AND HOW MANY HAVE YOU ??? Everyone starts somewhere, and it seems that if someone deosnt know the same things you do, start out on "your level", you want to knock their ideas or dreams down. You seriously need to get over yourself, as I have said before. There is a huge difference in helping people understand, and knocking down everyone who tries to do something. Your hateful, your arrogant, cocky, and just a flat out,want to know it all kinda guy. I have yet to find ANYTHING on this entire site where you have been nice, encourage, or give props to anyone. People dont come to this site to hear you put them down, make your stupid little sarcastic remarks, or listen to how much you think you know". Truth is, you dont know it all either, so its about time you man up and quit being so rude. Why would you even put yourself on a site,that is here for people to ask questions and learn, when all your gonna do is be hateful about what they dont know. Giving advice, helping someone learn, and answering someones questions is one thing, but when your going to continue to be so hateful when they do, take a look at all the post you post on this site about how you think ems should have higher education standards, but when someone does want to know something, you make them feel so low and not want to ask anything again.
I am not here or to promote hand holding and to "make things easy or feel better" b.s. Medicine is tough, prehospital care is rougher. I am a patient advocate; whatever it takes to make patient care better.
I was shocking patients and interpreting XII leads before your mom & dad probably held hands. Alike most other Paramedics I have worked multiple jobs at one time, so my experience is vast and usually at a mixture of rural and metropolitan. From a small rural town to Parkland Trauma Center, National Level Trauma Studies to various forms of EMS such as HEMS, SCT, etc.
How do I know such? Because yes, I've been there and done it. Yeah, I went through three Paramedic programs One which was 3 months long, another a hospital based then finally for my degree. I went to a bridge Paramedic to RN program Then completed a BS and BSN; now nearly MSN. I have seen an observation of literally hundreds of people that have done the same. There is very few that will tell you differently than .. whenever you take a shortcut, you will have to make it up later.
You want someone to compliment you on passing a test, well that's been done and truthfully wish you well. Now, within 96 hours after passing your test, you are now attempting to have knowledge enough of EMS Systems and the education/training within it to actually give an opinion as a fact. Now I ask based upon what? What true academia and research you can produce that proclaims that it is true? Want to compare academic comparison of short cut programs and those that require the other? How many program analysis and educational evaluations have you performed? You spouted that the state mandates the requirement as if that was a outstanding accomplishment.
Sorry you find me sarcastic, rude, not being helpful. Truthfully, I don't care. I am not here to make people feel good about themselves or give reassurance. That comes within knowing you have the education, knowledge and with gained clinical experience. I forewarn you to await until a physician or nurse informs you the facts of life. I can assure you, my method is much more diplomatic and pleasant.
Yeah, I don't sugar coat it. Not for anyone, not my students, or peers. or people that post. If they want my opinion they get it, they state and post inaccurate or opinions sole based upon only one view, I speak up. Just like my avatar.
I base my opinions upon several things. First is it true? As per academia, research and published education? Second real clinical experience.Third I may play a Devils advocate: I may post an opinion or fact that I totally disagree with. Why? To spark debate and to create an environment to "think outside the box". Am I ever wrong? You bet and I have more than once apologized or corrected myself.
There is too much candy coating in EMS already; one of the reason so many enter and only to drop out within a few years.
It's okay to have opinions everyone has one, however; when questioned be able to defend or debate it. I have found those that need encouragement and reaffirmation, usually have a difficult time in EMS and medicine until they understand what I discussed.
I do wish you the best, but remember it takes a tough skin to be in EMS.
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