretically, it only works one way.... In a message dated 7/19/2010 1:48:30 P.M. Central Daylight Time, swalker@... writes: No From: _texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) [mailto:_texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) ] On Behalf Of jeremydriver Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 10:38 AM To: _texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) Subject: Re: RN to paramedic As a medic can we challenge the nursing exam? Sent from my iPhone On Jul 19, 2010, at 10:24 AM, A Austin _abaustin+yahoogroups@..._ (mailto:abaustin+yahoogroups@...) > wrote: In Texas, I believe they can take a one semester bridge class which allows them to sit for the National Registry exam. Previously they could just challenge the test. I have been told (though do not believe, necessarily) that RNs with ECA can provide ALS on an ambulance with the medical director's approval. In other states, there are a variety of methods for RNs to become prehospital providers. Most follow one of three tracks (or combination thereof): (1) Gain your EMT, challenge the Paramedic test. (2) Take a 40 hour Paramedic refresher, challenge Paramedic test. (3) Show your RN license, get prehospital RN license (PHRN, MICN). I have a lot of opinions on this (looking at it from both sides) but I'll keep them to myself unless someone else brings it up. Austin > Does anyone know much about the current state of things regarding what's involved for an RN to challenge for paramedic? > > Thanks, > Wes Ogilvie > > Sent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 As a medic can we challenge the nursing exam? Sent from my iPhone In Texas, I believe they can take a one semester bridge class which allows them to sit for the National Registry exam. Previously they could just challenge the test. I have been told (though do not believe, necessarily) that RNs with ECA can provide ALS on an ambulance with the medical director's approval. In other states, there are a variety of methods for RNs to become prehospital providers. Most follow one of three tracks (or combination thereof): (1) Gain your EMT, challenge the Paramedic test. (2) Take a 40 hour Paramedic refresher, challenge Paramedic test. (3) Show your RN license, get prehospital RN license (PHRN, MICN). I have a lot of opinions on this (looking at it from both sides) but I'll keep them to myself unless someone else brings it up. Austin > Does anyone know much about the current state of things regarding what's involved for an RN to challenge for paramedic? > > Thanks, > Wes Ogilvie > > Sent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 As a medic can we challenge the nursing exam? Sent from my iPhone In Texas, I believe they can take a one semester bridge class which allows them to sit for the National Registry exam. Previously they could just challenge the test. I have been told (though do not believe, necessarily) that RNs with ECA can provide ALS on an ambulance with the medical director's approval. In other states, there are a variety of methods for RNs to become prehospital providers. Most follow one of three tracks (or combination thereof): (1) Gain your EMT, challenge the Paramedic test. (2) Take a 40 hour Paramedic refresher, challenge Paramedic test. (3) Show your RN license, get prehospital RN license (PHRN, MICN). I have a lot of opinions on this (looking at it from both sides) but I'll keep them to myself unless someone else brings it up. Austin > Does anyone know much about the current state of things regarding what's involved for an RN to challenge for paramedic? > > Thanks, > Wes Ogilvie > > Sent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 As a medic can we challenge the nursing exam? Sent from my iPhone In Texas, I believe they can take a one semester bridge class which allows them to sit for the National Registry exam. Previously they could just challenge the test. I have been told (though do not believe, necessarily) that RNs with ECA can provide ALS on an ambulance with the medical director's approval. In other states, there are a variety of methods for RNs to become prehospital providers. Most follow one of three tracks (or combination thereof): (1) Gain your EMT, challenge the Paramedic test. (2) Take a 40 hour Paramedic refresher, challenge Paramedic test. (3) Show your RN license, get prehospital RN license (PHRN, MICN). I have a lot of opinions on this (looking at it from both sides) but I'll keep them to myself unless someone else brings it up. Austin > Does anyone know much about the current state of things regarding what's involved for an RN to challenge for paramedic? > > Thanks, > Wes Ogilvie > > Sent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 An RN must become an EMT-B and then must take at least a hybrid paramedic class Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T RN to paramedic Does anyone know much about the current state of things regarding what's involved for an RN to challenge for paramedic? Thanks, Wes Ogilvie Sent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Doesn't national registry require a paramedic program (even an abbreviated one)? I was under the impression noone without some formal paramedic education hours could sit for NREMT-P. Austin On Jul 19, 2010, at 10:22 AM, rick.moore@...