Julie Rae

Well, I think it is rude and very unprofessional here. I worked as an emt in a rural service for 13 years and then got my paramedic and and have worked the last 6 years as a paramedic......I also have my IC and teach... I tell my students first thing----dont let me ever hear you say you are "just an EMT!!!" I totally agree with firefly medic as far as the attitude and thinking that has crept in EMS!! This is such a soap box for me but most of my thots have been expressed already.. I am proud of you for advancing but even if you never did, you would still be in an awesome position in a great field... Dont ever let anyone take that from you...... we all learn CPR the same way and pt. assessment the same way and ALL OF THE BASICS THE SAME WAY!! Many times the EMT-B is better at remebering the basics!! I had a really bad experience in my FIs- and I vowed to never treat anyone that way- Part of it is personality I know , but I try to kindly make other medics aware of how they treat their coworkers... Hang in there!!!!