| Name: |
Flight
Nurse |
| Description: |
Involves
emergency and non-emergency air/surface transport
of ill and injured patients. This includes
interfacility transport and emergency "scene
calls" for trauma and medical emergencies |
| Practice
roles: |
Patient
care giver, educator/trainer, administrator,
researcher |
| Characteristics: |
Very
challenging work with high level of acuity, work
with a diverse patient population |
| Drawbacks: |
Very
physically demanding work. Many mundane, routine
tasks to be performed during "quiet"
times |
| Desirable
skills: |
Three
to five years critical care experience, excellent
physical conditioning |
| Education: |
RN
with Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
(ACLS) and usually Pediatric Advanced Life
Support certification (PALS). Additional training
and certification often required |
| Employers: |
Trauma
centers and other acute care facilities, public
and private transport companies and the military |
| Associations: |
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