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It is simple .. she was a whacker and F.O.S. She got caught by Asysin2leads, therefore she got offensive. She was getting attention by members of the forum. I don't know how many there is out there pretending to be something there not. Do they really think we don't know what is real and fake ?... For example, "running into a burning house" geez.. give me a break.. the next line would be faster than a speeding bullet. The only truthful statement she probably stated was she was in high school. Might have taken a F/R or a basic course... that's all. The same is even on this site declaring that as a basic or Intermediates makes more than Paramedics....and talk about their education level, when they misspelled the word education, or announcing that they have failed a written test 8 times. Please, I don't find these offensive anymore, but humorous. It is a shame that poor pathetic people with delusions of grandeur do not realize, there are some of us that really know about EMS. Apparently their life is so horrible that they have to try to set at a computer and google all the proper sayings to make them sound impressive. The same as in the chat rooms, when discussing license levels. Please, it is easier to be honest, and state you are either a novice, never been in an ambulance, or just watch the show Paramedics than to claim to be one or a flight paramedic, and not be able to answer questions when debated. It is easier to chat with you and talk about things. People here are really nice, but do not try to"hood wink" them. Most are really truly, knowledgeable experience medics and do not appreciate bull sh*t. Just be honest, ask appropiate questions, there is a wealth of experience and knowledge here.. and the medics love to help you out.... just be honest. Be safe, R/R 911

Could you clarrify "new box".. ambulance.. kit ? R/R 911

Looks like rejects from Firehouse... you should join me in there too... at least here on EMT City we agree, IV meds are needed for patients. . Might join the site, to confer kids has no place in professional EMS. Be safe, R/R 911

I am sure that 95 % is true when you work on a non-emergency transfer truck. But, you never work a full arrest.. or multiple, poly trauma patient.. ever deliver a child ?....True 3 person is hard to budget, but if you don't have educated associate respnding agencies such as FD, local communites. Let's not knock those that have successfully accomplished this... maybe we could learn from them, instead of downing them. Be safe, R/R 911

I perform CPR on bradycardiac patients when there is not cerebral perfusion .. i.e. <LOC, or low coronary perfusion. I might do this until either medications is adminsitered or pacing can be accomplished. Be safe, R/R 911

Glad to hear that. I hope and wish the best of success to you both... I know it has been a long ordeal.. Be safe, R/R 911

Good posts guys.. here are some others... 1) Please do not wear school uniform, or have EMT paraphernalia on when you apply.. we assume you are one. 2) Ask appropriate questions.. think these out before hand and write them down. 3) Dress appropriately, you can never over dress .. but you can sure under-dress... some dockers or nice dress. .. polish your shoes 4) Shower, shave, comb your hair... I know sounds simple.. but you should see the ones we get! 5) Ask about the growth of the company, their protocols, how they are financially, run volumes, % of type of calls, retention ratio, etc.. You need to think is the company I really want to be with, rather than I need this job!... 6) Like PRPG describes have a resume ready, and nicely typed. If they have a application form.. fill it out with an attach resume. Have references addresses and telephone numbers ready to attach if they ask. Also, copies of license, certifications, BLS, ACLS, SS card, drivers license as well. 7) Act confident, not cocky... there is a fine line. Rehearse with a friend interview techniques. Most now ask questions like .. what was the best/worst event of your life or how do you handle personal disputes, or your hobbies.... etc.. 8) Some have EMT or EMS testing so prepare for it ... most also ask thought questions such as .. scenario .. which is the closest unit if given station1 was here and had to go to 3 blocks east, then 1 mile north... etc. so prepare for scenario life questions. 9) Be friendly to the guys... ask if you view the equipment.. I highly suggest not to awwww... or well we have this or that... it is in bad taste. The same as "sucking up".. be friendly and talk, but don't over do it... 10) be sure that you left personal information with them.. name & telephone number... I know this sounds weird, but even if you do not get the job... send a thank-you card for allowing you to interview with their service. This leaves a professional appearance.. and a lasting memory, if you re-apply. Good luck to all.... R/R 911 9)

Are they making do it in APA format Brock ?...Which professor? R/R 911

Absolutely AK. ... kinda makes you wonder if they deserve the job?... If you are not responsible enough to ask, or know how to intervene and to even see if they have the job, how aggressive you will be in getting information on patent's. ? I suggest a couple of things... 1. Ask when they will notify you....also how ? 2. Ask for a business card & whom to contact and best date to re-notify. Don't hound these folks.. but appear interested. 3. If there is testing, ask when you will have the results or will they notify of my results...usually no news is BAD news...how will you know when the next test is ?.. if they are not professional enough to notify me.. I have second thoughts of working for them. 4. Be sure you have a working number or a least message center... as a Supervisor, I don't know how many times I try to call and get a a "D/C notification".. not responsible for a phone, or message center (i.e e-mail, persons take a message) no job... simple enough. 5. Take some responsibility for yourself, it is your career. Again, you are supposed to be responsible enough to take care of others. Be safe, R/R 911

