In this conversation, John Smith, RN, NRP, discusses the key differences between being a paramedic and a nurse, emphasizing the focus on acute care in paramedic training versus the comprehensive scope of nursing education that includes preventative and long-term care.
Takeaways
- The primary focus of paramedic training is acute care.
- Nursing education encompasses a broader range of healthcare topics.
- Paramedics are trained for emergency settings, while nurses cover various care levels.
- Understanding the transition from paramedic to nursing is crucial.
- Nursing includes preventative, acute, subacute, and long-term care.
- The skills required for nursing differ significantly from those of paramedics.
- Nurses must adapt to a wider range of patient needs.
- The educational journey for nurses is more extensive than for paramedics.
- Recognizing the differences in training helps in career transitions.
- The role of a nurse is multifaceted compared to that of a paramedic.
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction to John Smith and His Journey
- 03:17 Transitioning from Paramedic to Registered Nurse
- 04:54 The Challenges of Managing Multiple Patients
- 09:44 Being an Older Nursing Student
- 10:24 Charting: EMS vs. In-hospital
- 12:36 EMS Experience in Nuring School: Helpful or Hinderance
- 15:05 Bridging the Gap: Paramedics to RNs
- 18:18 Mental Health in Emergency Services
- 21:19 Finding Balance: Managing Emotional Weight
- 25:21 Advice for Future Paramedics Considering Nursing
- 27:03 Future Aspirations and Career Paths
- 29:54 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks
- 30:14 Advice for your younger self
- 31:41 What the future holds
- 34:30 Advice for future paramedic-to-RN candidates
- 40:20 BTCL Outro
