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Car, that what I have. a nice 2002 Chevy Cavalier. Pretty much in my medic class, it was either Truck, or mid-sized car. We did have one classmate with an SUV.

Just to throw another stone in the pond. I am not saying whether this is the right decision in this case, but many patients who are on hospice CHOOSE to not eat or drink during what they know is their final days. Yes I know Terry can't choose weather or not too, but she was of legal age when she choose to get married and therefore legally make her husband the next of kin responsible for making such heart wrenching decisions. And the lesson to be learned from all of this, and actually every code we go out on. Discussing things such as Full Code/DNR, and organ donation are yes very important, but you need to have the papers. What if you code when your spouse isn't around? make sure most immediate family knows your decision, if you are still close with your parents, fill them in on what you and your significant other have discussed. Maybe even let you r best friend who is not part of your family know. But most important write it out. Make a living will, get it notarized, have a POLST form (Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment). Just have it in writing too.

Would love to reword it except that is a direct quote from my instructor. She said she has been called that by countless medic classes before us.

This is what school uniform is for me: *Light blue uniform shirt. Chemeketa EMS patch will be worn on the left shoulder, and EMT patch (if certified) will be worn on the right shoulder. Dark blue or black uniform trousers. Black belt with plain buckle. Black, polishable boots or shoes. Picture ID with name and “ “ Paramedic Intern." Any shirt worn under the uniform shirt must be either a plain white or navy blue short sleeved T-shirt. Long sleeved shirts of any type or color are not acceptable. We do have EMT program Tee-shirts that are worn most of the time. A Chemeketa Emergency Services sweatshirt may be worn over the uniform. If a coat is worn over the uniform, it will be the Chemeketa Emergency Services jacket or coat. If a hat is worn with the uniform, it will be the Chemeketa Emergency Services hat. No hats may be worn inside any classroom or during any clinical experience. One pair of small stud earrings are allowed. Nose rings, tongue studs or other visible body piercings are not allowed while in uniform. One ring is allowed; however it must be small and without protrusions. One watch may be worn. Don't think we had any problems with this policy. Our class had the "Uniform Nazi" as an instructor. At least that is what other classes called her. She just wanted us to get in the habit of looking professional, which meant clean shaven. She wasn't a big fan of seeing us wearing White socks either.

Well I deal with feeling uncomfortable by talking. How come eating wasn't an option? I usually end up eating, anything and everything in site.

I have a nice purple Littmann Classic II S.E. Purple because it my favorite color, and it different enough from everyone else. My mom gave me a sprague that sits in the trunk of my car.

Had a friend in EMS recently get called a racist while on a call for the second time. Got me wondering how many of us have been called racists before while on a call, and what the story was behind it. I can say I haven't yet, than again I am not working yet. So here we go, let's see what happens.