> rick.moore@...> wrote: > I believe that they have to be an EMT-B and have a coordinator sign off the advanced skills then pass the NR Practical and Assessment exams. > Rick > > From: texasems-l [mailto:texasems-l ] On Behalf Of Wes Ogilvie > Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 9:56 AM > To: texasems-l > Subject: RN to paramedic > > > > Does anyone know much about the current state of things regarding what's involved for an RN to challenge for paramedic? > > Thanks, > Wes Ogilvie > > Sent from my iPad > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Doesn't national registry require a paramedic program (even an abbreviated one)? I was under the impression noone without some formal paramedic education hours could sit for NREMT-P. Austin On Jul 19, 2010, at 10:22 AM, rick.moore@...> rick.moore@...> wrote: > I believe that they have to be an EMT-B and have a coordinator sign off the advanced skills then pass the NR Practical and Assessment exams. > Rick > > From: texasems-l [mailto:texasems-l ] On Behalf Of Wes Ogilvie > Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 9:56 AM > To: texasems-l > Subject: RN to paramedic > > > > Does anyone know much about the current state of things regarding what's involved for an RN to challenge for paramedic? > > Thanks, > Wes Ogilvie > > Sent from my iPad > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Wes, I helped a couple of RN's with the process a couple of years ago and here is what was required at the time: They have to sit through an EMT-B course, pass national registry, and then the Program Coordinator evaluates there work history/experience and sets both a classroom and clinical rotation curriculum based on the subjects they lack. ER nurses where required to participate in Airway courses, OBGYN, Clinical Operations, and a few others. It is really Program Coordinator specific. On Jul 19, 2010, at 10:22 AM, rick.moore@...> rick.moore@...> wrote: > I believe that they have to be an EMT-B and have a coordinator sign off the advanced skills then pass the NR Practical and Assessment exams. > Rick > > From: texasems-l [mailto:texasems-l ] On Behalf Of Wes Ogilvie > Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 9:56 AM > To: texasems-l > Subject: RN to paramedic > > Does anyone know much about the current state of things regarding what's involved for an RN to challenge for paramedic? > > Thanks, > Wes Ogilvie > > Sent from my iPad > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Wes, I helped a couple of RN's with the process a couple of years ago and here is what was required at the time: They have to sit through an EMT-B course, pass national registry, and then the Program Coordinator evaluates there work history/experience and sets both a classroom and clinical rotation curriculum based on the subjects they lack. ER nurses where required to participate in Airway courses, OBGYN, Clinical Operations, and a few others. It is really Program Coordinator specific. On Jul 19, 2010, at 10:22 AM, rick.moore@...> rick.moore@...> wrote: > I believe that they have to be an EMT-B and have a coordinator sign off the advanced skills then pass the NR Practical and Assessment exams. > Rick > > From: texasems-l [mailto:texasems-l ] On Behalf Of Wes Ogilvie > Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 9:56 AM > To: texasems-l > Subject: RN to paramedic > > Does anyone know much about the current state of things regarding what's involved for an RN to challenge for paramedic? > > Thanks, > Wes Ogilvie > > Sent from my iPad > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Wes, I helped a couple of RN's with the process a couple of years ago and here is what was required at the time: They have to sit through an EMT-B course, pass national registry, and then the Program Coordinator evaluates there work history/experience and sets both a classroom and clinical rotation curriculum based on the subjects they lack. ER nurses where required to participate in Airway courses, OBGYN, Clinical Operations, and a few others. It is really Program Coordinator specific. On Jul 19, 2010, at 10:22 AM, rick.moore@...> rick.moore@...> wrote: > I believe that they have to be an EMT-B and have a coordinator sign off the advanced skills then pass the NR Practical and Assessment exams. > Rick > > From: texasems-l [mailto:texasems-l ] On Behalf Of Wes Ogilvie > Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 9:56 AM > To: texasems-l > Subject: RN to paramedic > > Does anyone know much about the current state of things regarding what's involved for an RN to challenge for paramedic? > > Thanks, > Wes Ogilvie > > Sent from my iPad > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Austin, They get a Course Completion Certificate once they meet the course curriculum either by formal education or work experience, which meets the National Registry requirements. > > Doesn't national registry require a paramedic program (even an abbreviated one)? I was under the impression noone without some formal paramedic education hours could sit for NREMT-P. > > Austin > > On Jul 19, 2010, at 10:22 AM, rick.moore@...> rick.moore@...