paramedic vs practical nurse

paramedic

noun
  • An individual who is licensed at the state or national level to practice medical interventions in an emergency pre-hospital setting. 

  • An individual trained to medically stabilize people through various interventions, victims of trauma or medical events outside of a hospital setting and preparing them for transport to a medical facility. 

practical nurse

noun
  • A person who is certified to provide custodial care such as help in walking, bathing, and feeding. 

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