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So I have taken and passed my paramedic program and I have taken the Illinois state test 3 times and failed. First time i failed I got a 68 second time a 66 and the third time i was so aggravated I bombed it with a 53. So now I have to take a 40 hour refresher course so I can test again. My...

So I have taken my state paramedic test twice now. The first time I failed by 3 points and the second time I failed by 2. I know that I know what I'm doing but I have always been horrible at tests. I study and study and study some more and If you ask me the question I can answer but If you...

As the title says I passed my medic class as of the 17th of last month yay im so so so so sooooooo glad to be done.. Now on to my state test on july 9th. I'm excited and a lil bit nervous to be done. Been trying to continue studying but I have found it hard to put my head in the books since I...

So I was talking to a friend because I have been doing some research on the effects of epi during a MI. He is in no way in the medical field and asked if I had ever heard of using cayenne pepper to stop a heart attack. I never have so I went to google and here is what I found...

So I take my finals for my 3rd semester tomorrow. So happy. Im ready to be done with classes..

So I was just wondering who prefers using butterfly caths vs strait caths. I know if you need to go large bore for trauma say either 16 or 14 you can't do butterflies. So what is your preference and why do you prefer the one over the other?

So as most everyone knows companies don't give a windows cd with a new comp anymore. I have googled and googled my way through many days trying to find the answer to my question. Ok so my question is I have the CD-key for my windows 7 on the bottom of my laptop but no cd. Is there anyway to...

Just wanting to see what you deem concern-able when doing a 12 lead. I know what my instructor has told me but I want to see what else everyone looks for.

Ok so are there any books out there that may put learning cardiac rythms into a easier perspective then my medic book? I've watched some videos on youtube by ecgdoc and its helpful but still not understanding it completely.

So does anyone know where I can get the ACLS and PALS and PHTLS books to download for my e-reader? I've looked on barnes and noble and they dont have any just real books and I will eventually get the real books when I can afford them but for now I'd like to find them to download

Ok so I start my medic classes at the end of the month.. Finally I cant wait. So a question for everyone is this. Are there any books that I could download to my ereader that would be good to get and also are there any good droid apps? So excited to finally be starting my classes after a few...

So I am sitting here waiting for my wife to get home from shopping *she went at 4am* with her mom to get some good deals and I am thinking about all of the things I'm thankful for this year. So what are you thankful for? I would like to say that I am thankful for my health but that is a laugh...

Well I found out today that the college that I wanted to attend for my paramedic is now setting up a degree instead of only offering the certificate. This college is closer to me and their program is from everything I've heard is better than the college I am currently attending. Also all of...

I have a Dolce and Gabbana mens watch for sale. I got it for my birthday from my wife. The watch retails for right around $325 but im willing to take $100 for it. I have only wore the watch a handful of times. This is a genuine Dolce and Gabbana and not some knock off. This would make a good...

So today has been a really :censored::censored::censored::censored:ty day. So I have this appointment with a urologist today because of a issue. He wants a ultrasound of my testicles so it gets done. He wants a urine culture and urinalysis so that gets done. Set up a appointment for next...

Ok so I was wondering if there is a website to find out if a school is accredited. any help would be appreciated

You get called out to a male with unknown medical emergency. when you arrive on scene you find a man slumped up against a building with a blanket covering him. As you approach he starts yelling at you belligerently telling you he's a doctor and to stay away. When you reach the patient and you...

So I am preparing to go into medic school next fall. The college I'm going to just changed their curriculum. What classes did you have to take during your schooling? Here is a direct copy of the recommended course schedule. Sorry if its a little long. Recommended Semester Schedule...

Ok so I have a slight hearing problem. I should of had a tube put in one of my ears when I was a kid but my mom couldn't afford it. If I hold my nose and blow and pop my ear it helps. I can generally hear when im taking a bp but on some pt's I have a very difficult time or cant hear the pulse...

So the company I am going to work for is one of 3 services in the town. Each service runs about 5 trucks. Now the way the get called out is new to me since i've only ever been in a one service area. The rigs will run around town or stage at certain area's and when there is a call dispatch...