In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend, Reginald “Reggie” Santiago.

Reginald Santiago is an inpatient care coordinator and case manager at Duke University Hospital’s Raleigh campus. Over the past 30 years in healthcare, he has served in roles as a paramedic, adjunct paramedic instructor, tactical medical instructor, and Special Operations Forces Medical Instructor specializing in prolonged field care (PFC).

Additionally, Reginald is the creator and host of the Paramedic2RN podcast. Reginald’s educational background includes an Associate’s degree of Applied Sciences in Emergency Medical Science, an ADN from a Paramedic to RN bridge program, and as well as his BSN. Reginald is currently pursuing an MSN in Adult-Gerontology as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at East Carolina University. He holds board certifications as a CEN, TCRN, CCRN, CFRN, CTRN, and is a national registry paramedic.

Transitioning between careers can be difficult and Reggie is no stranger to difficult challenges. From Paramedic to RN to podcast host, Reggie chats about the good, the hard, and the people who help get you through it all.

This episode is called, "Start doing what you're meant to do."

BCEN & Friends Podcast is presented by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing. We invite you to visit us online at https://bcen.org for additional information about emergency nursing certification, education, and much more.

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