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Sounds like we are all thinking along the same lines. Thanks guys.

Well, it is a small company. I'd say about 45 providers listed on the roster. I couldn't care less about the pin or even recognition. We were just doing our job, plain and simple. While I might be wrong, I am pretty sure I know who has the problem with it. A single person, a young cocky medic...

So my partner and I were dispatched for a woman in active labor with twins. We arrived on scene approx 2 mins after the delivery to find two premies (28 weeks). The first one out was ok for the situation, but the second was breach and slightly cyonotic. After initial assessment, cut cords...

In general I am not for lights/sirens on every call. As evedince is showing, running 3 is rarely beneficial to pt outcome. With that being said, I think a lot of it depends on your service and coverage area. I work full time in the city and we only run 3 if its true emergency or unknown medical...

Yea, this stuff really follows you around! Good luck and let us know how everything goes! Sent from my Alcatel_5056O using Tapatalk

If I remember correctly, my status changed on the NREMT website to "Ready to Test". I don't recall receiving a letter, to be honest. But that doesn't mean anything, I would forget my head if it weren't attached! Good Luck!!

They may just have to complete a criminal background check because of the 'yes'. Mine was from a 15 yr old DUI when I was 19. I was eventually approved after submitting court docs. Good luck!! Sent from my Z812 using Tapatalk

I'm a cool EMT! Just started chemo to deal with some newly diagnosed kidney disease. Good times! Hope all is well!

I believe the cut-off for EMT-B is 135 questions....congrats though!!

70 and passed

Mine took 5 weeks for approval. NREMT legal department states 30-45 days for review. Good luck! Sent from my Z812 using Tapatalk

High speed single MVA w/restrained driver. On arrival, Pt is on ground outside of vehicle unresponsive, but breathing with positive LOC from bystanders. Pt becomes conscious after stimulious. C-spine and scoop. Cheif complaint of 8/10 lower back pain. Mentating x4 and strictly refuses IV or pain...

The weather tomorrow will be keeping me indoors, will be studying. Monday: ride along & study. Back to work on Tuesday.....

You will probably start out as a gofer......go for this, go for that. But that is the start of the learning & training process. In my case, my second call I was on the nozzle with a structure fire. We learn by doing....even if there is less formal training. Don't be afraid to get in there and...

I run and bike. As far as food goes, use common sense. If you HAVE to eat at a McD's, get chicken, not beef; no fries. Limit portions during meals and drink A LOT of water!