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  1. maverick56

    would like a break from "possible suicidal" calls for a few shifts, please. My compassion is wearing thin, especially at 0400.

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    2. Chief1C

      Chief1C

      Really? I'd rather take someone to the ER, than to the funeral home, strip them naked, photograph them, jab cardiac needles into their thighs and hope to hit the femoral artery. Maybe it's just me.

    3. DwayneEMTP

      DwayneEMTP

      Just try and remember Mav that though it can be irritating, that that is another symptom. Just like being drunk, or disoriented, or traumatized those calls for help need to be considered as a pathology.

      And I truly believe that some of the most good that I've done as a medic has been on these types of patients.

    4. maverick56

      maverick56

      I know, and I remind myself on the way to each one that this could be the one that's serious. But it's the "CMH leeches" that get awfully tiresome - the people who are in the ED over and over for the with same attention and/or drug-seeking stories that grind on me. The people who are truly suicidal, but are whiny as hell about life. No, 2c4, I definitely wouldn't rather pick up a body, but I would rather give my time to patients who really want to be helped. Sorry if it s...

  2. maverick56

    seriously sloooow shift! ahhhh

  3. maverick56

    Ow. That is all.

  4. maverick56

    The 4th of July - a time for people to reflect on their freedoms and our nation's hard won independence by drinking copious amounts of alcohol, blowing things up, trying bizarre stunts and driving various motor vehicles recklessly. 65 straight hours of holiday "fun" is enough for, time for beer, hot tub and my own bed.

  5. maverick56

    Thought I was gonna be delivering a baby along I-75. False alarm. Lady was laying in the sun while hubby changed a tire on the boat trailer, lol. Got the blood pumpin' though!

    1. snowking

      snowking

      could have been an interesting experience

  6. maverick56

    Finally home after 3 days solid on duty (ok, minus 6 hrs). Ahhh, my own bed...

  7. maverick56

    Happy PTSD Awareness Day - be proactive!

  8. maverick56

    is a licensed Paramedic, woot! woot!

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    2. maverick56

      maverick56

      thanks guys!

    3. tcripp

      tcripp

      Where is the like button?!! Congrats!

    4. tcripp

      tcripp

      Where is the like button?!! Congrats!

  9. maverick56

    3 days off! yay beer!

  10. maverick56

    Blood, vomit, mud and sweat. I seriously am in need of a shower and a massage. PS, there should be a rule against morbidly obese people riding in little vehicles, especially back seats..

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    2. maverick56

      maverick56

      Seems that way, doesn't it. 500+, had to take off the roof and B and C posts. Looong extrication

    3. tniuqs

      tniuqs

      Was that the massage with a happy ending ? te he.

    4. maverick56

      maverick56

      Hahaha

  11. maverick56

    What a crazy night! I coulda slept all day.

  12. maverick56

    Oh the joy of long-distance transfers... How I did NOT miss you.

  13. maverick56

    back to work tomorrow!

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    2. Dustdevil

      Dustdevil

      You say that like it's a good thing!?

    3. maverick56

      maverick56

      No paycheck since Christmas? It's a VERY good thing!

    4. Dustdevil

      Dustdevil

      Ouch! Well then congrats!

  14. maverick56

    la dee da dee da.... boring evening

  15. maverick56

    This day has been one of triumph and remembrance. We've chopped the head of the snake, but the body will still be moving blindly until we crush the rest of Al Qaeda. Remain vigilant, and celebrate this victorious step towards the eradication of this terroristic monstrosity by keeping your guard up while leading your life as a free American. HOOAH

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    2. tniuqs

      tniuqs

      They know that we loved them .. cheers mate, don't fret.

    3. maverick56

      maverick56

      I know, thanks. Just tough not having my buddies around up here, regular people just don't get it. Glad people here seem too.

    4. DwayneEMTP

      DwayneEMTP

      Well said brother.

  16. maverick56

    Time to prep for the practical exam - I really struggle with the whole "verbalizing" thing. Any suggestions for getting past the awkwardness?

    1. FireMedic65

      FireMedic65

      think outloud

    2. Lone Star

      Lone Star

      visualize the proctor as a kid, and explain everything you do as if you're telling a story.

  17. maverick56

    passed NR written!!

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    2. maverick56

      maverick56

      LOL, gee thanks Spenac ;) Have to wait til 27 May for the practical, uhg

    3. swedemedic

      swedemedic

      Congrats!!! Not getting much love from everyone else,so thought I'd try to boost ya a bit.

    4. maverick56

      maverick56

      Thanks :)

  18. maverick56

    is DYING to know my NR exam results!!!

    1. tcripp

      tcripp

      Well???

  19. maverick56

    is sick of studying

    1. medicgirl05

      medicgirl05

      Me too!

    2. Lone Star

      Lone Star

      Now, now ...if we don't study; we aren't going to grow up big and smart, are we?

  20. maverick56

    Studying for the National Registry paramedic exam, blah...

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    2. tcripp

      tcripp

      LOL - we were taught in school (for 2 years) to verbalized EVERYTHING. Made NR testing a breeze. Of course, I've been in the field for a year now and I'm still verbalizing EVERYTHING.

    3. tcripp

      tcripp

      LOL - we were taught in school (for 2 years) to verbalized EVERYTHING. Made NR testing a breeze. Of course, I've been in the field for a year now and I'm still verbalizing EVERYTHING.

    4. maverick56

      maverick56

      LOL, yeah my program lacked on the practical side, so I need to practice. I've got the skills, 7yrs as a combat medic, just not the testing crap.

  21. maverick56

    Happy Single's Awareness Day! Oh, and it's also National Condom Day (seriously, google it)

  22. maverick56

    desperate to shake the student curse!

  23. maverick56

    I think externship might kill me.

    1. tniuqs

      tniuqs

      nah the excorsism post externship is way worse.

    2. maverick56

      maverick56

      gee, something to look forward to.

  24. maverick56

    How awesome is it to get laid off 5 days before Christmas?

    1. thrutheashes

      thrutheashes

      someone is going to hell....that's rude.!!

  25. maverick56

    3 rollovers so far today, welcome to winter in Northern Michigan.

    1. Lone Star

      Lone Star

      Sounds like 'winter in Southern Michigan'!

    2. maverick56

      maverick56

      lol

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