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Old Mar 28, 2011, 10:23 pm
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cynicAAl
 
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Originally Posted by FlightNurse
As a RN, I don't carry my "credientials" with me. If a FA, asked for help then wouldn't allow me to tend to the sick pax until I showed her my "Credientials" I would just go back to my seat.

I have been on 3 flights with medical emergency's, and not once was I ask to show proof.
my mom is an RN and always introduces herself to the lead FA as an RN when she boards, and is always thanked, even upgraded a few times.

On my med emerg flight, both had their credentials, so not sure what would have happened if they didn't have credentials on them. From a risk management perspective, I understand why AA would want to check credentials before letting someone treat a distessed passenger.
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