rathbone

hi all, back in august i started the accelerated emt-iv class and finally finished up today with my nremt practical and test just waiting on the old pass or fail information. already enrolled for spring 2007 to get my associate degree in paramedic started and then medic school in august 2007 to august 2008. and hopefully when i get through medic school the bridge program will be started so i can go from paramedic to R.N. in one year i have not heard any more about the program but the medic instuctor at school said it should be starting up in 2008 i am from tennessee if any body has any information on this i would love to hear about it. i think that is going to be a great thing for me to be able to do the bridge program does anyone have any input on the way i am approaching this good or bad comments all are welcom. rathbone

You can probably check with a local ems training facility and see if they offer first responder training. I done my FR training that way, only took 6 weeks (2 days a week 4 hours at night) 50.00 for class, 5.00 CPR card, 45.00 for state exam= 100.00 total. Also we had to do a 12 hour ride along. Then once you pass this go to a driver license testing center and test for a F-endorsement (for hire). If you know of any private ambulance services that mainly do transport to and from hospitals,nursing homes,dialysis see if you can get with them 1 or 2 days a week to get your feet wet by transporting patients. FYI local colleges might offer this course but they charge way to much and it takes over 3 months to complete. Rathbone

Whats up all I got my First Responder license in June, now getting ready to start EMT-B school next Monday August 28. Wish me luck!!!!! Rathbone

Here is a link to a pretty good deal on a scope , go to ebay and search - cardiology II - there 28.00+shipping. Thinking about getting one not a bad price, also check out www.bigshears.com there a little more on this site. bye bye Rathbone