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Hi everyone..I just wanted to get everyone's opinion on what they would do to deal with a nurse with a stick up her butt. The ER she works in is a level 2 trauma center in our tiny state of RI and it seems like every time I bring a patient in, she has something to say about something. One of...

Anyone know where I can find an EMT-I85 practice exam online that is FREE? I know in our vast network of professionals...that someone must know of a few places. Help!!

I have a question for everyone. I got into a 'debate' the other day about what were appropriate vitals signs to take and when. My position is that automatically you usually take..BP, HR, RR, Glucose, pupil, LS, SPO2, EKG, and temp for just about every patient. It was argued that it is complete...

Yes I know this certification is going away soon and is going to be replaced. Be that as it may, I am still lined up to take that test. I have a current state certification as a 'cardiac' EMT that is only recognized in RI, but in the case I have to move out of state, I want something to show for...

Just have a quick question about funding and applying for grants. I work with a vollie service and, of course, we are strapped for cash. The town gives us money, but that's for operating costs...not equipment. We are 100% volunteer (no paid call) and was wondering what resources you all had...

I posted a similar post in the NREMT section..sorry forum administrator but no one seems to be seeing it..maybe I will get more bites here. I am looking for study guide or practice test suggestions for the NREMT-I85 exam. I plan to challenge the test within the next few months, but need to...

I just finished my EMT-Cardiac class for the state of Rhode Island, and the NR says that with that class I can challenge the NREMT-I85 exam. Does anyone have any insight on any good study materials for that exam. 99% of our class was devoted to ALS skill as the pertain to RI protocols, and I...

Chest pain in a suspect cardiac patient..first line drug is asprin...does it matter if you give them 4 childrens chewable at 324mg or 1 adult pill that you swallow with water at 325mg?? Is there a different in the aborption or onset of effects with a chewable vs a pill you swallow with water?

Ok..as prehosptial providers, we are suppose to defer to the person that has the highest medical training and that person is in charge....but what is the order of highest medical training that applies to the pre-hospital setting? Physician EMT-P EMT-I, EMT-C or what Intermediate level you...

I know some of you guys out there are in the FDNY...why is it a promotion to go from Medic to FF?? I mean I know they are different jobs...but why arent they viewed as equal or part of the same job? In RI, most FF have to be EMT-B's at least but arent viewed as one being below the other...as far...

Ok..so I am in the process of finding a Volly service to be a part of. There is a firehouse no more than 5 mins from my house that I figured would be perfect for me. So last year I submitted paperwork to become part of it...at that time the person I was talking to said they were not taking any...

Going along with the motorcycle helmet thread.. As an athletic trainer (sports medicine..not personal training) I use to work with a equipment intensive sports that had shoulder pads, a helmet and a facemask/sheild (lacrosse, football and ice hockey) We (athletic trainers) are taught, and...

In an effort not to sound like a whacker...... Do any of you carry personal kits in your cars? Perhaps a BLS jump kit?? If you do, what do you suggest you keep in it? Any specific type of bag you suggest? Thoughts?

I finally got an interview with a volly department scheduled for this Thursday. The Rescue Captain called me and was very short and sweet but nevertheless, it is scheduled. Advice..need some of it...what types of questions should I be expecting from a volly dept? Dress? I am assuming a...

Again..I want to state that I am a rookie at all of this so if this is a dumb questions..I apologize..I just dont know the answer. On a previous post, someone was trying to decided between an accredited program through a community college and one through a private school. Does the program...

Ok..so again let me say I am a newbie when it comes to EMS. I have yet to get on with a volly service although paperwork has been filled out (who knew it would take so long). Anyway, when I start out on a rescue...does the stethoscope go around the neck..or would I be THAT guy? We all know...

I have a question for you guys I am fortunate enough to work for a college that offers a Fire Science BS and AAS degrees. I would cost me nothing to attend these classes (except to buy books). I am probably only going to volunteer for a FD but who knows what the future holds. Do you think...

If there are any ATC's out there who are also EMT's...I have a question about CEU's. Do activities like going to the National NATA convention every year count towards CEUs for the Registry? If so, how do you document them? I am trying to combine costs for the CEU requirements..I have the CSCS...

I have seen that they are coming in 2011 and that they are coming in 2014...I am thinking about taking the EMT-I85 exam but dont want to waste the time if the certification is going to tossed aside in a few months. It is 2011 or 2014????

I have a general question for people out there..has anyone left a career to join a Fire/EMS department professionally? Background: I have been working in the medical field for 10 years as an athletic trainer (sports medicine..not personal trainer) and work at a pretty good college with a...