PrissyEMT

I totally agree. Our class is using Dubin's text as our main one for the cardiology portion of our program. Granted, we're not very far into it yet, but so far it's been an easy read, and makes everything so much simpler to understand. I've also run across a few good cardiology websites too... http://www.blaufuss.org (heart sounds & EKG pages) http://library.thinkquest.org/c003758/home.htm (interactive pages & quizzes) http://www.emergencyekg.com (Dubin's site)

19/20...

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You're not the only one... two of my paramedic instructors have also taught us this technique. To be totally honest, I've never used it myself in a real-life situation, but I've had several people tell me it's definitely worked for them.

I love mine... :wink: Your Stripper Song Is Toxic by Britney Spears "With the taste of your lips I'm on a ride You're toxic I'm slippin' under" You may dance for someone - but only to weaken their defenses. What Song Should You Strip To? http://www.blogthings.com/whatsongshouldyoustriptoquiz/

I know this isn't too much help Rid, but my paramedic program has told us they require us to complete a thesis before graduating. Since I'm only about 4 months into an 18+ month program, I really don't know what all this is going to entail yet. I'd assume we'll have to do it the APA format, a few papers I wrote in high school required it, so I'm sure it'll be the same case here.

I have... Entomophobia- Fear of insects. (especially crunchy bugs! ew! ew! ewww!!!) Scoleciphobia- Fear of worms. Arachibutyrophobia- Fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of the mouth. (gotta hate that!) Atychiphobia- Fear of failure. Automatonophobia- Fear of ventriloquist's dummies, animatronic creatures, wax statues - anything that falsly represents a sentient being. Athazagoraphobia- Fear of being forgotton or ignored or forgetting. Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia- Fear of long words. Or I could just make it simple... Polyphobia- Fear of many things. :wink:

LOL- these are sooo true. One of my best friends is pregnant and due any day now- so after being around her all morning, I definitely need the laugh! Thanks Tonya!

Rid- you're the best! :wink: We just did our lecture on this last week, and I've got an exam on it Saturday, so perfect timing. Thanks bunches!

I'm Ivy Knotwise of Michel Delving... I don't like it. :roll:

We've also had documentation driven into our heads over and over and over again... if it's not in the PCR, then it wasn't done. Simple as that. Like everyone else, I can't judge these guys, but from the outside looking in, I think the lack of documentation is gonna come back to kick 'em in the rear.

63% Dixie. Just under the Mason-Dixon Line No suprise here. :wink:

Hmmm... I choked on my best friend's brother because I was drunk. Yeah, not too good!

This email went around at work a couple of weeks ago... we had to do #2, 10, 11 and 17.

:occasion2: Happy b-day girl! :occasion2:

LOL- Charlie Brown

I've learned that clinicals are what you make of them. If you cling to the wall with your hands in your pockets and your mouth shut the whole time, you're probably not going to get anything out of it. However, if you take some initiative and jump in and show how willing you are to learn, you'll more than likely have an awesome experience. Today I did a 14 hour hospital clinical shift, and some of the guys from my class there were complaining that they didn't get to do anything- these were the same guys who spent all day leaning on the counter in the ED just waiting for someone to come to them with something to do. I personally had tons of fun, and got so much accomplished, simply because I jumped into things and asked lots of questions. You pretty much get out of it what you yourself put into it.

My question exactly...

Yeah... that's what I did the very first time I attempted an IV. And I would always go way too slow- I guess because I was just trying to concentrate so hard! But I agree- get the stick quickly- that's one of the most important things.

I've read both of his books, and have actually emailed him a few times, and he is super-nice. I think I've gone through each book at least twice. He also has a blog he updates on pretty much a daily basis (http://www.medic471.blogspot.com and http://medicscribe.blogspot.com). There's a draft of an EMS novel he's currently working on posted on the sites until tomorrow. :wink:

You Are a Frappacino At your best, you are: fun loving, sweet, and modern At your worst, you are: childish and over indulgent You drink coffee when: you're craving something sweet Your caffeine addiction level: low No suprise here... :wink:

Yeah- that's pretty much full time it sounds like. My class is only Monday & Wednesday from 6-10 and most Saturdays 8-5. Our college also offers a full time program that runs for a total of about 9 months, so they probably move at about the same pace yours does. But if you've studied so much already (and the instructors just resort to telling you to study more), and it still isn't sticking, there's gotta be something else that can be done... have they tried going over the material you're struggling with most again? Maybe hearing it explained a different way by a different instructor would help.

Thanks Jenni- my feelings exactly! :wink: Steven, are you part time or full time? My program's part time, and we haven't covered nearly as much as you have. Also, have you talked with your instructors? They could offer great advice on study habits, and help you find what works best for you to get all of this material down.

I didn't literally mean I've had no problems. I just can't say that I feel like I'm hitting a wall. I feel completely comfortable in what I'm doing so far, and I'm not at a point of being frustrated with my decision to jump straight into a paramedic program. Any problems or concerns I've had so far were able to be addressed and resolved by my instructors and preceptors, and I'm 100% happy and confident in my decision. Yes I may very well be in for a BIG shock when I'm out on my own as a paramedic... but I guess we'll have to wait 18 months to find out for sure. The intent of my last post was to clarify exactly how Steven was feeling...

http://www.emtcity.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3708 Here's a link to a recent discussion on going from Basic to Paramedic. I got my Basic in December and started a Paramedic program in January, and I've had virtually no problems at all. How do you feel like you're hitting a wall? Are you having trouble with the material, or are you just doubting yourself? What exactly is it that's making things difficult for you?