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Hi everyone. I am looking to relocate back to the Phoenix area, and I'm trying to figure out how much CCT RNs get paid there. Any ideas?

I was thinking about this the other day, and I wanted to see if anyone knew of any literature/answers here. Here is the question: How long does it take for ETCO2 to fall after cardiac arrest, assuming CPR is not being provided? If ETCO2 remains high or WNL (>45) w/o CPR, is it safe to assume the...

I like to tell (the same) jokes to patients to help lighten the mood and get people to relax. What patient friendly jokes do you have? Here are some of mine: Did you hear about the kidnapping at the school? It's okay, he work up. Why did the aligator wear a vest? because he was an...

Anyone have details about Promedica in the Toledo Ohio area? I'm living in MI but have an Ohio medic license, and am looking for a change. Do they run any 911, or are they just interfacility? Does their ALS have to do a lot of BLS?

I'm looking for a great company to work for, that runs 911 and/or CCT, has medics do minimal to no BLS transfers, and pays well. I know it may sound like I am looking for a golden goose, but I am ready to try to find a good place to work. Relocating for this new job is definitely a possibility...

Preface: I have not talked about it much on these forums, but I am studying sociocultural anthropology at a major research university in the US. My work analyzes the ways immigrants perceive American biomedicine, and how American medical providers can provide good care to immigrant populations...

Anyone familiar with the ASHI WEMT certification? My assumption is that it is not as widely accepted, or well thought of as the NOLS WMI, or Wilderness Medical Associates WEMT certs...but I'm not completely sure. On a similar token, does anyone know if the ASHI Wilderness First Aid or ECSI...

What are everyone's thoughts on the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI), the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI)? I am currently an American Heart Association BLS and ACLS instructor, and am looking to teach Wilderness...

I ran across this article a couple days ago. Because I'm interested in mental health, and because I'm interested in the mental healthcare of first responders, I figured it could be an interesting read. What I found was sorely disappointing, and I'm afraid that attitudes implicit in the article...

Has anyone taken the Back to Basics Prep course? Interweb searches have not turned up any reviews, and I can't seem to find anyone in my network who has experience with the course. I would be using the course to prep for the FP-C exam. $325 is a lot to spend on a course I have not heard much...

A few days ago I received a postcard/mailer from Albuquerque Ambulance inviting me to move to ABQ and work as a medic in their service. The postcard offered a $10,000 singing bonus, plus up to $5,000 in relocation expenses. It sounds like a pretty nice deal...but it makes me very scared that...

Read this in the paper this morning and found it super interesting. I've been a saying that mid-levels should be in EMS for a long time, and it looks like that model is finally being tested. Thoughts...

Anyone have suggestions for writing event medical protocols for EMT's and Medics? I'm working with a sports medicine firm to start an EMT standby service for community/school athletic events. Due to budget cuts, many of the firm's clients are looking for cheaper alternatives to athletic...

Anyone ever find that anterior posterior positioning for transcutaneous pacing pads works better than the anterior lateral position? In school I was taught to use the anterior posterior position, but my current protocols do not specify pacer pad positioning. Does anyone use the anterior...

Does anyone have info on the Lansing CC or Delta College Paramedic to RN transition programs? I have read all the info on their websites, but I'm looking for experience from anyone who has completed the transition. How difficult did you find it? Was it hard to get into? Is there a substantial...

Does anyone know if ambulance operators in Michigan need to have a Michigan chauffeur's license or CDL? Can the operator have an out of state driver's license?

Hello! I am taking an anthropology course on Mexico, and need to write a 7-8 page research paper on a topic that has to do with Mexico. I decided to try to write mine on EMS in Mexico. Does anyone have or know where I can find resources on EMS in Mexico? I am using the short segment out...

I wish my station was that nice... reality aside, I am looking forward to at least seeing the first episode. it looks entertaining... http://youtu.be/AQYcrtxk19g

I had this call a few days ago and wanted to get your thoughts. It was on one of my ALS rotations for medic school. A 32 yo M calls 911 for "crushing chest pain." We arrive on scene, and the pt is supine on his sofa with his hand clutched to his chest and is hyperventilating. He is visibly in...

Has anyone had any confusion with HR departments or non EMS employers because the new Paramedic abbreviation is the same as the national neonatal resuscitation program? Does anyone know if the national neonatal resuscitation program will be changing their abbreviation?