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    Paramedic certificate or degree

    I am in the same situation as you! I'm getting certified as an EMT-B, which I will work as until I finish my RN program. In IL, the RN program I'm taking covers all essential classes that you need to be a certified paramedic- minus two. I'm going to get my bachelors as an RN, take the two extra...
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    Clinicals and Ride Alongs

    Thank you for replying! I had already had a plan in mind to be proactive and helpful, but hearing you advice it reinforces my belief that it's a good plan! I'm glad you also mentioned asking questions- I admit, I was a bit unsure if I'd come off as a nuisance if I asked too many. I truly want to...
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    Clinicals and Ride Alongs

    Thank you so much for your input and advice! I will do my best not to take it personally. It made me feel better to hear "you are just a student" and "it's not like they can fire you"- that's so true and I hadn't thought of it that way.
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    Clinicals and Ride Alongs

    Hi! So, I'm an EMT-B student and I'm currently starting my hands on training in the ER and with ride time as well. All I have been hearing from fellow classmates is that they have been screamed at, talked down to, and berated by the nurses in the ER. Needless to say, I'm very worried. Any...
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