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    On the right path??

    Hey everyone! It's been a while since I posted and I'm checking in to say hi and get some opinions about the guidance of my career path... I am the one who got laid off from my first ground medic ALS job just out of school after graduating With Honors. I am intending to become a Flight...
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    Got a job offer to be a Medic for an FD!

    Hi, everyone, hope you are all doing well. So after losing my first job as a new grad Medic due to lack of experience, I interviewed for another one last week at a Fire Dept that's a little closer to home. They offered me the part time Medic spot! That will be good for me to get in as a new grad...
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    Lost my dream job as a Medic. Am sad...

    Hi, everyone! Some of you probably remember my asking for your advice with my FTO in my first Medic job. Well, long story short, they assigned me another one without my saying a word, and he was fantastic! He taught me so much, and I was doing well. Imagine my surprise yesterday when they called...
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    Is it normal to be treated bad by your FTO?

    Hi Everyone, I am just begining my first Medic job and have been assigned to a very intimidating FTO. I am wondering if it's supposed to go this way? This person gets obviously frustrated with me and occasionally puts me down in front of other professionals on scene. I am really trying my...
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    I start my first job as a Paramedic in 1 week!

    And getting nervous! It will be my first Paramedic job, and I'll be working for a busy ground/air company, starting on the ground ambulance. I am so excited! I have worked years for this day. Am nervous too, since I'll be moving to a whole new city, and starting a whole new life. I want to be a...
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    Reflecting on the past two years...

    Hey, everyone! I hope you are all doing great. I had some time to kill while waiting for my first date (with a BlackHawk Flight Medic!), so I thought I'd go through the posts I have written over the last two years in my struggle to become a Paramedic, and all I can say is...WOW, did that all...
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    Everyone, It's Official!...

    I have taken the written and practicals for EMT-P Registry and passed all on thhe first try-I AM A PARAMEDIC NOW!!!:rolleyes: I still can't believe it. I am so excited! I have a job at a Ground/Air service waiting for me to start on the ground ambulance and work my way up to the Helicopter! I...
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    FINALLY Ready to test for NREMT-P!!!

    Hey everyone! Thought I'd take a quick study break to drop in and say hi! After my grueling Paramedic school clinicals and internship, I finally turned everything in to my instructor today-my school training is complete and I am ready to take my Practicals and Written for Paramedic!! :rolleyes...
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    I made it through Paramedic school!!

    Yay! I took my class written final on tuesday and scored a 98% and took class practicals today and passed all the first time through!! Paramedic School is officially over...(now what do I do??:P) I have been working so hard to keep my 'A' in the class all year that I've had no life! But it all...
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    Ready to Graduate With HONORS!!

    Hi, everyone! I know it's been forever since I posted, but Medic School has a way of taking over life, ya know? I wanted to share my good news for all those of you who supported me last year when my first go at medic school wasn't such a happy ending...I am set to graduate Friday, June 13 from...
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    Anyone else's Medic program require uniforms on class days?

    Hi again everyone! Today was my first day of winter term of my paramedic program; we are starting trauma and RSI. Pretty good first day, and I am excited that I'm almost there! (Done in Sept). My instructor told us that from now on we are required to wear our paramedic student uniforms while in...
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    Want to let you all know I passed!

    Hi, everyone! Hope you are all having a happy holiday season. Just wanted to share my good news. If any of you remember me, I am the one who failed medic school last year by two points. I enrolled in another school's medic program this fall, and passed first semester with an A! I hold the third...
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    Starting Paramedic School TODAY!!

    Hey everyone! Just wanted to stop in and say hi before I'm off to begin my first day of medic school! Things have come so far for me; from failing out of a medic program last fall by two points-to begining another at a well-renown school with a full scholarship! I am ready this time, nothing's...
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    I Made it!!

    Hello again to all my friends at EMTLife! You have all been there for me through a very rough time, and I wanted to share my exciting news. Although I failed Medic School by a lousy 2 points last fall, I got back on my feet and applied again at two other good medic schools. I got accepted to...
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    Ready for another shot at Medic School

    Hi, everyone! I'm back after a couple months at getting back on my feet after failing out of 1st semester of medic school by a killing two points. I've spent lots of time riding along and being the best EMT I can be, and last week had an interview for a very good medic program (known as the best...
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    The tragic death of my friend

    Hello, everyone. I have not written in a long time, there have been some busy times going on for me, but I wanted to share the tragic news about my good friend. I worked in ED with him, and found out that he was killed this weekend while on his way home from work by a drunk driver. He was also a...
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    Anyone ever made a big move for EMS?

    Hi everyone-it has been a while since I posted, and I thought this forum would be the perfect place to ask for some helpful advice. As most of you know, I didn't pass the final exam in my paramedic class, and am planning to retake the program elsewhere. (Unhappy with my education at that...
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    Just an update...

    Hi, everybody! I have been putting in lots of hours as a volunteer EMT at my FD while waiting for another try at paramedic school. I will be applying to the second medic school this week; have already applied for one at the end of december. I should know in March if I've been accepted to either...
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    The New Year

    Hi everyone. Just wanted to check in and wish you all a safe and happy New Year's Eve. Hopefully you'll all be with your families (at home, or on the job) and it will be a great night for all. Just wanted to let you all know I've applied to 2 Paramedic programs, and the third app. is coming up...
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    Round Two.....

    Hi again, everyone! Well, I'm ready to send off two new Paramedic program applications (come january I'll be submitting the third and last one). This has been like therapy for me, since I won't be going back as a paramedic student at my OLD school in january along with the rest of my friends...
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