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It looks like I wasn`t the only one who said kill himself.

LOL haha oops to my thread title.....

Don`t get me started on Quebec.

happy holidays

arent the majority of monophasic defibs being replaced now?

a good reason to have a union

but if you take RN program instead of Paramedic,and you complete the program, you are eligible to challenge Paramedic exams. Funny how that works.

SAIT & NAIT do not offer Paramedic to RN bridging programs,or nursing programs for that matter.

Instead of bashing the auto industry,lets talk about EMS unions and what they have done for you lately,or are their any unions for providers in the US? hmmmmm

The average factory worker has 3 or 4 kids I would say,I really don't think most of them go in looking to make 8$ an hour,most line workers start anywhere from 20-25$ when things were up,running and stable. I look at the union like a brotherhood more than anything,so when crap hits the fan,you have your local brothers,trustees to look after you,back you up. That's for trades people,and even Paramedics. Union's don't owe their workers anything but a fighting chance. Like EMS, factory workers,trades people are a family. This whole thing all boils down to who in offices is making the biggest paycheque,no one gives a rats arse about the underdog,hence union.

Who the hell can support a family of 4 on 8$ an hour? Will YOU? I think the union has many benefits,more so than draw backs. I think you should look at both sides of the picture before you start pointing fingers.

There are creeps in every profession,no matter what profession or where you go,but you'd think with health professionals they would be different,consistently dealing with the ill,the injured. I think the hiring process is to lax for Paramedics. I know in some cities,they are considering the polygraph and voice stress analysis tests for people who are wanting to work for certain services. Wether stricter hiring policies work to ensure the publics safety or not,who knows I think no matter where you go,where ever you work,you are going to find creeps. I don't think it's going to get any better either. my 2 cents.

I agree squint.

I know the U of A will give you some sort of credits towards your RN degree,but I'm pretty sure its something like a years worth a credits with your college cert,leaving you with 3 years left of school at the University level. But check with your local U.

I just want to see how everyone out there gets into their studying knees deep in information. I feel like it doesn't really matter how much I study I still feel like I know nothing. Im still nervous going into exams. Wether your a EMS professional,Nurse or at the University level i'd like to hear how you guys study. It gets fustrating after awhile :shock:

mudvayne - world so cold

layers is probably your best bet. But when the weather is that bad,probably wise to get them in the unit right away to do assesements anyways. goodluck

more funding for emergency medical services,more education for people in the industry, i know good idea eh?

what a fruit loop.

Jersey is a rough place, to live and visit, I can't imagine working there,especially in places like camden :shock:

That is possible,but here is just one of many studies I've found to be very informative. study

What is the survival rate of not witnessed cardiac arrest? <1? what would be the percentage per witnessed cardiac arrest ill be generous and say 3%? CPR WAS intiated post boys collapase. The question is does the AED give that life that extra life we need to survive and be healthy? Would an aed in this situtation really make a difference. discuss

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I see what your getting at,but why the hell would you want to buy a mobile home when you can just go and buy a regular house? I mean really, when you talk about EMS vs RN aren't we talking about 2 different career paths all together? Emergency Medical Services is just that. Professionals,who provide immediate care to those who are sick in some shape,or form or tending to those who have an "emergency" where as nursing, has that "clinical" so to speak knowledge, as well as that systematic approach to things. If your going to be a Paramedic,do so. If you want to be an instructor,put in some good street time before you decide something such as this. If your going to be an RN,than be an RN. I don't see anything wrong with getting a college certificate,then a degree in health sciences,but if you know what you want to do why waste time? cheers Rob