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I recently started working in a remote monitoring center of a hospital. The pay was too good to pass up, but I've quickly grown bored with the job. I miss the patient interaction and using the hands on skill. In this new job my interactions with patients are few and far between and very limited...

My wife recently brought up a good point that some how had completely slipped my mind. I'm trying to get into a PMD to RN Bridge program, while also trying to get hired by a 911 service. I currently work for an IFT where the pay isn't great, but the schedule is incredibly flexible. I can (within...

I was just curious if anyone else has a LinkedIn profile, and if they thought it helped them get an EMS related job? I've got one that I keep up to date, but I don't get many hits and I find all my job postings through agency/company websites. I know LI would probably say it's important but what...

My career goal has been nurse for awhile now. I took the EMT-Medic-Nurse route to be able to support my family along the way. My wife has said it's getting harder to have me gone so much (three days of work, two or three days of school a week most semesters). If I was able to get a county job or...

I recently got a call back from Florida Hospital EMS (Or FHEMS as everyone likes to say). I've seen them around and I understand the basics of what they do (IFT to Florida Hospital locations only for the most part). I'm curious if any works for them or could shed light on what the average day in...

This was a scenario put to me recently. 66 year old man complaining of chest pain after a syncopal episode and hitting his head. Vitals are within normal limits, BP slightly elevated. 12-lead shows ST elevation in lateral leads. 3" laceration to the back of his head. States "I felt light-headed...

I'm aware there's no shortage of nursing forums, but I was curious if anyone here had experience in this matter. Long story short, my best plan for starting a PMD to RN bridge program in a timely manner is getting my CNA license. According to the current law I can challenge the exam. I don't...

By the time I actually make it back onto a truck, I will have been out for about a year and a half. I'm worried about losing skills and knowledge during that very long break. I've brought all my books with me (ACLS, ITLS, PALS, and medic textbook) and I try to spend a few hours a week looking...

Sorry if this has been done before. I searched several ways and couldn't find any threads about it. I'm trying to find information about Orange County fire dept (FL) and their PMO programs. I've spoken to several OC Fire Medics and they say the program is still going but they didn't know how to...

So if you're familiar with Orlando you know there's only two games in town. I'm pretty unhappy with where I work as it's strictly IFT, and some things about the company itself. I'm thinking about trying to get hired with RMA. Before I make the leap though I had some questions about what RMA...

I'm on a kick right now about learning more about ambulances right now. I've been reading about the various types and I've found a question I can't answer. Is there any articles or information that you guys are aware of recommending against Type II ambulance (Vanbulances/IceCreamtrucks) for ALS...

So from google I know there are a number of Ambulance companies in Indiana, especially around Indianapolis. I would like to move back there but to effectively make my case to my wife (and to make sure it's viable) I'm trying to figure out how much I could earn as a Paramedic. I've found...

I live in the Central Florida area and I'm looking a 911 job but I'm not terribly interested in becoming a fire fighter (no offense to any fire fighters, just not my cup of tea). The only two non-fire based EMS system in my area that I'm aware of are Lake EMS and EVAC. I don't much about...

After a few months of working for a non-911 service I've noticed something. I feel like my reports are all very similar. It seems like I write a lot of pertinent negatives. Like for an abdomen I'm still doing a quick head to toe and putting in my report, so I'm going on about chest rise and...

Sorry if this topic has been done before. I tried searching but didn't get any results. Anyways, I've got my EMT-B right now but I'm still having trouble finding work. I had a chance to talk to an HR manager for a local hospital who recommend I get certified as a CNA. She said the CNAs get...

So this may be a bit of weird question, but I'm about to get out of the National Guard and I'm very slightly considering reupping to become a 68W (I'm previously an 11B). As I'm trying to get into the EMS field I was wondering if there's any benefit to becoming a 68W in terms of medical...

So I recently got a call back from a company that I applied for and had a nice chat with the owner. He was very pleasent, offered me a job, but stressed one thing. They only do routine transport for dialysis centers, and many of his drivers are not even EMT-B certified, because it isn't in...

So I know that this is a stupidly specific thing, but does anyone know of an EVOC class in the Orlando area before the 22nd? I got a call from an agency today saying I could be considered for a job if I could get my EVOC done before the 22nd. I know it's a stretch but I gotta try right? I...

Thinking for what I'm going to do after getting my Paramedic degree next year, I'm considering going into the fire service. In my area, you pretty much have to work for the fire department, so it just kind of makes sense. Here's my question. I'm getting an AS in Emergency Medical Service. My...

So I'm at my wits end with my school, which is a local community college and I'm wanting to do some research for another options for getting my Paramedic license and an AS degree. I googled Paramedic Orlando, FL and found a few options but I don't know if they're legit or not. Is there a...