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Unfortunately, the majority of them have not been around for 25 years, but the newest medic prior to my hiring has been a medic for 11 years. Don't get me wrong, when they have to be, they are great medics. It's the "when they have to be" part that irritates and angers me. I realize that there hasn't been that many improvements in pt care in the last few years, but EMS has found better ways to use what equipment and knowledge they have. The guys I work with grip when they have to renew ACLS and PALS, and trying to get another class, such as PHTLS, is next to impossible. They don't want to learn anything new if it requires effort. We do QI, however the administration consist of the manager and the owner, who were included in that group of individuals. They all know they are burned out, but if they quit, there will be no one. None of the recent grads from the local community college program are wanting to stay in the area, but who can blame them when places such as Austin and Lubbock are offering large sign on bonuses and good benefits.

Unfortunately, I sometimes have conflict when working with another medic. I work for a rural company that does 911 as well as transfers to larger hospitals. We often are partnered with basics and occasionally with other paramedics. I am the youngest medic by more then 25 years, and I am also one of three women. All of the other paramedics have been certified for no less the 10 years and were taught the “old school” ways and are completely comfortable just doing O2, IV, and EKG then hauling ass to the ER. We have a somewhat aggressive protocol; however it is rarely followed completely. Drugs are rarely given if we are within 15-20 minutes of the hospital or if we are running a code. I was taught to be very aggressive with interventions. Therefore, when we are on scene and I suggest or begin to do something, I’m stopped, questioned, and sometimes told that I need to keep suggestions and comments to myself. I’m constantly told that “I’ve been a medic for x number of years and this is the way we’ve always done it.” The other two female medics have tried to help and are willing to teach or explain why they do something differently then they way I was taught. I actually enjoy working with the basics and intermediates. All of them are going through intermediate or paramedic school, so they ask me questions and also bring up new treatments and ways of treating that are being taught to them. Even though all of the basics and intermediates are older then I am, they tend to show somewhat more respect to me because I am their paramedic partner.

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What is your name? Tammi When is your birthday? August 7, 1985 Eye color? Blue Hair color? Brown What nationality(s) are you? I'm not sure... Any piercings? Just my ears Any tatoos? None yet You have three wishes, what are they? Pass Paramedic & get cert., Get into great nursing school, Get my own place What sound can you not stand? Screeching Special talents? None that I know of What is the first thing you do when you wake up? Take a shower What is the last song you sang? Photograph by Nickelback Do you play any instruments? I played trombone in band for like 6 years Do you know any random facts? Not off the top of my head BE HONEST- Do you listen to show tunes? Yes, I love musical soundtracks Do you want to go to college? Since I am, I guess so Whats the first thing you do when you get home from work? Get something to drink and take off shoes Is there anyone you are desperate to meet? Not really Do you dance around your house when nobodys home? Sometimes Favorite quote? "Never take life too seriously, no one gets out alive anyway." Main source of exercise? Walking Yay or Nay Diet Pepsi?Yay Kids? Yay Bread? Yay? Hair cuts? Yay, not short though Hiking? Nay Black and white photography? Yah Coffee? Nay What C.D.s are in your sterio right now? Kelly Clarkson-breakaway Guilty pleasures? Dr. Pepper If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Chicken fajitas Speak other languages? Some sign language Favorite song (as of right now)? Photograph by Nickelback Favorite flower? Gerbra Daisy Contacts, glasses, or neither?Both Hometown? Snyder, Texas Favorite Drink? Dr. Pepper or Coke Have you ever been in love? Yes Have you ever been skinny dipping? No Assertive or passive? Passive Sing in the shower? Yes Any regrets? Not taking advantage of every opportunity Do you swear? Yes Do you have any pet peeves? People staring Favourite Ice cream flavor? Moose tracks. Peanut butter cups, fudge, Carmel in vanilla ice cream Member of the red light club? What is this?