New NR-P on the block…

I am so proud of both of my sons, I’ve used the old fashioned saying, “I’m so proud my buttons are popping off,” or something like that.

Sam has been a registered nurse for two years already and has worked on a rescue squad since he is 14. Critical care emergency medicine is his specialty.

Right now, he is 22 years old and working hard on his career while working in the busy Emergency Department at UVM up in Burlington, VT.

The next thing on Sam’s agenda was to become a paramedic. He entered a program called RN to Paramedic course.

He did 6 weeks of online learning on his own time then spent 2 weeks of practical training in Missouri.

He ran with rescue squads not only in Missouri, but Arkansas, Tennessee and on Indian reservations.

Sam told us he learned a lot, met a lot of great people and made friends for life. Who could ask for more in continuing ed?

He was the first one out of 20 to take and pass his written and practical exams. He likes to test right after since he is pumped up and wants to get it over with.

Now when he joins a rescue squad in his new area, he can run as a paramedic as well as when he’s visiting here in Arlington.

Many of the students in his class were taking the class for the same reason as Sam. They all want “fly” and want to be able to work per diem shifts or work full time at a medical flight agency as a nurse or paramedic.

There are many differences between what a nurse and paramedic can do on emergency flights. They can do either which gives them flexibility when picking up shifts.

They all will have to go to flight school before they can practice emergency medicine in the air. Sam said it’s a hard class with only a 50% pass rate the first time you take the exams.

It’s difficult knowing the correct dosages of medications which are different up in a helicopter or airplane. Also, whoever is onboard with the flight team is in a life or death situation.

There is so much important information they will need to learn and train for. He already has the adrenaline, compassion and the ability to stay calm to perform the job well.

I have no doubt he will do it. He doesn’t like to be the center of attention, but I am my kids biggest fan and wanted to share.

Happy Friday! Enjoy your weekend guys!