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Well I have had an interesting turn of events lately. I will be starting work at a well known ambulance company in Baton Rouge on Monday. What's better is, they are going to pay for my Paramedic school. So I am happy to be getting back on a unit. It will be a far cry different from the casino, but I am ready. I have been off of the streets for a year now. It has been a good break but I am ready to go back. It looks like my plans of getting my paramedic are going to happen sooner than I thought. Oh well, just thought I would give folks an update. Have a great day! Danielle

This was funny. Are we sure dusty isn't the guy the the paddles?

Camellia Brockhouse of Loamsdown It sounds fancy. Danielle

I had this one time when I just finished a call when I had a sudden onset of acute dizziness and nausea. I felt horrible. My partner thought I was crazy because she thought I was drunk, but we were on the downside of a 72 hour shift, and she had been we me the whole time. Well needless to say, I was staggering and c/o a massive headache. She decided to take me to the ER. Well when I got there, embarrassed and confused, I had a whole battery of tests. Come to find out, I had a sudden attack of vertigo. I already have a mild form of hydrocephalus, so having this sudden pressure change in my head really hit me. Oh well I was given lasix, and left to pee off the fluid for the last stretch of our shift. Not too good a story I know, but it's mine. Danielle

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

I guess I am kinda squishy like a sponge.

Released 22nd August, 1980 - Spent 9 weeks on chart and reached number 7. Lyrics Ooh, let's go Steve walks warily down the street With the brim pulled way down low Ain't no sound but the sound of his feet Machine guns ready to go Are you ready, hey, are you ready for this Are you hangin' on the edge of your seat Out of the doorway the bullets rip To the sound of the beat - yeah Another one bites the dust Another one bites the dust And another one gone and another one gone Another one bites the dust, eh Hey, I'm gonna get you too Another one bites the dust How do you think I'm going to get along Without you when you're gone You took me for everything that I had And kicked me out on my own Are you happy ? Are you satisfied ? How long can you stand the heat Out of the doorway the bullets rip To the sound of the beat Look out Another one bites the dust Another one bites the dust And another one gone and another one gone Another one bites the dust, eh Hey, I'm gonna get you too Another one bites the dust Hey Oh take it Bites the dust - bite the dust hey Hey Another one bites the dust Another one bites the dust, ow Another one bites the dust, hey hey Another one bites the dust, heeey Ooh show down There are plenty of ways that you can hurt a man And bring him to the ground You can beat him You can cheat him You can treat him bad and leave him When he's down, yeah But I'm ready, yes I'm ready for you I'm standing on my own two feet Out of the doorway the bullets rip Repeating to the sound of the beat Oh yeah Another one bites the dust Another one bites the dust And another one gone and another one gone Another one bites the dust, yeah Hey, I'm gonna get you too Another one bites the dust Shoot out Hey, alright "When I look back on all that black nail varnish and stuff, I think 'God, what did I do?' I used to feel a need for all that on stage. It made me feel more secure. But now I don't... I've grown up a bit." ~ Freddie Mercury ~ Do I get an A? Danielle

If you want some interesting storied from a casino, you ought to keep an eye on my blog from my webpage. www.myspace.com/mrsemtwolfe. I think you may get a kick out of some of the stories. Danielle

100 % dixie. But hell I live in Louisiana and am a self proclaimed Redneck. Danielle

How in the hell did I get dubbed mustache girl? This is weird. Danielle :-k

Another one bites the dust- I am unsure of the artist though. Danielle

The blog site says I'm a slave by Brittney Spears, but I can't stand her. I say "Let's get drunk and Screw" by Jimmy Buffett.

Hey I am a casino medic right now as well. I had to leave the department I was working for because of the school schedule I am about to embark on. Oh well, just thought I would say hello. Have a great night.

