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    Boston, Ma

    Hey, I'm from RI and I just got my MA state cert, i'm going to be going to nursing school in Boston. So my question is what are the best ambulance companies to work for, from either first hand experience or word of mouth. If there is a thread on this already, just let me know. Thanks.
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    Faith / Is there a place for God in EMS?

    In my religion (christianity) the church is a community, not a building. Religion was ment to be shared or else it would be a secret. Don't get me wrong i don't like people pushing religions on others, but i view it as a good thing to be open about your religion. why hide it?
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    Latex Allergy

    i have a friend who is a medic, who became allergic to latex after 7 years as a medic. He picked his kid up at a birthday party, kid brought a deflated balloon home. Dad's airway closed and the car crashed. Luckily his emt buddies were in the area picking thier kids up too. Hardest airway i...
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    Faith / Is there a place for God in EMS?

    when it comes to this topic, i am a christian (episcopalian to be exact), however, no matter what religion you are each has a belief system that can help in any troubling time. In my religion it is my faith and piety that gets me through the hard calls. Especially as a corpsmen in the Navy...
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    Whats Your Specialty EMS Dream

    If you could choose one of these specailties, which would it be. If you have more, let me know and i'll try to add'em in. -Kevin
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    State cert to NREMT cert

    first of all, i see you are from conn. and i am dealing with the ma and ri oems right now. I got the national in ca. Throughout most of New England the national registry means nothing. absolutely nothing. if you have a state license you don't need anything else. All i have gotten from...
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    Would You Tell

    seriously, your partner sounds like certifiable clown. If he isn't your commander or boss or whatever you have, don't even listen to that non-sense
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    Protransport-1

    Hey...i don't live in that area, but i did go to school out there. Fast Response School of Healthcare (In Berkeley) uses them for ride alongs. I had a really good experience there on my ride alongs. A lot of people i went to school with went there to work. They have good benefits, work with...
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    MA State License vs NREMT

    This is exactly what i was looking for. I don't know how in the world you found it on google, but you are freaking excellent. Thanks a bunch.
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    Hello all new student

    i'm only a basic but from all the medics i know they say its better to have the basic experience...what you could do though is, finish the basic, then while your taking the medic courses, volunteer or work part time...get a little of both worlds
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    Today's Call

    i'm no lawyer but...yes you should be all set but make sure its in your report that she refused c-spine, and try to have someone else make a note of it as well
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    How to take a cat's heart rate?

    you might want to try a carotid pulse as well
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    MA State License vs NREMT

    I am challenging the state exam, based on out of state training (CA). If anyone knows where i can find the skills grade sheets online, that would be great. Thanks for the help.
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    MA State License vs NREMT

    anybody know the differences between MA state license and NREMT (BASIC) practical exams. I am Nationally registered but i have to take the MA state test in a week or so...thanks
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    MA EMT Practical Exam

    If anyone has any information on the differences between the National Registry Practical Exam-B and the MA State Practical Exam-B it would be great to hear it. I've passed the NREMT-B but i have to take the MA state test in the next week or so. Thanks for the help.
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