Kim McKenna, RN, BSN, CEN, EMT-P, 2008 Nov 14, Kim McKenna

"Failure is only the opportunity to begin again more intelligently." -- Henry Ford I failed. I really hate to say that. In fact, I go to great lengths to avoid doing it and saying it. There are plenty...

Kim McKenna, RN, BSN, CEN, EMT-P, 2008 Oct 29, Kim McKenna

The theme of change has been central throughout of the history of the U.S. and has been most visible around election time. Most educators would agree that change is their mission every day. However, although...

Kim McKenna, RN, BSN, CEN, EMT-P, 2008 Jul 18, Kim McKenna

When you were promoted to captain, lieutenant, administrator or chief, one of the first things you probably did was review your job description. Undoubtedly, it detailed your role in supervision, discipline...

Kim McKenna, RN, BSN, CEN, EMT-P, 2008 May 18, Kim McKenna

JEMS.com Editor's Note: This is the second article of a two-part series on studying to become an EMS provider. For more general study tips, read the first article entitled: "How to Study for Success in...

Kim McKenna, RN, BSN, CEN, EMT-P, 2008 Mar 4, Kim McKenna

"Hope is not a strategy." -- attributed to General Custer When it comes to preparing for EMS quizzes, mid-term, final and registration examinations, no truer words were ever spoken. To ensure success...

Kim McKenna, RN, BSN, CEN, EMT-P, 2007 Nov 19, Kim McKenna

EMTs and paramedics must be good problem-solvers to make sound clinical decisions in the complex, ambiguous prehospital setting. Seasoned paramedics solve problems by drawing on their accumulated knowledge...

Kim McKenna, RN, BSN, CEN, EMT-P, 2007 Oct 3, Kim McKenna

To effectively plan education for adult learners it is important to determine their perceived education needs. Many students are located in ambulance bases or firehouses spread out over several hundred...