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I feel like it depends on the person and the system. Like at lot of other people have said in this forum as long as the person keeps their skills proficient there is no problem. In my experience I have met a lot of providers that don't want to scenarios or practice skills between calls because...

Hello everyone. I don't know exactly where to post this, I recently passed my state test (just got the results!!) and will be start working for a 911 system in NC. I have been giving a lot of thought to a critical care job in a few years. I know I will have to do 3-5 years in 911 to gain the...

I work for a transport company and I often run into Durham EMS crew in the bay. They always have a lot of nice things to say about working for Durham. I am a little embarrassed to admit I hadn't heard about the "mass exodus of brass and the MD" or the merger until a few days ago. I feel like...

They never answer the phone. I left two messages and no one has called me back.

In Durham you can have tattoos everyone but your hands, neck and face. I know plenty of people with a full sleeve(s) and they don't have to cover them up.

Hello everyone. I recently completed a paramedic program in NC. Our instructor was able to schedule a paper state exam a few days after we completed the program. I sat for the test and unfortunately I got a 69 (I needed a 70). Now I am trying to figure out how to register for an exam. Since it...

I will be going to Bladen Community College in January for their continuing education in Paramedic then I plan on bridging to an associate degree once I get complete and get a job. I will be living in Sampson County while in school so working for Wake or Durham as a Basic won't be a stretch, its...

I start my paramedic program in January. Since I already have my EMT-B I will be finished in a year. I know most EMS agencies are run by the county. I have started doing some research about the different agencies within the state. I'm looking to work in a large city EMS or a dual...

I'm in North Carolina and I competed a basic program at Wake Tech community college. I have had my certificate for about two months. I wanted what type if job I can get in the hospital with this type of certificate? like CNA, med tech, etc. it's really hard to find a part time...

I have decided to pursue an associate degrees in nursing. I wanted to know about paramedic to RN programs along the east coast (specifically Delaware, Virginia, Maryland or Georgia). I found one at Georgia Highland college but I wanted to know others that are out there. I also wanted to...

I have shadowed them and it really wasn't for me. I'm alittle adrenaline junkie. I love working closely with patients as well. That's why I'm leaning towards nursing (critical care or emergency room).

in my basic class of the 10 that passed we had 1 person that wanted to become a nurse, 2 future PA assistants , 1 doctor and one doing it for his fire department. that leaves 5 people ( including me). I've been going back and forward about continuing my education and trying to break...

Lenoir is 32 weeks

I know a hybrid fast track program in Kingston, NC. It's run by Lenoir Community College.

I don't know if there is a post like this already but I wanted to know how many people use EMS as a stepping stone (RN, PA, firefighter, etc.). I wanted to what are some other common ones? Also, for those of you who are using EMS as a stepping stone do you plan on confronting working...

where do I find career fairs with agencies I'm interested in?

I wanted to know what are some good networking opportunities on the east coast that I can participate in. I am currently a paramedic student and want to meet people from different agencies. Any tips or advice for someone who is new to EMS?

Is it the same for the NREMT paramedic exam?

I was always told I was going to college from a young age. I wanted to be a firefighter but couldn't do it in high school because fire fighters don't go to college. I went to college for nursing and didn't do well at all. I ended up changing my major and started paramedic school...

I just want to know how many of you all post in a parking lot or intersection or return back to the station, house etc. after a call. If you do post what do you do between calls to pass the time by?