strippel Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 My practical testing was a long road. I would like to thank my instructors and preceptors. I would also like to thank the evaluators who made me feel relaxed, and allowed my process to go smoothly. One is 'Doc' from Harrisburg. I wish I remember the name of the other. She is a tall Black woman from the Delaware County, PA area, who was a manager of a service there. She was very personable, and easy to work with, without her breaking any NREMT rules. On the other hand, I did meet a few evaluators I would be glad not to see again. One screamed at me during my station. I don't know why, I don't remember doing anything to upset him. I thought I was in the military. Others would constantly 'sigh' loudly, tap their watch or pen loudly for the duration of the station. One threw down the evaluation papers, rolled his eyes, and then waved his hands rapidly to get me to hurry. I was well within the time allotted. I did pass his station. Luckily, these evaluators are not from my area. I did file a grievance on the guy who yelled, but they decided nothing was improper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eydawn Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Jeeze how utterly "special".... If that's how they treat a candidate testing, how do they treat patients? Wendy CO EMT-B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyM83 Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 I volunteered at a NR testing site and honestly the unprofessionalism was ridiculous...the easiness of scenario between two of the same kinds of stations was astounding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustdevil Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 I did file a grievance on the guy who yelled, but they decided nothing was improper. Who is "they"? Did you file it with NR HQ in Ohio, or just with the local rep? I've had the same experience with the NR process, as well as with them failing to look into problems and/or denying problems. To maintain any credibility, they really do need to establish a clearer, more professional process of dispute resolution, as well as making sure that each student is clearly aware of that process. Right now, it is just way too subjective and there is nothing but apathy from NR on the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strippel Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 Dust, "they" would be the NR reps, hosting the practical testing. Just to make it clear, this was not the testing yesterday at Harrisburg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFKeener Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Congrads you met some of PA's wonder EMS degenerates lol. Thankfully all of us who work in EMS from Pa aren't like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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