> wrote: > > > I believe that they have to be an EMT-B and have a coordinator sign off the advanced skills then pass the NR Practical and Assessment exams. > > Rick > > > > From: texasems-l [mailto:texasems-l ] On Behalf Of Wes Ogilvie > > Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 9:56 AM > > To: texasems-l > > Subject: RN to paramedic > > > > > > > > Does anyone know much about the current state of things regarding what's involved for an RN to challenge for paramedic? > > > > Thanks, > > Wes Ogilvie > > > > Sent from my iPad > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Austin, They get a Course Completion Certificate once they meet the course curriculum either by formal education or work experience, which meets the National Registry requirements. > > Doesn't national registry require a paramedic program (even an abbreviated one)? I was under the impression noone without some formal paramedic education hours could sit for NREMT-P. > > Austin > > On Jul 19, 2010, at 10:22 AM, rick.moore@...> rick.moore@...> wrote: > > > I believe that they have to be an EMT-B and have a coordinator sign off the advanced skills then pass the NR Practical and Assessment exams. > > Rick > > > > From: texasems-l [mailto:texasems-l ] On Behalf Of Wes Ogilvie > > Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 9:56 AM > > To: texasems-l > > Subject: RN to paramedic > > > > > > > > Does anyone know much about the current state of things regarding what's involved for an RN to challenge for paramedic? > > > > Thanks, > > Wes Ogilvie > > > > Sent from my iPad > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Wes, I helped a couple of RN's with the process a couple of years ago and here is what was required at the time: They have to sit through an EMT-B course, pass national registry, and then the Program Coordinator evaluates there work history/experience and sets both a classroom and clinical rotation curriculum based on the subjects they lack. ER nurses where required to participate in Airway courses, OBGYN, Clinical Operations, and a few others. It is really Program Coordinator specific. >> >>> I believe that they have to be an EMT-B and have a coordinator sign off the advanced skills then pass the NR Practical and Assessment exams. >>> Rick >>> >>> From: texasems-l [mailto:texasems-l ] On Behalf Of Wes Ogilvie >>> Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 9:56 AM >>> To: texasems-l >>> Subject: RN to paramedic >>> >>> >>> >>> Does anyone know much about the current state of things regarding what's involved for an RN to challenge for paramedic? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Wes Ogilvie >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Wes, I helped a couple of RN's with the process a couple of years ago and here is what was required at the time: They have to sit through an EMT-B course, pass national registry, and then the Program Coordinator evaluates there work history/experience and sets both a classroom and clinical rotation curriculum based on the subjects they lack. ER nurses where required to participate in Airway courses, OBGYN, Clinical Operations, and a few others. It is really Program Coordinator specific. >> >>> I believe that they have to be an EMT-B and have a coordinator sign off the advanced skills then pass the NR Practical and Assessment exams. >>> Rick >>> >>> From: texasems-l [mailto:texasems-l ] On Behalf Of Wes Ogilvie >>> Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 9:56 AM >>> To: texasems-l >>> Subject: RN to paramedic >>> >>> >>> >>> Does anyone know much about the current state of things regarding what's involved for an RN to challenge for paramedic? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Wes Ogilvie >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Wes, I helped a couple of RN's with the process a couple of years ago and here is what was required at the time: They have to sit through an EMT-B course, pass national registry, and then the Program Coordinator evaluates there work history/experience and sets both a classroom and clinical rotation curriculum based on the subjects they lack. ER nurses where required to participate in Airway courses, OBGYN, Clinical Operations, and a few others. It is really Program Coordinator specific. >> >>> I believe that they have to be an EMT-B and have a coordinator sign off the advanced skills then pass the NR Practical and Assessment exams. >>> Rick >>> >>> From: texasems-l [mailto:texasems-l ] On Behalf Of Wes Ogilvie >>> Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 9:56 AM >>> To: texasems-l >>> Subject: RN to paramedic >>> >>> >>> >>> Does anyone know much about the current state of things regarding what's involved for an RN to challenge for paramedic? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Wes Ogilvie >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 You don't think it'd be a huge disservice to the patient allowing a nurse who challenged and passed an exam to be allowed to then be a field paramedic? In a message dated 7/19/2010 3:10:16 P.M. Central Daylight Time, rick.moore@... writes: Nursing study is much different from paramedic study. The requirements for degree or diploma for nursing are stricter and require more in-depth subject matter than paramedic school. There are however “bridge†programs that provide credit to the medic for medic classes and shorten the time period needed to obtain a nursing degree. The standards of practice that apply to medics and nurses are so different it would be a huge disservice to the medic to allow nursing practice based solely on passing the NCLEX. Rick From: _texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) [mailto:_texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) ] On Behalf Of _T68b@..._ (mailto:T68b@...) Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 2:33 PM To: _texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) Subject: Re: RN to paramedic hmmmmm So, theoretically, it only works one way.... In a message dated 7/19/2010 1:48:30 P.M. Central Daylight Time, _swalker@..._ (mailto:swalker@...) writes: No From: __texasems-l _ (mailto:_texasems-l ) _ (mailto:_texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) ) [mailto:__texasems-l _ (mailto:_texasems-l ) _ (mailto:_texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) ) ] On Behalf Of jeremydriver Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 10:38 AM To: __texasems-l _ (mailto:_texasems-l ) _ (mailto:_texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) ) Subject: Re: RN to paramedic As a medic can we challenge the nursing exam? Sent from my iPhone On Jul 19, 2010, at 10:24 AM, A Austin __abaustin+yahoogroups@..._ (mailto:_abaustin+yahoogroups@...) _ (mailto:_abaustin+yahoogroups@..._ (mailto:abaustin+yahoogroups@...) ) > wrote: In Texas, I believe they can take a one semester bridge class which allows them to sit for the National Registry exam. Previously they could just challenge the test. I have been told (though do not believe, necessarily) that RNs with ECA can provide ALS on an ambulance with the medical director's approval. In other states, there are a variety of methods for RNs to become prehospital providers. Most follow one of three tracks (or combination thereof): (1) Gain your EMT, challenge the Paramedic test. (2) Take a 40 hour Paramedic refresher, challenge Paramedic test. (3) Show your RN license, get prehospital RN license (PHRN, MICN). I have a lot of opinions on this (looking at it from both sides) but I'll keep them to myself unless someone else brings it up. Austin > Does anyone know much about the current state of things regarding what's involved for an RN to challenge for paramedic? > > Thanks, > Wes Ogilvie > > Sent from my iPad [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 You don't think it'd be a huge disservice to the patient allowing a nurse who challenged and passed an exam to be allowed to then be a field paramedic? In a message dated 7/19/2010 3:10:16 P.M. Central Daylight Time, rick.moore@... writes: Nursing study is much different from paramedic study. The requirements for degree or diploma for nursing are stricter and require more in-depth subject matter than paramedic school. There are however “bridge†programs that provide credit to the medic for medic classes and shorten the time period needed to obtain a nursing degree. The standards of practice that apply to medics and nurses are so different it would be a huge disservice to the medic to allow nursing practice based solely on passing the NCLEX. Rick From: _texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) [mailto:_texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) ] On Behalf Of _T68b@..._ (mailto:T68b@...) Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 2:33 PM To: _texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) Subject: Re: RN to paramedic hmmmmm So, theoretically, it only works one way.... In a message dated 7/19/2010 1:48:30 P.M. Central Daylight Time, _swalker@..._ (mailto:swalker@...) writes: No From: __texasems-l _ (mailto:_texasems-l ) _ (mailto:_texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) ) [mailto:__texasems-l _ (mailto:_texasems-l ) _ (mailto:_texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) ) ] On Behalf Of jeremydriver Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 10:38 AM To: __texasems-l _ (mailto:_texasems-l ) _ (mailto:_texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) ) Subject: Re: RN to paramedic As a medic can we challenge the nursing exam? Sent from my iPhone On Jul 19, 2010, at 10:24 AM, A Austin __abaustin+yahoogroups@..._ (mailto:_abaustin+yahoogroups@...) _ (mailto:_abaustin+yahoogroups@..._ (mailto:abaustin+yahoogroups@...) ) > wrote: In Texas, I believe they can take a one semester bridge class which allows them to sit for the National Registry exam. Previously they could just challenge the test. I have been told (though do not believe, necessarily) that RNs with ECA can provide ALS on an ambulance with the medical director's approval. In other states, there are a variety of methods for RNs to become prehospital providers. Most follow one of three tracks (or combination thereof): (1) Gain your EMT, challenge the Paramedic test. (2) Take a 40 hour Paramedic refresher, challenge Paramedic test. (3) Show your RN license, get prehospital RN license (PHRN, MICN). I have a lot of opinions on this (looking at it from both sides) but I'll keep them to myself unless someone else brings it up. Austin > Does anyone know much about the current state of things regarding what's involved for an RN to challenge for paramedic? > > Thanks, > Wes Ogilvie > > Sent from my