Quicksilver

I wouldn't mind waking up in the middle of the night and throwing these things on.

I agree the BP, which could be that way everyday for the last month, isn't stable. Though I was called here for the back pain, my other findings are, in some respect, of more concern. Be honest with him about the ER trip, whether it is with us or his daughter. If the BP was 130/85, no, I probably would let him sign the refusal, tell him to call if he changes his mind and wish him well. I'm guessing here but I might think about doing the Miami Stroke Test

I'd like to see some of the questions posted right here. why not? could start a good discussion.

Has he taken anything for it (ASA, etc.) does he have an ice/hot pack on it. What part of his back hurts the worse and 1/10 pain scale. Can he sit up (I want another BP when / if he does) Pupils? I just started to study EKG, so I don't know if a 12 lead is a good next step.

I took it about 4 months ago and it was easy. (BLS version) they also ask you about 10 what would you/have you done in this or that situation type questions. Basically, if you can't pass this test you wouldn't have passed either your EMT course or NREMT

I'll at least answer your question. I work for a nation wide private ambulance service, Rural Metro. EMT-I 32K EMT-P 53K Mostly 12 hour shifts, switching over to 24 hours in the coming months. Working 911 you may get down time, working non emergency we got very little down time in the 24 hours.

Having worked for a transport company and a 911 service, I couldn't agree more, or could I have actually stated this as well as Dust has. Allow me to give you +5 The entire post is worth quoting so people read it more than once, and then think.

This question was brought to you by just 1 of the 17,000 emtcity members, please don't hold it against the rest of us. :roll:

if it is not what you expected, what did you expect. My first semester was basically a repeat of first responder. you have to start at the beginning. ems is not all blood and guts.

http://www.wintle.com/ems/emtexam.htm good luck.

I should stop while I am +5 with Dust. All good advise, and yes, it makes sense to forgo the medic and move onto the RN if the ER is the end goal. I've spoken with both "A" and "B" and a few people in the ems system I respect. Most everyone agrees on "B". Like Dust mentioned, it is the lure of the trauma drama, the calls that make the news, that seems so sexy. My rational mind tells me that closer to home paying more is a better option. I can alway get a county job to run the true 911 calls. Which I am in the midst of doing. Thanks for your input. I'll keep my +5 close by incase I say something stupid later and get docked -10 I've seen it happen

I am afraid tht I won't be able to utilize me skills as often in the more predictable emergency transport business then in the less predictable city environment

this post is from a long time reader of emtcity and a newly certified EMT-I I have been offered seveal jobs and looking for input from those with experience. I have tried to weigh out the options between the private services, but I don't know if I am comparing apples to apples. Salary. company "A" pays 28K company "B" 35K okay that's apples - apples Driving distance to work "A" 60 miles (I live in the mountains) "B" 30- 40 Experience "A" over night shift in busy county known for its crime rate and population "B" hospital to hospital or nursing home/skilled living facility both jobs are going to keep me busy and patient contact at each will be high volume. I am looking to go onto medic school within a year and see myself working in an ER five years down the road. I'd like to hear the thoughts of those who wish, I'd name the companies if that helps, and hope to spur on a discussion for the many newbies in here as to what is looked at as important for those new to the industry. peace

http://www.wintle.com/ems/emtexam.htm

I just took the EMT-I test on monday 07/02 stopped at 85 my two friends where stopped at 82 and 87 we all passed!!!!! Now the real lessons begin