SocraticMethod
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Re-post, I didn't realize there was an actual section for this.
As mentioned, MUCH to my surprise I've been informed that not only did I not pass the exam, but I didn't even come close.
I finished my course in November, and took no issue with any of the material. I feel like I have a firm grasp on the subject matter, and that I could serve as a competent provider. The result of my first attempt is not only depressing, but borderline insulting ( as someone who's been successful with more critically engaging materials like hard science, maths...as a chem major ). I didn't necessarily feel confident leaving the exam room, but neither did I feel as though I'd been completely off mark.
I've reviewed my text, invested in some summary books, and continued taking practice exams ( which aren't helpful as the NREMT tends to word differently, awkwardly and there were at least a few instances where I was wondering just what the hell the thing was asking me ). That being said, I don't feel confident moving forward, I feel terrible ( I'm not a nervous test taker or anything, I have a profound case of ADD but have managed otherwise ). At best, the extra studying has just reiterated things I already know.
If anyone can provide sound advice, tips etc... to help me move forward or to help me take a systematic approach to the exam I'd appreciate it. I'm actually strongly considering a career in EMS ( I took the course just as a way to get clinical experience while in school, but I've been completely enamored with the field since being exposed to it ), and my experience so far has been utterly discouraging. I hate to think how I'd feel if I didn't pass my second go around. The price to retest is an atrocity in and of itself haha.
As mentioned, MUCH to my surprise I've been informed that not only did I not pass the exam, but I didn't even come close.
I finished my course in November, and took no issue with any of the material. I feel like I have a firm grasp on the subject matter, and that I could serve as a competent provider. The result of my first attempt is not only depressing, but borderline insulting ( as someone who's been successful with more critically engaging materials like hard science, maths...as a chem major ). I didn't necessarily feel confident leaving the exam room, but neither did I feel as though I'd been completely off mark.
I've reviewed my text, invested in some summary books, and continued taking practice exams ( which aren't helpful as the NREMT tends to word differently, awkwardly and there were at least a few instances where I was wondering just what the hell the thing was asking me ). That being said, I don't feel confident moving forward, I feel terrible ( I'm not a nervous test taker or anything, I have a profound case of ADD but have managed otherwise ). At best, the extra studying has just reiterated things I already know.
If anyone can provide sound advice, tips etc... to help me move forward or to help me take a systematic approach to the exam I'd appreciate it. I'm actually strongly considering a career in EMS ( I took the course just as a way to get clinical experience while in school, but I've been completely enamored with the field since being exposed to it ), and my experience so far has been utterly discouraging. I hate to think how I'd feel if I didn't pass my second go around. The price to retest is an atrocity in and of itself haha.