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Doctors are bad news on scene. They do not know how to work with limited equipment and supplys for the most part. I actually have had to kick more than 1 doctor off my scene. Nurses for the most part are not used to having to identify problems and treating them without discussing with the doctor. But with some slight adjustments in education both could adapt and then yes they would be better for the patients. But with the nurse shortage, the limited funds, and the higher probability for a doctor to get sued, not something that will happen anytime in the near future here in the USA. And while myself as an EMT-I feel that a Paramedic only ambulance would be best for patients, it will be a long time before, if ever it happens nationwide. Until then all of us need to focus on personal education, take a class, read advanced books, read updated books for our level, etc. If you plan to remain in EMS work to improve our profession. If you are not planning to work to improve our image as healthcare professionals, get out now, we don't need you or want you.

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There is no reason for any service to remain volly. As another poster mentioned citys find away to pay for what ever they want to. Here is a good discussion on it: http://www.emtcity.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.ph...32&start=15

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Sorry to hear that the truth hurts. I am happy you have found something you enjoy doing and I hope you stick with it. Please understand that this is how I support my family, it is not a hobby. I once was a volly but I do feel the volly system has to go if this is going to be a true profession.

You could still get together and push each other. Might help you both stick with your chosen workouts.

sleep

Bring on the questions. I hope we can steer you the right way.

Lets stop the sarcasm. This young lady has come here for help. Fire EMS is a bad system, as dust said stay with a healthcare organization.

IMHO those studies are flawed. Ours are much less as I suspect truthfully theirs are. Of course I don't count it unless they leave the hospital with a high quality of life.

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As a 19 year old you would be better off focusing on getting a degree while getting your paramedic. By then you will have some age and be better able to treat patients.

Flight-lp this statement " Their "we only transport true ALS calls" mentality has bit them in the ass before........." is exactly why all 911 ambulances should be staffed at paramedic levels. You make a mistake conditions change enroute to the hospital and you fix it. Or better yet your fellow paramedic partner steps up catchs your mistake, no problem. Again we should be doing whats best for the patient not us. And yes that at time includes saying no to a patient, just like a good parent does with their child.

Number one please search as this as been done. Second if at a college the financial advisor can help you.

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First Dust I apologize for crashing Paramedic only conversation. But maybe since I have made it clear that I to feel only Paramedics should be on 911 ambulances, you will allow this. Fuzil, as a fellow Texan, I gotta say sounds like you need to find another system to work in. Sounds like they are not planning to improve, if as you say owners and management are happy with the status quo. It may mean a move or a long drive, but find a better place to work. West Texas is seeing better pay and for the most part seem to be progressive services. I know of several communities now paying Paramedics $18 an hour to start with overtime after 40 hours a week. It is no fun to get stuck with a bad partner, but it sounds like you got a whole bunch of bad partners. Don't let them ruin you and your reputation. Just the thoughts of a lowly TEXAS EMT-I and future Paramedic.

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Dust enjoyed your post. Very clear and to the point. The only thing I disagree with is "ambulance driver". When we keep taking all these non-emergency transports we do not even qualify for that. You should have called us what we really are TAXI DRIVERS. Yes our taxis have bright lights and make lots of noise but not really any different than the yellow cab in what we do. Both have people that that hollar "hey I need a ride".