CapitolCityErin

My husband and I are both basics. I work 2 EMS jobs and right now, he has one. We don't get to see each other nearly as much as we would like and that makes it a huge challenge. On top of that, he has a little girl who lives with us so a lot of the "us" time gets re- assigned to his daughter which if fine but frustrating. After I've been gone for 3 or 4 days in a row, I want some time with my sweetie, not to read bedtime stories. But, as with anything, it takes work and the realization that there are things more important than me. It helps a LOT that we set aside US time. We sit down together a month in advance and pick a day or two for us to be together, alone. We take days off to make it happen then we shut off our phones and computers and spend the time together. It gives us something to look forward to. As far as the education and swapping stories, I think it is refreshing for us to swap stories and share info. I know for me at least, it gives me a new set of eyes to see through...an extra opportunity to learn something

Techs around here are usually low man on the totem pole. They get stuck doing the stuff that nurses don't want to do ex. collecting urine and feces specimens, bedpans, vomit etc etc. It is definitely a good experience and will most likely help you get to know the nurses and staff in the ER (which doesn't hurt as a medic/EMT because if they like you, they tend to be more helpful.) Myself, I got a job as an EMT so I could get comfortable with the duties and how things work on the truck before I take the Medic class. I learned that a lot of people will snub their nose at you if you are a Medic and don't even know how things work. I guess they feel that you should put in your time just like everyone else. (I know its not right and not everyone feels that way) I can see the point though. Medics are ultimately responsible for what happens on the truck and that includes what the EMT does. If you as a medic don't know what the EMT should be doing, it could be trouble. My advise for taking the NREMT....know your terms...well. Good Luck!