Being active as a provider nearly 30 years.. I have seen things come and go. True cervical collars are definitely lacking... let's not throw them out with the bath water, but if there is something better.. let's study and trial it. Most of you do not remember short spine boards.. although, they worked when properly applied ( that is the clue) .. but a real pain in the anus. Hence, someone invented something better and easier.. (the KED)..they were uncomfortable, sloppy with straps across the chest, etc... Oh, I remember the doomsday prediction with it as well. ..Short spine board is the only way !... hmm when was the last time you seen one ?... I like to see real trials in a controlled setting first (to prevent potential injuries) then maybe field afterward. Hey. If it works & better .. then I am all for it ! Be safe, R/R 911

"Bag of Kitty litter".. you can use ot for traction, for both tires and when walking on ice... also if you have a spill, you throw it down and absorb it... Be safe, R/R 911

True .. cervical collars are usually used.... but. truthfully most are a piece of crap... If there is something better, then we need to investigate and read. Shame EMS does not conduct more studies and maybe we could invent better equipment. I have been in the field long enough, to know there are some patients that you have to improvise and actually have a better immobilization than the traditional cervical collars. I would like to see the strap device... I have not seen the pad yet.. that sound interesting. Be safe, R/R 911

Although, I hate lawsuits but is easy a major law suit against the medic preceptor and service.. after the 1'st million.. I am sure services would definitely curtail things. Be safe, R/R 911

Hence the argument for automatic B/P machines... they are okay, but have to be callibrated and used with common sense. Glad to see that everything was good.. R/R 911

That is a little high for fresh basics... most places in Oklahoma makes no differential from basics and intermediates... usually, promotion is within time ... etc.. I know of some flight Paramedics making a little more than that. Of course that depends .. are you paying for 24 hr shift plus guaranteed O.T. on top or 16 hr shift with O.T. on call, salaried contract ?.. etc.. .. again, dependent on how the service pays. Personally , I look hours and average yearly salary when I apply. There are way too many variables, quoting an hourly salary. There are very few that I know of that does not offer some type of benefit package for the medics, although they definitely are desirable. We just did a search and I believe we pay one of the highest if not the highest in the state. We are reviewing our benefit package as well. We have set up a committee to review benefits in comparison of other EMS in Oklahoma, and found a few diversity. We also found the better benefits was of course located in the Fire Service areas. Hopefully. we will improve ours. Our board has definitely taken notice of the shortage of Paramedics and pay.. and we recently received an across the board raise.. as well they recognize the need for retention as well.. hence better benefits. I don't what region you are from, but do some networking with Oklahoma Ambulance Operators Association.. they have a web site. But be careful, if they are competition... Good luck, R/R 911

Hey Brock.. Check into fluid resuscitation measures by Dr. Bickle at St. Francis (Tulsa) wrote one about '95 published in the New England Journal, on how it is a myth of how fluids work. Interesting piece check in the library & lit research. I believe he is still works there, you might contact him.. and I am sure he can give you additional work as well. Dr. Sacra, I believe might have been involved as well. You might want to explore hot saline (>9%) , polyhemme versus O- PRBC's etc... good topic, but you can really go into it deep.... so be cautious and narrow it down or focus.. Be safe, R/R 911

Found not to be very safety conscious...... As well, everybody got tired of the same colors.. After 27 years I finally am able to ride in a unit without the orange stripe !.... Be safe, R/R 911

Ditto.. Be safe, R/R 911

First, get a couple of readings and keep a log. Should be about the same time of day.. same arm etc... if it continues. you should go to your physician and have it evaluated. You might need to reduce stress, weight ?., lower your sodium, or be placed on med.'s .. Don't ignore it, take action and control it. Good luck, R/R 911

I hope this was more investigated, very unusual to hit one self with a ball ping hammer and have a 102 temp.. ? Just FYI I used a meat thermometer when I did liver temp.'s, when I worked for the M.E. Be saf, R/R 911

Did any of you two notify the author of the article ?... seems she might want to clarrify things or do a retraction. Be safe, R/R 911

Thanks for the personal insight Ak... R/R 911

Don't disagree with the statements of treatment at all. The remark for a newbie, does not affect me.. when and if you pass the boards then you can post them as well . R.T. here are of usually 2 types .. technicians and therapist. Technician's which most hospitals employ are just that. Nothing to imply anything wrong with them, but most are not college educated, most are in-house trained or on the job training. I know there are several R/T's that are outstanding (a few here in the forum :wink: ) but there are also several that just are very poorly trained (just like EMS). The therapist is usually an associate degree program, there are a few university programs here for that. I don't disagree that most have a very knowledgeable understanding in the cardiopulmonary systems. As well as they should have; it is their speciality. As far as writing orders, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners may have prescriptive rights or even privilages to write orders, prescriptions, treatments for patients. Several Internist, Cardiologist, Pulmonolgist hire P.A.'s or CNS, NP's , that makes rounds for them and will review charts, write orders etc... NP's & CNS can work and function on their own license and speciality, again dependent on local pivilages. Be safe, R/R 911

I know and have worked with an RN that is also a DVM. She works as a RN, because she claims she has better hours and makes more money as a charge nurse. I find it quite humorous when a physician wants to "give us poor little nurses an education".. most are not aware that she is a DVM. After their little speech she will either ask a scientific questions or go more in detail, than most either know or surprised by.... I describe to the Doc.. well they teach us more these days.... Be safe, R/R 911

I was wondering if they were "cowboy" type... sorry, if it is what you painted then screw them.. but,the agency needs to clarrify or have fired them so it would be clear as well. R/R 911