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Let's say you couldn't get ahold of a parent.. or the kid refuses to give you a number? Did you plan on taking them against their will? I'd love to see how that would have played out for you.

Emergency Generator to run the building?

You get DT4EMS and TomB?! Well.. at least we have Steve Berry at IEMSA this weekend.

You know this for a fact? Really? Never been hazed. Never participated. Would never allow it around me. Harmless pranks are different, but hazing is bullying.

How long of a contract period are you looking at? I've never had to pay my own transportation, but if the pay was right and it was a good rotation/contract period I probably would. I like a 2/2 rotation, but that's just me. Its also a good perk(especially if you refuse to pay for travel) to have...

Anyone going to IEMSA this year? Would be great to have a meet-up (Zombie Burger anyone?) and put some faces to the names!

Your average private for profit transport company. I wouldn't personally recommend them. I have heard semi decent things about the Grinnell and Jefferson county divisions, they are also the only sections that hold a 911 contract. If you live in Des Moines, check out the surrounding towns for...

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They are, but staffing needs can out weigh that. There are very good incentives for RNs and Medics to achieve a bachelors or higher. Less than associates medics are not hired. It would make sense to initially get your RN and have more opportunities and flexibility, I agree with you there 100%...

Sorry. I will not be posting the name of the hospital I work in. Yes, there are pay levels, But they are based off of education and experience. So a brand new Associates degree RN makes the same as a brand new Associates degree Paramedic. Things are not the same in every hospital as they are...

Yes (I assume you mean admitted but still in ED) Yes, but in all fairness whether a nurse or medic has this patient an RT will handle vent work majority of the time if available. Yes, and Yes. How are we being used? We earn the same wage as the ED RN. What "prehospital immunity" are you...

I suggest you do some research before making blanket statements. I am licensed and I work in an ER. My title is Paramedic, no ER tech. I work alongside the nurses in the ER and the work alongside me. neither of us is 'higher' than the other. In my state we are considered licensed and as such can...

AHA recommends against device such as the autopulse.. why would they want it? I also hate power cots. Heavy and slow. Give me a manual stryker any day.

We've gotten 5 in the last 6 days..

Not stating that I am for or against carrying on duty, but is one preventable homicide not enough to make you think attitudes or policy's need changed?

Excluding special circumstances such as jails and the like; in many cases if I walk into a place (that has a gun or weapons free zone sign) with a concealed firearm and you find out. All that can happen is you call the cops and I maybe get a trespassing charge.

All you need is a blue tooth capable phone and the ER fax number.

Not trying to cause trouble.. But Isnt the point of the 100% directionless thread that the discussion/topic is fluid and can change.. Therefore what is wrong with people discussing hobbies civilly? I truly hope that it is not that you are uncomfortable with firearms and will not allow...

I prefer the degree of stained his tank top(wifebeater if you prefer) is, with 0 being semi clean (dingy white) and 10 being call a hazmat truck x beer cans on floor and # of ash trays - trash cans actually in use.

10 $1 beers might be better at that point..