Nervousness

Topher38

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I remeber I was always nervous to get up and talk to people, Very shakey, red in the face, shakey voice. Ever sense EMT Ive been helping other EMTs learn and talking to EMT classes about my experience in the testing (written and practical) and It has almost completely gone away. ^_^

Comfort I guess comes with experience, but always have that voice in the back of your head, and dont let it leave, dont let yourself get too comfortable, as everyone else is saying.
 
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evantheEMT

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I was never the take charge kind of guybut being an emt helped me out alot.I still get alittle nervous but its only human.good luck!!
 
Nightmare

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the fact that you're nervous is a good thing, means you aren't over confident, just remember its not your emergency its theirs, take your time fast is slow, slow is fast. The more you try to rush, the slower you will actually go, and the first line out of you mouth should be "Hi my name is (insert name) I'm with the ambulance, how can I help you today?" from there things will just flow, you have the skills, now use 'em!
 
ViolynEMT

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This is a great thread. I have been worried about the same. I have contacted a couple of rural FD's that are willing to let me volunteer. I can ride along, but they will allow me to have pt contact. It will give me a chance to see/do things I will need to do when I have a "real job". It will also give me the freedom to step back if I'm unsure or uncomfortable. I will have many teachers on scene. Might give me something to put on my very sparse resume. too.
 
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Emergency Metaphysics

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ViolynEMT said:
This is a great thread. I have been worried about the same. I have contacted a couple of rural FD's that are willing to let me volunteer. I can ride along, but they will allow me to have pt contact. It will give me a chance to see/do things I will need to do when I have a "real job". It will also give me the freedom to step back if I'm unsure or uncomfortable. I will have many teachers on scene. Might give me something to put on my very sparse resume. too.
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I'm of the belief that if I'm not nervous on my first patient (I graduate EMT basic in 4 weeks) then there's something dangerously wrong with me. If I don't have nervousness or anxiety then I believe I'm probably too cocky, too stupid, and too dangerous to take care of people. That said, I have no doubt that first "real" patient is going to be a humbling experience.

I was a correctional officer at a prison where I live and I remember the first day working with inmates and how nervous -- even scared -- I was knowing that there were more inmates than officers, that they could have medical emergencies, that there would be fights and stabbings, etc., and that I could die doing this job. While EMS may not have the serious danger aspect (usually), I trust a little fear goes a long way to keeping the EMT/Paramedic safe. No fear equals hurt patients and/or medical staff.

With that, coming on here and admitting your nervous tells me you care about what you do enough to question yourself. I hope you never lose that wonderful trait.

Cheers,
M.
 
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