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    Question about MRSA?

    I always do. I just get very scared. Espeacilly with MRSA, cause I don't know much about it. At least with aids, or hiv, I know how to protect myself, know it's not airborne, and know that it's transmitted through open wounds and sharps, sex, etc. I wear a bandage for any cuts on my hands and...
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    Being an EMT is scary!

    Okay I heard enough. The nursing homes and facilities don't know everything. I have dry skin and I begin to think it's MRSA, my son hasn't got it nor my fiance, it's probaly not MRSA. Yesterday I brought a pt to a continuing care facility in a hospital from dialysis, dispatch sent text stating...
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    Question about MRSA?

    Thank you for your message. So if the facility said everything is okay, than most likely if We wore gloves and washed we're okay.
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    NOPE I didn't learn about those

    NOPE I didn't learn about those
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    Aspiring hopeful newcomer

    Future EMT? I became a EMT to start my life in a career. I once said to myself, that if I didn't have a son I'd volunteer all the time. It took me some time to realize it's not what you always expect it to be. I thought I could complete school and become a paid member in a squad. Realized I'd...
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    Aspiring hopeful newcomer

    Never heard of it in Nj. Who knows though. Good luck on your plans. Probaly is someone whom holds a RN and Paramedic status. Lots of schooling though.
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    Question about MRSA?

    I'm a NJ certified EMT. And I have no idea about this thing MRSA. I always wear gloves and wash my hands after each patient. And why aren't we taught about MRSA. My f/t job sent me to transport a patient with MRSA, never told me what precautions I need to take. I arrive on scene, go upstairs...
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