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    Been a while

    I have been gone from this site a while. So much has happened. AFter a very long illness, my husband passed away in May and I am of course having a horrible time dealing with it. What was the most comforting of this situation, which we knew was coming, but came too soon, was that though he...
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    I passed

    Thanks to all of you... I passed my intermediate state exam and got my license. It was very emotional and very heartwrenching. I had to do my practicals in the morning and my written in the afternoon. it was nervewracking. I thought I was going to pass out. I never did feel comfortable...
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    I passed

    Awesome Awesome suggestions. Out here Intermediates are not required to take the national registry, although they can if they choose. I am taking it at the state level. Once I get through paramedic school, however, that is required (National Registry). I will use any and all suggestions...
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    I passed

    Good Morning: Have not visitied this site for a while. I am preparing for my State Exam, and with children in the picture, life is slightly more than chaotic. Wanted to thank you all for the advice you gave me. I managed to pass my Intermediate class and have my provisional license...
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    I passed.

    Everyone: Thank you for the advice I received from all of you. I managed to pass my Intermediate class and now look forward to the State Exam. I feel pretty confident, which is good for me, because I used to get discouraged and worried pretty quickly. This was my second attempt, and have a...
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    Ambulance attendants accused of molesting patients

    I agree. There are patients I have run into myself, regardless of how much you try to protect yourself and others in this situation, and you do everything as properly you can, the patients see you more as a threat than a help and get carried away. Education of the patient would be a good...
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    Ambulance attendants accused of molesting patients

    Omg I am beyond words on this thread. This is disgusting. :sad:
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    Advice

    resonse It certainly does!!! thank you. I shall try this. Thank you.
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    Murphy's EMT laws!

    ambulance name My ambulance name was Sybil. Multiple personalities, sweet one day, B....h, the next. She liked to take frequent unplanned rest stops. Good Times:)
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    Advice

    Much like a lot of newcomers, I come to enjoy the advice of every one here, when I get a chance to get on. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you and your families. But I am needing some encouragement and advice. I am going to be wrapping up intermediate class here in two weeks. Academically and...
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    Being an EMT is scary!

    Wow Thats very thorough. And I am sure your partners and patients would feel very appreciative of that. I totally get it now, after having worked both the rig and ER. But it does seem some people in the ER, especially those who have been around a while, are getting too complacent with...
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    Being an EMT is scary!

    nice LOL. I like that. Hope your kidding!!:)
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    Being an EMT is scary!

    understood!! I understand completely!!!I went through the same thing yesterday in the ER. I have been very good about taking precautions going into the patients room but sometimes with a stat transfer they don't tell you a lot. In the year I have been with the ER I have never had four back...
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    Happy thanksgiving

    Just wanted to wish you all a safe and happy thanksgiving. I am fortunate not to having to work the ER today. I hope you and your families are safe and healthy. :)
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    I can't believe I passed the Final

    Congrats Way to go on passing. Tough thing to do. Going through the same thing myself on the intermediate level. I am sure you will do well:rolleyes:
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    Passed!

    Way to go. I am thrilled for you. I just passed my intermediate block 3 exam today. I went through this class before and because i lost focus, panicked, and blew one scenario, I had to take the class again. Now I have two weeks to get ready for my final, but worse, my tested scenarios. I...
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    Age when you joined EMS

    Age.. Lord...I feel old. I am about to turn 43. Still feeling good. Fell in love with emt school two years ago and have been sowing my wild oats ever since. I am now in Intermediate school (x2) and am doing well. Loving every minute of it. I am going for the paramedic-RN program and its...
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    Failed...:'(

    Cheer up I know the feeling. I am 43 and I went all the way through my intermediate class and passed everything. But for whatever reason, I choked, absolutley CHOKED, on one of my scenarios. Now I am round two in Intermediate class with a whole new appreciation and confidence that I...
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    whats up everyone

    hi From NJ? I used to be native to NJ and now reside in the southwest!!! My heart will always belong to the eastcoast. :rolleyes:
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    From a soon to be student

    GO FOR IT!!! GOOD LUCK!!! IT is worth it!!!
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