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This is to Medics and even EMT's, how long did it take you to feel comfortable running calls and making decisions? I'm only 6 shifts in with being a medic and do not feel comfortable yet on calls. I even have a hard time spitting out my report to the hospital staff. I'm confident in my skills...

I was just curious how far some of you guys drive into work. And what is your work schedule like, full or part time?

What is the best way to learn streets in an area that you are not familiar with? I'm looking for people that have moved to a different state or city for an EMS job. What is a the best way to learn in a short amount of time?

What are some questions that are common at interviews? Any questions that totally stumped you? I have an interview coming up and don't have a lot experience with interviews, and naturally get pretty nervous.

I have a skills test coming up for a medic position. I will have to run a cardiology mega code and a trauma scenario. I was wondering what the best way to prepare for this would be? I haven't done this type a thing since I was in school, I am going to be rusty for sure. Any online practice...

I was wondering how many medics right out of school or a few months out got on with a 911 company? Or did you start out IFT? Was it an uphill battle right out of school going into a 911 service with lack of field experience? The reason I ask this it seems a lot of 911 services require...

I applied for Durham county EMS and was wondering if anyone can give some insight on the hiring process and what it is like working there. Thanks

What are the best online CE sites out there? Also there is a limit on how many hours you can do online correct?

Anyone live in northeast Ohio know where you can take an ITLS course? I would even drive to Columbus if I have to.

Does anyone know anything about Critical Care Transport in Columbus Ohio? It seems like a decent company to work for from what i have read on there website. Medics get a 2k$ sign on bonus to.

Does anyone know anything about the online PALS courses? Do most agencies accept this due to the fact it is an all online course? This was not offered to us in medic school and want to get this done ASAP so I can start applying for jobs. Thanks

Where are you columbus guys working? Any decent privates down there?

Does anyone know where I can get some practice oral board station scenarios? Also what were some of the scenarios you had for National Registry? This is the station I'm most nervous about thanks.

Is there a JB test prep program to purchase for Paramedic? I used it for my basic registry and found it quite helpful. What are some other good test prep sites? I have the Fisdap one and don't really care for it to much.

Does Medic school count towards continuous education hours? If so how do I apply that ? Do I go on the NR website ? Thanks

Alright my confidence is really starting to drop at clinicals when it comes to patient's with crappy veins. I was 0-3 the other day at even finding a vein! I have pretty good success when I can see them and feel a good vein. It's the 'dehydrated diarrhea for a week" patients that I can't get an...

About to start cardiology in January and was wondering what are some good ACLS and cardiology books that people helped used to get them through that section of medic school. Thanks

Are there any good Medic practice sites? Not for National registry just Medic material in general. Thanks

Is there an easy somewhat fail proof weight based does calculation? This seems to be hanging me up pretty good in class, I am not to good at math AT ALL:unsure: No drip doses yet just IV push.

For all those who are volunteer EMT's what were some of the questions asked on your interviews? I have the opportunity for an interview with my local ems.. Just looking for some help on the questions asked. I assume a suit is the proper attire?