Re: EMT-P to RN programs

["L.S. Lane" <lslane@texas.net>]

I understand. It would be nice to develop some type of cross training that
would incorporate the Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic and the ICU
RN. But, experience in each field would be the kicker. Meaning, how do you
earn proficiency in EMS and ICU without the two separate licenses? As we
all know, and at least I feel, OJT (on the job training) is the key to a
successful combination. I am open for all comments.
Lee

Laurie A. Romig, MD wrote:
> AIEPKMJCGNCHDPDKJOAFKEGECFAA.laurie.romig@verizon.net">
> Point taken, but I was really only referring to the acquisition of new
> knowledge (thus the quotes around "upgrade"). We don't have too many medics
> with BS's in our area, so that thought didn't even really cross my mind. And
> I'm certainly not touching value judgements about RN's vs medics. They're
> all precious to me!
>
> Laurie
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: flightmed-admin@flightweb.com
> > [mailto:flightmed-admin@flightweb.com]On Behalf Of Robert P Berger
> > Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 6:20 PM
> > To: flightmed@flightweb.com
> > Subject: Re: EMT-P to RN programs
> >
> >
> > Not to sound obstinate, but would a BS, EMT-P to an AS, RN  be an
> > "upgrade"
> > ?
> >
> > R.Berger
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Laurie A Romig MD <laurie.romig@verizon.net>
> > To: <flightmed@flightweb.com>
> > Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 4:54 PM
> > Subject: RE: EMT-P to RN programs
> >
> >
> > > St. Petersburg (Florida) College offers a paramedic to RN bridge course
> > > through which a number of local paramedics have "upgraded". You
> > >       
> > should be
> > > able to find details at www.spjc.edu.
> > >
> > > Laurie Romig, MD
> > > Bayflite, St. Pete, FL
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: flightmed-admin@flightweb.com
> > > > [mailto:flightmed-admin@flightweb.com]On Behalf Of John Welton
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 2:20 PM
> > > > To: flightmed@flightweb.com
> > > > Subject: EMT-P to RN programs
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Sorry for an off-topic question, but hope this is a fertile group for
> > > > answering my question. I am researching EMT-P to RN programs in the
> > > > county and asking if anyone can give me the names of any existing
> > > > programs in the country at schools of nursing (or if you have
> > > > completed/or are currently in such a program your own feedback). I am
> > > > aware of and have talked to 2 programs - Winston Salem State in North
> > > > Carolina and Hunter College in NYC. Are there an
> > > > y others in the U.S.?
> > > > What are the requirements for paramedics? How do such programs
> > > > accommodate the special needs of paramedics? Any incentives, such as
> > > > giving credit for life experience, testing out of courses?
> > > >
> > > > As a former EMT/firefighter/flight nurse, I am in a position to mentor
> > > > EMT-P's who see nursing as a potential career. Such a program
> > > >           
> > >           
> > addresses
> > > > the RN shortage especially in ER/Critical Care and provides the EMT-P
> > > > with potential for advanced practice in anesthesia or nurse
> > > > practitioner. I am investigating the need for and how to develop an
> > > > EMT-P to RN program here in Charleston SC at MUSC.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks, John
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > John Welton, PhD, RN
> > > > Assistant Professor
> > > > Medical University of South Carolina
> > > > College of Nursing
> > > > 99 Jonathan Lucas St.
> > > > Charleston, SC  29425
> > > > Phone: 843-792-4623
> > > > Email: weltonj@musc.edu
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