sugar coating the crew is it the right aproach ??

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i think theres a thread about this but idk where its at lol uhh im going on my first ride along soon hopefully n i remember some one said that if it was ok to bring like donuts or coffee or snacks to the crew there gonna be with for the day, do u think its a correct thing to do or do u think its kinda like a sugar coating to kiss @55 to the crew so they dont prank them or leave them behind lol if anyone takes offence im sorry in advance , in my opinion im leaning in the middle i think its nice to take something to some one thats taking there time to show u around and have u with them for a shift but at the same time i think its kinda like kissing @ss i really want to know what u medics, emts and other think so please reply ill be wating for ur replies thanks :)
 
lol thanks man
 
I didn't do it for my ER rotation. I honestly don't think it would have mattered. I wasn't there to make friends, I wanted to learn. And there was a pile of crap on the table in the break room anyway. ;)
 
i understand what ur saying but come one u wernt there to make friends thats not nice u have to be comftrable with who ur with for that shift might as well start things good right
 
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Slow down, stop masking the word "аss" and figure out a more acceptable phrase, and go on a little scavenger hunt.
I need you to find these things:

On your keyboard:
-A key that says "Shift"
-A key that looks like this: " . "
-A key that looks like this ","

On the Internet:
-A dictionary (m-w.com)
-A browser with spell check (getfirefox.com)

As far as your question, or what I think it is:
Your ride-along mileage may vary. It's painfully obvious when someone's trying to suck up. Instead of donuts, try just being unobtrusive and listening to the crew you're assigned to. Ask sensible questions, remember you're there to learn, and try not to make their lives worse.
 
as one who kinda messed up on their Ride along. I can give a few tips.

1. DON'T try to help verbally giving report, cause more than likely it'll f*** them up and throw them off.. Then you get to be chewed out by your instructor the next lecture... even though you were trying to help

2. DO ask the EMT/Medic to get involved with PT care. Ask them if you can practice vitals, put on O2, clean up vomit (as disgusting as that may be). it can help you get ready for the "real world of EMS"

3. DON'T bring Booze to the station... I heard a story of someone doing this and I'm pretty sure they failed the class anyway.

4. DO ask questions (before or after a call) but never during (unless its a friendly EMT/MEDIC/PT). test the waters out to see what your working with.


Aside from that...you should be alright. hope it helps^_^
 
Yes bring sometthing, this will go a long way if you end applying with this company. Also be on your best , these people could be on the interview pannel if you again apply with this company. A little advice if and when you check out other companies call ahead and speak with field emt's and again bring something.:rolleyes:
 
Sadly, I do not believe in being sugar coated and I hate *** kissing. If you had to come and work at my station, you will be in for the shock of your life. In my humble opion, there's to many shows these days portraying this profession in the wrong light. I will by no means scare you off, I will however show you what EMS is all about.
 
SA_Medic said:
Sadly, I do not believe in being sugar coated and I hate *** kissing. If you had to come and work at my station, you will be in for the shock of your life. In my humble opion, there's to many shows these days portraying this profession in the wrong light. I will by no means scare you off, I will however show you what EMS is all about.
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Waite one minute, First In is a great show and that is how hero's are on a daily basis, lol
 
Lol, I will admit I have no idea what First In is. We don't get that on the dark continent, neither do we get Trauma. I will have to google it. Just give it a minute so I can go outside and fetch more kerosene to keep the pc going. ;)
 
Rather than doing it the first day, do it on your last day or find out when the crew is on again and do it then. It would be a good way to tell them "Thank you" for the time they spent helping you learn.
 
flhtci01 said:
Rather than doing it the first day, do it on your last day or find out when the crew is on again and do it then. It would be a good way to tell them "Thank you" for the time they spent helping you learn.
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Agreed
 
Yeah, I doubt it will do much for you. I never did anything like that for the crew that I rode along with. However, I was doing my ride alongs in my own county so I knew the crew fairly well to begin with. No matter what you are still gonna have panks pulled on you.
 
By bringing food, you are showing you appreciation for being allowed to accompany us for five hours. I did it, hundreds before me did it, and you will do it. Though, it is quite understandable if you don't have money to spend. However, if you are one of those kids living with mommy&daddy and driving daddy's truck with the FD sticker... You better bring something, son. Seriously.
 
Meh, when I was working we'd get students from time to time and I never expected them to bring gifts. If anything, the employees should be going to their bosses to be paid more to do ridealongs.
 
We have EMT and and Paramedic students riding on a regular basis. The Paramedic students are specifically assigned to certain preceptors, so they are excluded from what I'm saying.

Bringing something for just me and my partner will make a student look like they are trying to suck up. Bringing something for everyone will get them further. For example, a box of cookies left in the break room rather than a cookie for each of us. However, having student riders is common, and it's an expected part of the job. I absolutely do not expect students to bring me and my partner anything.

The best advice I have is come prepared, pay attention, don't be afraid to get your hands dirty, and if you have questions write them down and ask them at the END of the call.

Also, if an EMT student of mine ever wrote anything using "u" instead of you, "ur" instead of your/you're and "n" instead of and, I would give them a remedial English lesson before allowing them to do anything else.
 
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