Flight nursing
Flight Nursing
Flight Nursing (pronunciation: /flaɪt ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/) is a specialized field of nursing that involves providing comprehensive pre-hospital, emergency critical care, and hospital care to a vast array of patients during aeromedical evacuation or rescue operations aboard helicopter and propeller aircraft or jet aircraft.
Etymology
The term "Flight Nursing" is derived from the English words "flight", meaning an act or instance of passing through the air by the use of wings, and "nursing", which refers to the profession or practice of providing care for the sick and infirm.
Related Terms
- Aeromedical evacuation: The use of military transport aircraft to carry wounded personnel.
- Critical care: Specialized care for patients with severe and life-threatening illnesses and injuries.
- Emergency medicine: A medical specialty involving care for undifferentiated and unscheduled patients with illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention.
- Air ambulance: A specially outfitted aircraft that transports injured or sick people in a medical emergency or over distances or terrain impractical for a conventional ground ambulance.
Role of Flight Nurses
Flight nurses are registered nurses who are specially trained to provide comprehensive pre-hospital, emergency critical care, and hospital care during aeromedical evacuation or rescue operations. They are an integral part of the air ambulance team, working alongside paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and pilots to ensure patient safety and health during transport.
Training and Certification
To become a flight nurse, one must first be a registered nurse with a minimum of five years of experience in a critical care setting. Additional training in emergency medicine, trauma care, and flight physiology is also required. Certification can be obtained through the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), which offers the Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) credential.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Flight nursing
- Wikipedia's article - Flight nursing
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