Re: Higher Level

["Nerina Stepanovsky" <stepanovskyn@email.spjc.cc.fl.us>]

Nancy-where does it say the State of Florida requires FL RNs to be 
EMTs?  That is not in the FL statutes regarding EMS.  

----- Original Message -----
From: "Nancy Hunter" <omgwafn@att.net>
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2002 9:10 pm
Subject: Re: Higher Level

> To clarify my answer, I was simply answering the question as to 
> why some
> places might regard RNs at a higher level (on paper) than 
> medics...I never
> said anything about abilities so please don't assume that I am. I 
> work with
> paramedics and have the highest regard for what they (you do)...we 
> work as a
> team with no reference to title...Also, as an FYI, the State of 
> Floridarequires RNs (in the field) to hold, at least, an EMT 
> cert....our program
> requires us to also hold a medic cert. I am also a big believer 
> that any RN
> working in an emergency setting participate in a ride-along 
> program so they
> can get a taste for what goes on before the patient hits the ER..(most
> don't). As per the original question from Jim, this has nothing to 
> do with
> "turf wars" so, why are you making it into one?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nancy Hunter" <omgwafn@att.net>
> To: <flightmed@flightweb.com>
> Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2002 2:54 PM
> Subject: Re: Higher Level
> 
> 
> > I think the biggest difference here is that a paramedic carries a
> > "certification" while a nurse carries a "license"....
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jim Kendrick" <jim.kendrick@worldnet.att.net>
> > To: <flightmed@flightweb.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2002 1:18 PM
> > Subject: Higher Level
> >
> >
> > > All,
> > >
> > > I have a request that HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE TURF WARS. 
> This request
> > is
> > > for my education and understanding. It is also to verify or 
> debuke a
> > > statement that has relevance to a employment issue.
> > >
> > > I looking for on a state and / or national level rule /regs/ 
> laws that
> > > states RN licensure is a higher level certification than 
> Paramedic.> >
> > >
> > > This request is not intend to inflame anyone but I will be an 
> advocateone
> > > way or the other base upon the information.
> > >
> > > Jim Kendrick
> > >
> > >
> > >
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