10/13/2025
Although our nurses possess extensive emergency and critical care experience, many have never provided care in a prehospital setting prior to flight. They may be unfamiliar with the back of an ambulance, the scene of a major motor vehicle accident, or a dying patient's home. This environment is distinctly different, lacking nearby physicians, bright lighting, and adjustable beds. Fortunately, our exceptional preceptors and paramedics help facilitate a seamless transition from hospital to field.
In this picture, Liz, a new flight nurse, undergoes training with us at Med 7 as a third rider, gaining hands-on experience in the field. This is her first scene call, where she assumes care of a pediatric patient involved in an ATV accident from a paramedic in the back of an ambulance and determines the best course of action to transport the patient across a bumpy field to the aircraft. This experience is entirely new for her, and she performs admirably while learning a great deal.
Our critical care team, comprising a flight paramedic and a flight nurse, delivers the best care from both worlds directly to your doorstep when you need it most.
