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I literally just went through this and what @MMiz said is correct. I worked at a base that closed. The only two bases I could transfer to were not desirable to me. My company had a travel position which required me to get certified/licensed in another state. My national registry had lapsed...

Mhmm, but are they still doing that? It doesn't seem like it.

We do quarterly airway assessments. We'll do an adult, pediatric, and infant intubation. It'll usually be a scenario where you'll eventually intubate the patient. They'll usually have a couple of pointers or questions that aren't related to airway so that's good. I don't feel like it's really a...

I think pairing up two pilots that both know how to fly a plane is different than pairing up a medic and an EMT. The EMT usually doesn't know how to paramedic. EMTs know how to assess patients, but aren't usually strong in ALS treatment plans, dosages, or procedures. Would I appreciate if an EMT...

That's nuts! Congratulations to them!

Here's the last minute of the audio. It's very sudden.

You can do everything right and still lose. I know it's easier said than done, but don't dwell too much on it.

The OP might be questioning if they actually did feel a pulse in the beginning. I've brought it up here before when talking about pacing http://emtlife.com/threads/antero-lateral-infarct-to-arrest.49241/post-705449. Like Desert said, if you felt a pulse, no CPR. If in doubt or no pulse, do CPR...

I was working at a slow base for the past half year and was certain I was going to have plenty of time to study, do homework, and then try to attend most or all online classes. I only worked two 24s a week so I figured I could make it work. The base closed, my money became tight, and I got...

I was convinced to go back to college for nursing. I signed up for some general education classes. I totally forgot about this, but just realized how close I am to getting an AS in EMS, if I go this route. How is this program holding up?

Everywhere I've worked, they've been flexible with their protocols. That being said, I work in California where the protocols are very limiting and you essentially are just an EMT that can start an IV and give oral Zofran, lol! Even flight is technically restrictive where we can only RSI, use a...

I was in San Diego a couple of days ago. Talked to some locals and they said it went smoothly.

I forget if I said this already, but my base closed and, in my opinion, there was no good spot to transfer locally. There were only 2 full time spots in California, 1 part time, and the closest one was a 3 hour drive with no off duty. My Dodge Durango gets 12 mpg and no way I can ride my crotch...

Is this where The EMTLife Expo will be held? :)

I honestly thought all of us here were paramedics except for Jim, lol!

Even California is hurting right now.

My test cut off at 70-something. Did I pass? :p

If there's likely going to be a lawsuit over it, do not talk about it here. Nobody does this job perfectly. I know I've messed up a couple of times, thought about quitting, and concerns about losing my job. Easier said than done, but the first thing you need to do is take a step back from...

I was the top of my class. I got an A on every test. All of my instructors said that I would be the best paramedic there ever was. I heard that if you get the last question right, you passed. Well, I got the last question right and the test shutoff at 67.8. Did I pass?

Just got the "authorization to test" letter from NREMT. Wonder if I should study for it or just take it right away. inb4 I fail it. That would be embarrassing.