iPad [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 I know...it was said in jest---the road only goes one way. In a message dated 7/19/2010 3:06:14 P.M. Central Daylight Time, lnmolino@... writes: No it only works one way period. Theroy need not be applied. I once considered doing the financial aid thing for nursing school to become a Medic vai the then very easy paper process in PA. instead I had another kid. Louis N. Molino, Sr. CET FF/NREMT/FSI/EMSI Typed by my fingers on my iPhone. Please excuse any typos. (Cell) _LNMolino@..._ (mailto:LNMolino@...) On Jul 19, 2010, at 14:33, _T68b@..._ (mailto:T68b@...) wrote: > hmmmmm > So, theoretically, it only works one way.... > > > In a message dated 7/19/2010 1:48:30 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > _swalker@..._ (mailto:swalker@...) writes: > > > > > No > > From: __texasems-l _ (mailto:_texasems-l ) _ (mailto:_texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) ) > [mailto:__texasems-l _ (mailto:_texasems-l ) _ (mailto:_texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) > ) ] On > Behalf Of jeremydriver > Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 10:38 AM > To: __texasems-l _ (mailto:_texasems-l ) _ (mailto:_texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) ) > Subject: Re: RN to paramedic > > > > As a medic can we challenge the nursing exam? > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 19, 2010, at 10:24 AM, A Austin __abaustin+yahoogroups@..._ (mailto:_abaustin+yahoogroups@...) > _ > (mailto:_abaustin+yahoogroups@..._ (mailto:abaustin+yahoogroups@...) ) > > wrote: > > In Texas, I believe they can take a one semester bridge class which > allows > them to sit for the National Registry exam. Previously they could > just > challenge the test. I have been told (though do not believe, > necessarily) that > RNs with ECA can provide ALS on an ambulance with the medical > director's > approval. In other states, there are a variety of methods for RNs to > become > prehospital providers. Most follow one of three tracks (or combination > thereof): (1) Gain your EMT, challenge the Paramedic test. (2) Take > a 40 hour > Paramedic refresher, challenge Paramedic test. (3) Show your RN > license, get > prehospital RN license (PHRN, MICN). > > I have a lot of opinions on this (looking at it from both sides) > but I'll > keep them to myself unless someone else brings it up. > > Austin > > > >> Does anyone know much about the current state of things regarding >> what's > involved for an RN to challenge for paramedic? >> >> Thanks, >> Wes Ogilvie >> >> Sent from my iPad > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 I know...it was said in jest---the road only goes one way. In a message dated 7/19/2010 3:06:14 P.M. Central Daylight Time, lnmolino@... writes: No it only works one way period. Theroy need not be applied. I once considered doing the financial aid thing for nursing school to become a Medic vai the then very easy paper process in PA. instead I had another kid. Louis N. Molino, Sr. CET FF/NREMT/FSI/EMSI Typed by my fingers on my iPhone. Please excuse any typos. (Cell) _LNMolino@..._ (mailto:LNMolino@...) On Jul 19, 2010, at 14:33, _T68b@..._ (mailto:T68b@...) wrote: > hmmmmm > So, theoretically, it only works one way.... > > > In a message dated 7/19/2010 1:48:30 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > _swalker@..._ (mailto:swalker@...) writes: > > > > > No > > From: __texasems-l _ (mailto:_texasems-l ) _ (mailto:_texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) ) > [mailto:__texasems-l _ (mailto:_texasems-l ) _ (mailto:_texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) > ) ] On > Behalf Of jeremydriver > Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 10:38 AM > To: __texasems-l _ (mailto:_texasems-l ) _ (mailto:_texasems-l _ (mailto:texasems-l ) ) > Subject: Re: RN to paramedic > > > > As a medic can we challenge the nursing exam? > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 19, 2010, at 10:24 AM, A Austin __abaustin+yahoogroups@..._ (mailto:_abaustin+yahoogroups@...) > _ > (mailto:_abaustin+yahoogroups@..._ (mailto:abaustin+yahoogroups@...) ) > > wrote: > > In Texas, I believe they can take a one semester bridge class which > allows > them to sit for the National Registry exam. Previously they could > just > challenge the test. I have been told (though do not believe, > necessarily) that > RNs with ECA can provide ALS on an ambulance with the medical > director's > approval. In other states, there are a variety of methods for RNs to > become > prehospital providers. Most follow one of three tracks (or combination > thereof): (1) Gain your EMT, challenge the Paramedic test. (2) Take > a 40 hour > Paramedic refresher, challenge Paramedic test. (3) Show your RN > license, get > prehospital RN license (PHRN, MICN). > > I have a lot of opinions on this (looking at it from both sides) > but I'll > keep them to myself unless someone else brings it up. > > Austin > > > >> Does anyone know much about the current state of things regarding >> what's > involved for an RN to challenge for paramedic? >> >> Thanks, >> Wes Ogilvie >> >> Sent from my iPad > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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