Nurse vs. Emt and paramedic

1. Nurse vs.Emt and paramedic By: Tessa Schmidt

2. Register Nurse Registered nurses sometimes work to promote general health by educating the public on warning signs and symptoms of disease. They might also run general health screenings or immunization clinics, blood drives, or other outreach programs. Advanced practice registered nurses may provide primary and specialty care, and, in most states, they may prescribe medicines. All states specifically define requirements for registered nurses in these four advanced practice roles: Clinical nurse specialists Nurse anesthetists Nurse-midwives Nurse practitioners

3. Duties • Record patients' medical histories and symptoms • Give patients medicines and treatments • Set up plans for patients’ care or contribute to existing plans • Observe patients and record the observations • Consult with doctors and other healthcare professionals • Operate and monitor medical equipment • Help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results • Teach patients and their families how to manage their illnesses or injuries • Explain what to do at home after treatment

4. Work Environment • Because patients in hospitals and nursing care facilities need round-the-clock care, nurses in these settings usually work in rotating shifts, covering all 24 hours. They may work nights, weekends, and holidays. They may also be on call. • Nurses who work in offices, schools, and other places that do not provide 24-hour care are more likely to work regular business hours. • In 2010, about 20 percent of registered nurses worked part time • Most registered nurses work in well-lit, comfortable healthcare facilities. Home health and public health nurses travel to patients' homes, schools, community centers, and other sites. • Registered nurses may spend a lot of time walking, bending, stretching, and standing. They are vulnerable to back injuries because they must often lift and move patients.

5. Important Qualities • Critical-thinking skills. • Compassion. • Detail oriented. • Emotional stability. • Organizational skills. • Patience. • Speaking skills

6. Education Registered nurses usually take one of three education paths: a bachelor's of science degree in nursing (BSN), an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN), or a diploma from an approved nursing program. Registered nurses must also be licensed. Pass the National Council Licensure Examination, or NCLEX-RN. Associate’s – This level of education takes approximately 2 years to earn. Recipients of this degree can provide safe patient care in settings such as nursing homes, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Graduates earn an Associate of Science in Nursing.

7. Grand Valley State University The Kirkhof College of Nursing offers admission to qualified undergraduate students through its traditional prenursing, freshman, transfer, second degree, and RN to BSN entry points. Admission to the undergraduate nursing major is selective and highly competitive. RN students are required to fulfill the university general education requirements. Complete a minimum of 120 semester hours of credit for graduation. Minimum grade of C (2.0). Allendale, MI

8. Salary and outlook According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average registered nurse salary in the United States is $63,750. The average hourly wage of a registered nurse is $30.65. Employment of registered nurses is expected to grow 26 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. This high demand for employment, along with a high income potential, makes nursing an excellent profession for individuals of all ages to enter. Registered Nurses are at least an associate’s degree in nursing. Nursing home facilities – $59,990 Outpatient care centers – $67,550Home health services – $63,850Hospitals – $68,610Physician’s offices – $70,530

9. Emt and paramedic Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. People’s lives often depend on their quick reaction and competent care. EMTs and paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities. A 911 operator sends EMTs and paramedics to the scene of an emergency, where they often work with police and firefighters.

10. Duties • Respond to 911 calls for emergency medical assistance, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or bandaging a wound • Assess a patient’s condition and determine a course of treatment • Follow guidelines that they learned in training and that they receive from physicians who oversee their work • Use backboards and restraints to keep patients still and safe in an ambulance for transport • Help transfer patients to the emergency department of a healthcare facility and report their observations and treatment to the staff • Create a patient care report; documenting the medical care they gave the patient • Replace used supplies and check or clean equipment after use

11. Work Environment Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics held about 226,500 jobs in 2010. They work both indoors and outdoors, in all types of weather. Their work is physically strenuous and can be stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations and patients who are suffering. Most career EMTs and paramedics work in metropolitan areas. • Physically strenuous • Stressful • Indoors or Outdoors • Life or death situations EMTs and paramedics need to be physically fit as their job requires a considerable amount of bending, lifting, and kneeling.

12. Education and Training Advanced EMT level1,000 hours of specialtrainingMore advanced trainingDeal withComplex airway devicesintravenous fluids EMT-Basic level 100 hours of specialtrainingDeal with TraumaCardiac Clearing airway obstacles Paramedics1,300 hours ofspecial trainingAssociate's degree Deal with Administrating and IV Licenses and Certification The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certifies EMTs and paramedics.

13. Education and training Kirtland Community CollegeIn order to become an paramedic or EMT all you really need is a degree in health science but it really doesn’t matter you just have to pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and to get the training needed.

14. Important qualities • Compassion • Interpersonal skills • Listening skills • Physical strength • Problem-solving skills • Speaking skills

15. Salary The median annual wage of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics was $30,360 in May 2010.Most EMTs and paramedics work full time. Top 10 percent earned more than $51,370. Employment of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics is expected to grow by 33 percent from 2010 to 2020

16. Similarities EMT and ParamedicMedical Field Little educationOutlook is growingStressful situationsMake more than $10.00 an hour On the job training none Hands on Same thing as a RN Nurse just the first one on the scene RN Nurse Medical FieldLittle education Outlook is growingStressful situationsMake more than $10.00 an hour On the job training none Hands on Practically same thing as EMT or Paramedic just no the first on the scene

17. Differences RN Nurse Take care of patient after being treated Multiple types of nurses EMT and Paramedic Work with life or death First one on the scene Only three levels of EMT

18. Resources http://www.michigan.gov http://www.bls.gov http://www.paramedic.com/ http://explorehealthcareers.org http://www.indeed.com http://www.allnursingschools.com http://www.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi

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