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

Welcome to the teaser trailed for my debut podcast, Beyond the Call Light. I'm Gary, the ER nurse, and I'm your host as we explore the intricacies of the nursing profession. In this, the teaser trailer, you'll learn a little more about me, the podcast, and what you can expect going forward.

I already have an excellent lineup of special guests for this interview style podcast including Christopher Blake, a flight nurse and paramedic, who will talk about overcoming the fear of caring for critically sick kids; we'll talk with John Smith of the Last Known Vitals Podcast and blending the worlds of EMS and ERs; we'll tackle artificial intelligence in healthcare, financial planning for nurses, and interview healthcare professionals who battled their way back from addiction.

I hope you'll join us on this journey Beyond the Call Light. If you have ideas for show topics, you can email me at garytheernurse@gmail.com