I hope so. Even when half the city was out of service we still got no calls for our 24 hour shift. I've done 3 24 hour shifts a d 3 12 hour ones and I've only gotten like 6 calls and 3 transports.
I am doing as many clinicals as I can. I have already signed up for extras in hope I can get my transports. And at least you got some patients. My first er rotation was a 16 hour rotation at the bussiest er in our area. The ER normally has 20+ people waiting. No joke. When I worked we had 5...
I know none of the rituals actually work. And I've already asked for an extension and I'm currently doing as many shifts as I can as often as I can. I love doing this I just don't like sitting around all day. This is defiantly what I want to do however. I've always wanted to do this. I love...
That's what I've been doing. The medics love me since we are not busy and I have learned a lot from talking to them. I try to study but always get distracted by the guys. They are all super nice and love telling stories. I love being there but I want to finish my studies so I can get certified.
I am doing my clinical rotations part of my emt basic training. I've been doing them at my local fire station and I have not been getting calls. The shift and station I've been with tends to get 10-15 calls a 24 your shift. But when I work we only get 1 or 2. The problem is I have to have 5...
I am an EMT-B student and Wednesday is my first clinical rotation at the fire station. I have already worked several hours at the ER but have not worked any hours at the station. I will be working a 24 hour shift.
What should I bring?
How do I make a good first impression?
How do I get the...
Got a scenario a friend sent me. Tell me what you think.
18 y/o female who crashed her bike. She doesn't remember the event. She complains of neck pain and headaches. 3/10. Her helmet appears to be undamaged. She doesn't know exact date but knows the month. Does not know the time of day...
18 y/o female who crashed her bike. She doesn't remember the event. She complains of neck pain and headaches. 3/10. Her helmet appears to be undamaged. She doesn't know exact date but knows the month. Does not know the time of day either. Her heart rate is elevated along with respiratory rate...