
Nurse/Tech Partnership with SrA Ryan Patterson
04/15/21 • 46 min
On this episode, we take a look into the nurse-technician partnership from the eyes of Senior Airman Ryan Patterson. Currently an Air Force Medical Technician, he has spent the last 4 years working on one of the busiest Medical-Surgical Units. We’ll cover being a medical-technician, scope(s) of practice, the nurse-technician partnership, and even pet peeves. Most importantly, we will dive into how this partnership is important to bettering the care of our patients. If we did not cover something you would like to hear more on, please let us know.
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On this episode, we take a look into the nurse-technician partnership from the eyes of Senior Airman Ryan Patterson. Currently an Air Force Medical Technician, he has spent the last 4 years working on one of the busiest Medical-Surgical Units. We’ll cover being a medical-technician, scope(s) of practice, the nurse-technician partnership, and even pet peeves. Most importantly, we will dive into how this partnership is important to bettering the care of our patients. If we did not cover something you would like to hear more on, please let us know.
Have a question or comment?
Email us at [email protected]
Follow us on Facebook
Follow us on Instagram @bottomlinenursing
Visit our Website
Music: The Smell of Success by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the hosts and do not reflect the official policy or position of any specific organization or entity. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of discussion and should not be implied as endorsement.
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Resources:
Changes to nursing programs' clinical requirements in response to covid-19. (2021, March 10). Retrieved March 31, 2021, from https://nursejournal.org/articles/changes-to-nursing-programs-covid-19/
How nursing schools are overcoming obstacles to clinical training during covid-19. (n.d.). Retrieved March 31, 2021, from https://laerdal.com/us/information/how-nursing-schools-are-overcoming-obstacles-to-clinical-training-during-covid-19/
National Council of State Boards of Nursing, NCSBN. (2020). Changes in Education Requirements for Nursing Programs During COVID-19. NCSBN. https://www.ncsbn.org/Education-Requirement-Changes_COVID-19.pdf
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Resources:
Johnson, J. (2019, December 15). From nurse to...Paramedic? Retrieved April 11, 2021, from https://www.emsworld.com/article/1223632/how-a-nurse-can-become-a-paramedic
Rubin, M. (2017, March 27). Nurse vs. paramedic: Breaking down the rivalry. Retrieved April 11, 2021, from https://www.ems1.com/ems-advocacy/articles/nurse-vs-paramedic-breaking-down-the-rivalry-IkhDBaSM7PuAaNEo/
Have a question or comment?
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Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the hosts and do not reflect the official policy or position of any specific organization or entity. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of discussion and should not be implied as endorsement.
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