paramedicmike

Welcome.

It might.  As mentioned you'll need to contact the State to see if there are any state restrictions that may be in effect.  You'll also need to talk to any potential employer.  Your trouble will more likely come from the employer's insurance carrier than it will from the State level.  If the employer's insurance carrier says no you're out of luck.

You may want to hire a lawyer and see if there are legal means to have it removed. 

Well this is sad news, indeed.

Interestingly enough Boris Johnson, former Mayor of London, outspoken leader in the Brexit movement, who will not be running for Prime Minister of the UK, is an American citizen.  He was born in New York.  So long as he's lived in the US for 14 years he's eligible to run for President.

4 hours ago, Ruffmeister Paramedic said:

The vote was just a referendum and not a binding vote, so the UK leaders don't have to honor the vote if they dont' want to. 

In an effort to stimulate some discussion open up here.

Trump.

Hillary.

Brexit.

Just be respectful to fellow posters.

Maybe it needs it's own thread...

I hear that ERDoc guy has some good advice.

10 hours ago, ERDoc said:

I think most people are still here and lurk but just don't post much. Someone needs to start an epic thread that is capable of generating lost of discussion.  Should we talk about religion or politics?

The US presidential election or Brexit will get you both. 

What ERDoc said.

Welcome to the City. 

Hi guys.  How's things?  Where've you been?

Welcome.  Congratulations on passing your EMT exam.

Could you please clarify what you mean by your question?  Do you mean an EMT bag for your vehicle or to keep at home?  Or for work?  Your employer should provide you with everything you need while on duty.  They are not responsible for what you do or carry off duty and will not provide anything for that.

If you want an EMT bag, commonly called a "whacker bag", there are plenty of commercially produced kits available for purchase.  Really, though, the only thing you need is a cell phone with good coverage to call for help.

Welcome.  While I can't help with your questions there is at least on person familiar with your area who occasionally posts and may be able to help.

Correction to the original post.  Both links are FREE to listen to.  There is no fee involved and neither are behind a pay wall.

1 hour ago, JTEMS said:

I'm not moving anywhere. I live at home with my parents, and I am completely broke. EMT-B is over in July, and that is already paid for. I'm 99% positive I don't qualify for grants/scholarships. It's horrible, but I'll learn to live with it

I don't really want to be a RN in the same way I want to be a Medic, I just want it for an extra job and skillset/job security (A lot of medics can't be medics forever)

You never know until you look.  Apply for any scholarship or grant you find.  Make them tell you "no" instead of you telling yourself "no".

As an aside, those aren't really great reasons to pursue nursing.  If you're pursuing nursing because you really *WANT* to be a nurse then do it.  If you're doing it because "it'd be something good to fall back on" then please consider something else.  That's a *horrible* reason to be a nurse.  And that attitude will show through when you actually work as a nurse.

47 minutes ago, scubanurse said:

https://cte.stlcc.edu/paramedic-technology/

They have financial aid available according to their website, appears to be accredited, and you can get your associates there too!

This could potentially be a great option for you.  It's an accredited program.  Tuition for the fall is $106 per credit hour.  It looks like they have an installment plan to pay your tuition.  It awards a degree upon successful completion of the program.  You could probably get some student loan help if you really needed it.  To be fair, I know nothing of the school or the program itself.  But it certainly can't hurt to research things.

There has to be better options for you to finance school.  How about scholarships?  Grants?  Hell, even moving temporarily to find an affordable school could be cheaper than $11k for EMT and paramedic.

Or you could go to nursing school first and self finance paramedic school after you're out, working and earning a salary.

I put this in non-ems general discussion because, as recent events have just shown, this isn't limited to a workplace event.  The information in the following two links is important to have regardless of your environment.

Active shooter events are something for which, unfortunately, we must be prepared.  EMRAP, an emergency medicine podcast, has produced two podcasts discussing what to do if you find yourself in such a situation.  As it's an emergency medicine based podcast the information is discussed as if taking place in an emergency room.  However, the information can be applied in any setting.

Link #1: This was originally produced in 2013 and released again last year.  It's a fee listen and about 30 minutes long.

Link #2: This came out this month.  It's about 20 minutes long. 

Thought you may appreciate the listen especially given that the guy they're talking to is a paramedic as well.

Be safe out there.

There are many people out there that do, in fact, do both.  There is nothing limiting you from obtaining credentials in both professions.

Mike, good to know about the hospital at which you worked.  All the hospitals with which I'm familiar would only allow IV/phlebot and moving patients around on day or night shift.

5 hours ago, ERDoc said:

Getting a job in the hospital will be hit or miss.  As for a physician, I don't know of any that specifically hire paramedics.  Most just hire MAs.  If you are interested in working in the hospital or clinic, why not just work on becoming an RN, PA or MD/DO?

Pretty much this.

Working in an ER as a paramedic will see you doing a lot of tech work.  You won't be doing some of the things you could do on the street like managing airways and the like.  I don't know of any hospitals that hire paramedics to work up on the floor.  Paramedic training just isn't suited for that type of environment.

As Kat noted there are remote/industrial paramedic positions available out there.  These can be oil fields, construction sites or other industrial/manufacturing type facilities.  There's a guy who used to post here regularly named DwayneEMTP who was doing industrial medic work in Papau New Guinea for a while.  He did some write ups about his experiences here.

If you're looking for hospital work then there are other jobs and education to consider as Doc outlined above.  And those are just a few to consider.  Respiratory therapist, rad tech, ultrasound tech are others to consider as well.

Bah!  A little augmentin and a rabies shot and you'll be fine.

Welcome.

Then there's this.  They were extraordinarily lucky.  These events usually wind up like this one.  Or this.  Or this.  I could go on with dozens of these events.

Don't get me wrong.  I flew and I miss it every day.  It was probably the most satisfying professional endeavor in which I've been engaged.  However, in the US there are a lot of problems with air medical transport as an industry.  Crashes are the most public face of the air medical industry.  There are certainly enough of them.  The industry is loathe to self regulate.

There was a really good investigative reporting piece on the Frisco, CO crash that I can't seem to find a link to at the moment.  I'll post it when I can find it.

Ultimately, yes.  It's really freaking cool to fly in a helicopter when you go to work.  That being said it is a hot in the summer, cold in the winter, dirty job that is much more dangerous than many people realize.  Whether it is worth the risk is an individual decision.  Anyone considering the transition should not make the decision lightly.

Welcome.  Your occupation is listed as "student".  Of what are you a student?

There have been several discussions on this topic in the past.   Try a search and see what you come up with.  If you're still having a hard time finding info let us know and we can work on rehashing some of the highlights.

Condolences to Dwayne, Dylan, friends and family.

You have to pay to attend fire school?  Are you guaranteed a job upon successful completion of the training?  I knew places in Florida required people to pay their way through fire school without guarantee of a job.  However, Florida is a bit of a mess in more ways than one.