scott33

People immigrate every day. You don't need a return ticket, but you do need to show proof of status.

The child's environment, as well as the time of onset of symptoms should be ringing alarm bells.

There is still something that needs to be ruled out (albeit in double-quick time).

I think you should be assessing a little more before treating. What have you managed to rule out, based on what little you have been told, to arrive at a diagnosis of a URI?

Why?

Do they still call it that? Well, I did, and I am.

Just what I was going to ask. There is no cure for death, and even with arrests you should assess before you treat.

Only 6 this year.

Now how the hell did that happen?

It was a joke. Lame, but a joke none the less. Not an original from the OP either (I have read it several times before). You either found it funny or not. The real joke however, is that there are probably some dumb arses having read it, who believe the whole "suicide" thing to be true...or are all medical staff in muslim countries female?

Or you can do what Timmy is doing if NZ have a similar conversion course in place.

So not unlike your situation then? The OP already has a degree, and has completed one year of both RN and paramedic degrees. She could probably get APL'd / credited for many of the duplicate requirements that she either has, or will gain if she continues with both paramedic and RN classes. It should also be noted that some bachelors degrees are only 3 years long in NZ As for which one to choose... Nursing is nursing - a job which will always be in demand regardless of where you do it. A job where if you get tired of one speciality, you can post to something completely different without changing your profession, title, or even your seniority in some facilities. It is also one of the few civilian jobs which can still facilitate certain visas for world travel assignments, unlike the paramedic (degree or not). It's no secret that NZ Paramedics are moving away from the BLS SJA volly days of old (they do still have them) and into the Australian, British, and Canadian model of degree-based entry for practice. It sounds like it will be a good system to be part of in the years ahead. On the down side - both jobs can be equally tiring, thankless, messy, smelly (not just RNs that deal with number 2s), often underpaid, and always have the potential to be on the receiving end of physical abuse. For the OP, I can't advise you to chose one from the other. As I said, if you could do both I would certainly advise it. You don't need to do them at the same time, leave it a couple of years between courses. If you can't - it's your call. Good luck anyway. PS, Say "hi" to my Mother if you see her...she lands in Auckland at 1:40pm today as she is spending christmas with my Sis in Whangarei.

So what is the problem with doing both jobs? Lots of us do it.

It got me too. Clever editing.

Not quite skydiving, but this guy was lucky to escape with his life. Watch to the end.

Here is the school I have been looking at. http://www.wcu.edu/4637.asp Universities which give degrees in EMS are like rocking horse 5hit to find, but thankfully those that do, usually have the option for online study. I am still looking around, and would also welcome credible links.

So.... Where was the Nurse?

Correct, many systems have to rely on basics for their entire prehospital care needs. Having 110-hour first aiders at the top of the EMS ladder only shows the flaws of those particular systems, not necessarily how proficient those basics are. . By "Perform[ing] at the EMT level", are you talking about manual skills such as applying KEDs and tractions splints? Well, yes, most RNs do not need to learn how to use these, although they could easily be taught to a performing chimpanzee. However, I would put any RN, even a lactation consultant, up against a 110 hour first aider to obtain a more comprehensive history and physical exam from their patient. Incorrect...citation please Incorrect...citation please.

it is also impossible to hang by ones fingertips all night, no matter how strong you are.

If it is the same guy with "the accent", yeah he is a decent bloke. They do run a tight ship. Not having enough shine on your boots, or having too much stubble will have you falling out of favor in no time. I actually like their attention to detail though, and wish more depts (including the vollies in the area) would follow their example. Presby have a few medics on the pediatric CCT bus. I am not sure of their level of autonomy, or whether they are used more in the supporting role for the peds RN / Doc.

-1 for needing a sense of humor transplant.

Me neither...as long as they ride in cargo.

North Shore LIJ EMS have a fairly decent IFT division.

Never mind the spelling. Why is this in the UK forum?