Bittersweet, but more money. Left EMS for the ER

[browningboy84]

Well,

This month I left EMS and the life of a Paramedic to finally work full time as an RN in an Emergency Dept at a hospital. I can honestly say I have had fun in the 7 years on an ambulance. I am now swapping my uniforms for scrubs, and look forward to getting more time with my son. At least now I can get him every other weekend. To all the medics out here on Snipers Hide, I promise I wont forget my roots. I will always view myself a Paramedic first, and RN second.

 

[jcfd2201]

Re: Bittersweet, but more money. Left EMS for the ER

CEP/RN can typically make great money flying! The switch allowing more time with your son is a great and admirable reason. Enjoy the ER and extra time with your son. I would suggest trying to pull and occasional shift and maintaining your CEC's, polotics in the hospital can be worse then prehospital!

 

[RobG]

Re: Bittersweet, but more money. Left EMS for the ER

Quitter!

Congrats and have fun wipin azz

 

[Truck10]

Re: Bittersweet, but more money. Left EMS for the ER

I'm suprised it took you that long.. Even some of the suburban Philadelphia medics around my way are doing 5000+ runs a yr. With the exception of a few 3 yrs is about the life expectancy of an Emt/Medic on a busy truck around these parts. Good luck in the new journey, I know how it feels...

 

[mexicanmatch]

Re: Bittersweet, but more money. Left EMS for the ER

Good choice for you, your son and the people you help.
MM

 

[Former0302]

Re: Bittersweet, but more money. Left EMS for the ER

Thanks for your service to your community, and good choice!

In the immortal words of my Dad upon the birth of my twins..."You only get one chance at being your kids' Dad. Don't fuck it up."

Time spent with them doing anything is time best spent.