I do appreciate those who in support of me, have written back on my behalf. However, I do not wish this topic to cause conflict between other users of this forum. I am taking everyone's comments seriously though. I do agree with Mr. Dustdevil, If this is something I really want, I must dedicate myself to my choice of career paths now, if I want to be successful in achieving my goals. But, to let you know though I have already enrolled in a local university to take classes this summer, to go back and finish my biochemistry degree. I looked in the the company I work for, and they have an excellent tuition assistance program. So this will be very helpful. Oh well, I guess we will see what happens.

With all due respect, Sir, I do not feel sorry for myself as you seem to think. I am very happy with the way things are coming along for me. Lastly, I would like to apologize to you, I did not join this website to bicker back and forth between people, but rather to gain new perspectives about our profession from others that have the advantage of years of experience. In posting my initial topic, I certainly did not intend to cause a conflict. Again, I thank you for trying to offer your advice, and wish you know ill regard. Danielle

I find your criticism to be very rude. You Sir have never worked with me, and are not at liberty to judge me for any reason. I am a very competent EMT, more so than many I know. I will make an excellent Paramedic as well. You should be ashamed of yourself, making fun of someone who wants to expand their training. I am sorry if I may not seem good enough for your definition of a good medic. As far as, leaving school in the past, you tell me one person that has not made a mistake in their lives, and then talk. I take my actions back then as a learning experience. I am not ashamed of them, nor am I ashamed to talk about them. If people want to laugh go ahead, I think I am a funny person. At least the people laughing at me can admire my desire and dedication to continue where I left off, and my trying to make the best of a financial situation that I am faced with. I do not have a lot of money, but I have been very blessed to have what I have, and a husband now that supports me in my decision to continue my education. I will be successful no matter what you may think, however I do value your response, and I thank you for it. It is people like you that make me try harder to achieve my goals, even though it is taking me a long time to reach them. I do hope that God blesses you, and softens your heart towards people. You need to be careful of who you are so quick to criticize, because the next person may not be so kind.

I want to take steps. I started my studies for my pre-med, five years ago, and left school to be with a guy I was dating at the time. Stupid me huh. Anyways, I would like to work for a few years as a medic prior to entering medical school. I enjoy working in the field. Medical school is just a long term goal I have. Thanks for your suggestions though. I will check to see if my state has similar programs that will be of benefit to me.

I tried to apply for a Federal Pell Grant, but unfortunately, my husband and I fall just above the cutoof point that would make me elligible for aid. So I am going to have to find a way to pay for school with my own money. I also applied for a signature loan for this purpose, and in this case I was unable to be approved because of my past credit history. You did have a good idea though. Thanks for your reply.

I agree completely, that the costs of attending Paramedic classes or school, has no comparison to the costs of obtaining training in other medical professions. However, in my state, the base pay for EMTs is well below the national standard, as seen in a recent study conducted by the NREMT. This low wage, plus scheduling conflicts often make obtaining higher levels of certification in the field of EMS, very difficult, if not impossible for some EMTs wishing to pursue their Paramedic, but cannot due to having to use what money they do have to support their families. The average cost of a paramedic class in my immediate area, ranges from $1500 to $5000, depending on which institution the student chooses to attend. Some may say that this costs is minimal and would be very easy to afford. However, for most Paramedic students, it is often hard to work, in the field, and also attend classes for their Paramedic at the same time. In most cases the student is forced to do this, because they have to support their families. While in Paramedic school, instructors often suggest not working, and concentrating on the student's studies. This is very nice in theory, but again usually not feasible. With the demand for quality Paramedics in my state, as well in the US as a whole, I believe that more institutions, should make attending Paramedic classes easier, while making the cost more affordable, designing coursework for students with hectic schedules, ex. shift work, but should also strive to maintain the high standards and excellence in training as outlined in the NREMT.

I am new to EMT City, and I look forward to interacting with fellow Fire and EMS professionals. If you'd like, you may click on my webpage URL to find more information on me, as well as photos and links to my some of my friends' pages. Again, I look forward to meeting and interacting with you, and would enjoy any feedback that you may have. Thanks for reading, and may God bless us as we continually serve those that call upon us in critical times of need.