philosophical musings
Stop overgeneralizing. Vene, Sasha...I'm sorry, but you obviously had too much time on your hands to think about this topic.
Time is something I nver have enough of, but I do take a break from my responsibilities from time to time and muse over my observations to unwind a bit.
The biggest problem of all are professionals that have been in the field long enough (but not necessarily veterans) that make sweeping overgeneralizations about "new basics". .
Are you suggesting I am not a veteran or I haven't spent enough time in the profession to make such statements? Without knowing my backgraound, which I will not detail here in entirety as I struggle to keep my resume under 2pages, lets just say that I have been around the block a few times.
You claim that a "ricky resuce" attitude NOT backed up with knowledge is a problem. I agree. Yet you take this fact and run with it over 5 paragraphs of overanalyzation, going back and forth over ANECTDOTAL evidence based on the few jackasses you've had the pleasure of attending school/working with..
Yes it is anecdotal, In science some may call it observational. I doubt there are many studies on whackerdom (is that even a word?) or even overzealous rookies. You may also find some sarcastic humor in comparing the overzealous with the prominant theory of cancer causing gene mutations. Relax a little. I think it was Twain who said "true humor is replete with wisdom."
Bottom line: the behavior of being eager to learn and perform to the best of one's abilities should be seen from "lowly EMT" all the way to physician.
Who said it wasn't? I haven't encountered 1 surgeon that keeps a surgical kit "just in case." Infact I have yet to meet any doctor who keeps anything greater than the wal mart style first aid kit in their car. My comedian tendancies would be very quick to make fun of an orthopod who stocked his car full of plaster slinting/casting material prior to a camping trip "just in case."
As the Jester line in Shakespeare's king Lear reads, "I am better than thou art now! I am a fool but thou art nothing."
Because, like you said, progression is important. Obviously, no science is static, especially when directly involved with the lives of patients. NO one has learned everything he can and there is ALWAYS room for CE and updating of protocals.
Nobody is denying this, but I believe many advocate for more initial education rather than CE.
No need to go on and on and on into minute anecdotes that stray from the topic at hand.
People are passionate, it happens.
IF YOU FEEL THERE ARE TOO MANY UNDERQUALIFIED NEW EMT's that are too cocky with nothing to show for it, THEN TEACH THEM THE ERRORS OF THEIR WAYS..
As an educator, one of the questions that always lingers is "What is the responsibility of formal education and what is the responsibility of the employer?"
I am afraid even with my dedication and the fact I do not teach any level lower than Medic anymore, the time constraints imposed upon me barely leave time to meet the curriculum; much less cover a topic in sufficent detail, teach people critical thinking skills, or professional behavior and standards beyond a cursory definition of what those words mean. I know the educators who teach the Basic and MFR levels are more pressed for time. Perhaps you can offer a solution to the dilemma?
Who gives a :censored::censored::censored::censored: if you offend them.
In my anecdotal experience, and I would wager there is evidence somewhere tht positive reinforcement as well as empowering and enabling works far better than insulting an angering people. Additionlly constantly offending people in a academic or employment environment is not only unprofessional, it could be labled as harassment, which is illegal. Furthermore, it creates a hostile work/learning environment that is detrimental to the goals of both education and patient care.
They offend the profession, and ultimately the patient..
Who says they offend the patient? I submit patients don't know good care from bad, only how they are treated. You are unlikely to sue your friend, but you gladly would your enemy. I also understand (but am too lazy to look up right now) that patients who are happy with their provider are less likely to file suit even when legitimate mistakes are made.
Today I was in the hospital, a patient addressed the director of the department as "nurse" despite her long white lab coat that said "Dr." in front of her name and her professional business attire beneath it. In every state and country I have spent time in a health care facility,more than a handful, I frequently notice patients think all men are doctors and all women nurses. You think the patients know enough to be insulted by the technical medical care? I have never seen a study demonstrating elephants can't fly, but I'm willing to accept observational evidence on the matter. Perhaps I am substandard as a scientist?
I'm so sick of hearing older employees complain about new basics that sign on with the company because many times, when asked if they corrected the new basic's wrongdoing, there answer is no. They simply kept it bottled inside until they ran into someone else, then vented. It's your job as a veteran to train newcomers to the profession, whether you like their attitude or not.
I don't think many would disagree with this point, especially since most healthcare providers are very happy to help and guide people. But my initial question was along the lines of why do many new providers resist such efforts by experienced providers?
Would you be willing to answer any of the questions I posed in my thread?
It looks to me like you just vented your anger without anything constructive to say.