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    When you start a thread or reply, what's your image of the rest of us (ideal reader)

    most people think I look like Gavin Rossdale.. for you younger, much older folk that's the front man from the 90's band Bush... he's married to Gwen Stefani.. Lucky man.. My Sig other didn't believe this ever... Until we were at a concert the other week and we were talking to these people...
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    the 100% directionless thread

    My son climbs trees kinda well.. but I don't think I can ship him over from Penna, to Nevada for you.. Besides he'd up the price.. He would probably demand video games, or Legos..
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    Wilmington NC training

    OP I take it your stationed at the Infamous Ft. Bragg??? I hated that place...
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    Former Smokers. What was your method?

    I've been doing good about that.. I usually bring small snacks to make it through the day. I just went grocery shopping today, picked up healthy snacks. (apple chips, fruit, yogurts, etc.) I also drink my cup of coffee with no sugar never did... I also cut back on soda and teas.. I started...
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    THC for the EMT ?

    Its not EMS, but healthcare as a whole there are tons of nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers have been shown to have addiction to narcotics. Its just reality. If I am off duty and choose to drink a beer,, or go on a binge and make a pig of myself. That's my choice. If I am...
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    the 100% directionless thread

    http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss39/fanelli18/free-candy-van.png You get a link since I can't figure out how to show it in the forum...
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    the 100% directionless thread

    Not to worry,, it was completely a joke,, my co workers always said I should have been a comedian vs. a EMT/Medic. I know Robb has been victim to some of my remarks... Its all in fun though. You would be surprised,,, apparently people can eat up to 50 of them things without an issue.. I...
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    the 100% directionless thread

    Unleashed has been around the block a few times... besides I love dating its kinda fun... I think they do it to drive us insane... I had to get a script filled. of simple antibiotics and needless to say you would think I was asking for a schedule III Narcotic. they got the script called the...
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    IV Tips and Tricks

    I struggled with IV's initially,, Define dexterity problems. Are you missing a finger or something on your hand? Or just feel like your fumbling around with the IV cath. to gain proficiency initially I am sure your academy or school has the manikin hand that gives you the opppurtunity to...
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    THC for the EMT ?

    I'm a bit more liberal to the idea, however theres the big issue "CONTROL of bootlegging" Tobacco can only grow in certain areas. as well as Coccoa and coffee beans. Marijuana can grow just about anywhere. (that's why they call it weed right?). I was reading an article not to long ago that the...
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    the 100% directionless thread

    Well that's fine,, she gets cold feet with guys she actually likes. I've learned that most people are more "open" and lest shy or nervous during text messaging last year I dated a girl I met in college who was the sweetest girl in the world but shy as hell in person. So let her hit you up, but...
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    THC for the EMT ?

    Isn't there a ton of threads on this subject... most recent one I can recall http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=38766&highlight=marijuana
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    the 100% directionless thread

    This is your first date??? I wouldn't pursue it pretty hard, theres a million other women out there to take out on dates. or get more involved with.
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    Medical Necessity Form

    We have a "advanced beneficiary notice" so if the bill is rejected by insurance we can send a bill that they are aware of based on the quotes they agreed to. More often than not most people accept the quote and others will chose wheel chair transport if they know they will have to pay for it.
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    "Is he competent?". Do you have protocols or informal standards?

    We have an outside service issue the psych hold. Crisis Intervention will visit the home of the potentional psychiatric subject and evaluate for a 302 warrant (psychiatric hold) If the patient is voluntary, or they have any apparent life threats. Bleeding, overdoses, etc. We take them...
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    Can students work part-time/weekends only?

    I work a 24 on Saturday and pick up Sunday night 12 hours.. Some employers like the fact that I'm willing to take the weekend shift because a lot of people don't want to work weekends. So its great to put up a extra unit for the weekend shift when we are the busiest. Its going to be...
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    nicotine testing?

    The only thing I can say to that is... I'll take grief from a former smoker.. They have been down the road of smoking, then quitting smoking. They have the right to have a bit of a ego. vs. someone who never touched a cigeratte a day in their life.
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    EMS/medical quotes

    Somewhere out there is a tree tirelessly producing oxygen for you to breathe. I think you owe it a apology - Gregory House MD>
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    Former Smokers. What was your method?

    Well I am marking the calendar now... I had a :censored::censored::censored::censored::censored: of a time last time when I just went cold turkey. And people went out and bought me cigarettes wihout me asking just so they didn't have to deal with my miserable self. The I am working on...
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    the 100% directionless thread

    I think our requirement is if your on a 24 hour shift. You are required to have a minimum of 5 hours downtime.. There have been times where I think I only had 3 hours D/T but there have been days where I haven't turned a wheel for the shift.. As far as kitchen amenities, I think your right...
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