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    is it really this dangerous as an EMT?

    in Burnout, Stress, & Health

    Posted · Edited by jsd67

    True that shit, while a bunch of drunks and vomiting all over themselves and trying to deck you, somewhere

    I am pretty sure no EMT is supposed to be going into any kind of situation with drunks or drug users without first waiting for Police to arrive. Isn't that what they teach you about assessing the scene? I would be sitting in the Ambulance not doing a damn thing if I felt it was not safe to be out there. What do I care if some drug user or drunk drops dead before Police arrive.

    Flight Medics/Critical Care Worth it?

    in General EMS Discussion

    Posted · Edited by jsd67

    Funny how EMT's and CNA's make almost the same money. My grandmother is in a Nursing home and I see what those CNA's do all day.... nothing.... Most don't even answer the buzzers going off.

    CNA - $29,000

    EMT- $35,000

    At least around here... for 6 or 7 thousand less, you get to sit around in a nursing home baby sitting..

    reasonable evidence that i'll be able to get a job

    in General EMS Discussion

    Posted · Edited by jsd67

    It depends on where you live I guess. Where I am, there are about 10 companies in my area that hire EMT's so it shouldn't be that hard to find an entry level EMT job. 125 pounds with someone else, right? Not alone. That isn't hard with a partner.

    With CNA, you will usually always be able to find work and since you only want to do it for a few years, maybe you should do that instead. I think the training for CNA is about the same amount of time though... and cost.

    but I’m afraid of getting stuck with long-term patient care aka changing diapers

    You surely will be as a CNA. The whole point of CNA is to do what the Nurses don't want to do and provide basic, daily care to people who can't do it for themselves... usually in Nursing Homes or the Hospital.

    If I train as an EMT and pass everything, I will be making it my career. I think CNA is more of a short term kind of job.

    Tired of transport...

    in Burnout, Stress, & Health

    Posted · Edited by jsd67

    Sounds like a real easy, stress free job. Why are you stressed out over it?

    Would you rather see people decapitated? or suicides? I don't see how that would be easier to do. Those are the type of EMT's that I would expect to be over stressed.

    I am sure it has to do with location as well. If you're in a bigger city working as an EMT, I am sure it's more exciting. The more people, the more problems.....

    EMT-B hell/job search frustration

    in Burnout, Stress, & Health

    Posted · Edited by jsd67

    Move up North to the East coast. NYC area etc...

    It depends on your location really. I know in my area, I've seen EMT-B's start at $19.00 / hour... and they do not start at any less than $15.00

    I talked to an EMT in my area who has been doing it for about 6 years and he said that the companies usually hire in 3 month rotations. I guess if any openings come up within 3 months, they try to hire....

    It really depends on the State you live in.

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