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Well enjoy no paycheck. It's not about what you think its about what the person doing the hiring thinks. Sorry but regardless of how much more acceptable it is considered it is still not considered part of a professional appearance.

Both. In that amount of time no way to teach you to be a medical professional. All they do is teach the test. If you just want to pass but don't care about being a quality provider enjoy. But if you want to be quality and understand that these are peoples lives you are dealing with I am sure you will choose a better option.

Best advise is not take advise from forum idiots. Check with each state office and even ask to see the answer in writing. In other words no the rules, regulations and laws that affect EMS. I doubt there would be a problem but some states have some stupid regulations. That was my reply to the exact same question you asked in another post. When you ask a question be patient rather than asking it multiple times.

Best advise is not take advise from forum idiots. Check with each state office and even ask to see the answer in writing. In other words no the rules, regulations and laws that affect EMS. I doubt there would be a problem but some states have some stupid regulations.

Hang in there my friend. I hope the time away helps and that you and your family have much better days ahead.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orange/os-orange-county-firefighter-injured-20100214,0,4728936.story An Orange County firefighter and four other people were seriously injured Sunday when a car veered into an existing accident scene as emergency personnel were trying to treat an injured patient. Orange County Fire Rescue said firefighters were dispatched to a crash that involved a motorcycle and another vehicle on State Road 50 near Deer Island Road shortly after 8 a.m. As Orange County paramedics were preparing to transport the patient from the motorcycle crash, a car veered into the scene, striking and seriously injuring four people and a firefighter. Six patients from the second crash were transported to local hospitals. An engineer paramedic, Chad Lowrey, and one other victim were airlifted to Orlando Regional Medical Center. The fire department said its crews had placed their fire engine in the "fend-off position," which is meant to shield personnel and block at least one lane of traffic while emergency officials work the scene.

I hope you the best. In the economic down turn we are really seeing the glut not shortage of Paramedics. There are fewer openings and many that are certified and have not been using their certification are now trying to land these jobs. So we will see even lower wages. Supply and demand. Once the economy turns around we will see many of the ones that came back leave again. Just a viscous circle.

Current NREMT documentation only states "Paramedic" not "EMT-Paramedic".

When you follow the sarcasm with makes me want to puke really does not lend credibility to your position.

My question is why would you start an endeavor without seeing what is required? Before investing time or money the wise person researches.

Not sure they can pursue criminal charges but they can sue the heck out of all parties involved.

I really hear nothing good about them. The following 2 are good programs that go from first responder to Paramedic. www.percomonline.com www.techproservices.net

Here are 2 quality online programs, but still don't think you can be done by the date you list. www.techproservices.net www.percomonline.com

http://www.cbs7.com/news/details.asp?ID=17889 Winkler Co. Nurse Trial: What's Next? 2/11/10 Beau Berman CBS 7 News bberman@cbs7.com February 11, 2010 Andrews, Texas - While former Winkler Co. Nurse Anne Mitchell has been found “not-guilty”, she’s unsure whether she’ll ever return to nursing. It’s one of many loose ends resulting from the Winkler County Nurse Case. Following months of accusations, charges and turmoil, Anne Mitchell is now a free woman, after a jury found her not guilty of felony charges. But now, Mitchell and fellow whistleblower Vicki Galle, face another challenge: finding employment. "The closest place for us to work, other than Kermit, is about 50 miles away", says Mitchell. The nurses may try to recoup lost wages and other damages in a civil trial, where Doctor Rolando Arafiles, Winkler County Attorney Scott Tidwell, District Attorney Mike Fostel, Hospital Administrator Stan Wiley and Sheriff Robert Roberts are named as defendants. "There are a lot of things that are going to be discussed in that case. First and foremost, I believe we're going to take the deposition of the D.A. who didn't have the guts to show up here and even try this case", says Galle’s Attorney, Brian Carney. Carney calls these future defendants conspirators, in bringing charges against the nurses for doing something that was legal and their duty. "All these individuals are going to have to answer for why they have conducted themselves the way they have and accused these two innocent people of what's going on", says Carney. Mitchell's attorney, John Cook IV, explained the ramifications of today's verdict. "If we do not allow our medical professionals to voice concern about sub-standard care, people will die", says Cook. Doctor Rolando Arafiles, who's made several documented, life-threatening mistakes with his patients, is still being investigated by the Texas Medical Board. In the meantime, after details of sub-standard care emerged during testimony, Doctor Arafiles is still seeing patients at Winkler County Memorial Hospital. That’s something that worried nurses Vicki Galle and Anne Mitchell last April, when they wrote to the Texas Medical Board and it’s something that scares attorney, John Cook, today. "There's an active investigation ongoing into his practices. I trust that the Texas Medical Board will thoroughly investigate this and will do the right thing”. Mr. Cook, Carney, and both nurses, wanted to make clear that while they called some of Winkler County Memorial’s practitioners into question, they respect the practice of all others at the hospital. A date for the civil trial has not been set.

Wow that is a bad statement. Some of the highest paid EMS is rural. Not most but some. I work for one that is non fire based and make more than most big city fire based, and we have lower cost of living. My point is be careful not to stereotype.

She and the other nurse have lost a year of pay. I imagine they are black balled in the area. I hope they win a huge lawsuit.

http://www.cbs7.com/news/details.asp?ID=17876 UPDATE: 2:40pm Former Winkler County Nurse Found "Not Guilty" 2/11/10 Beau Berman CBS 7 News February 11, 2010 Andrews, Texas - Former Winkler County Memorial Hospital Nurse, Anne Mitchell, has been found not guilty. The 12-person jury issued the verdict after about an hour of deliberation at the Andrews County Courthouse. This morning the defense called expert witness from College Station, Texas, to testify about the standard of care provided by Doctor Rolando Arafiles at Winkler Co. Memorial. The witness, Sean Roden, M.D., said the standard of care was sub par in the cases involving Dr. Arafiles, mentioned during the trial. In their closing argument, the defense argued that the prosecution of Anne Mitchell represented a form of subjective retaliation, as Nurse Practitioner Naomi Warren, who also filed letter to the Texas Medical Board, was not accused of harassment. Defense Attorney, Brian Carney, asked the Andrews County jury to make the prosecution show them how Mitchell’s letter to the state Medical Board was a non-governmental purpose. Then, defense attorney, John Cook IV, finished the remainder of the closing, telling the jury, “The victim in this case is not Dr. Arafiles. The victim is Mrs. Anne Mitchell”. He told the jury, “The duty of a nurse… is a sacred duty to protect us”. Mr. Cook referenced his military background and talked to the jury about honor and courage. “Honor is being honest, serving selflessly. Admitting your own mistakes. A doctor who won’t admit his mistakes has not honor and is dangerous”, said Cook. Cook said Mitchell’s motive was not to harass. He told the jury Mitchell sent the letter to the Texas Medical Board because, “she got tired of people getting hurt”. “She has courage to stand up for every nurse”, said Cook. Cook admonished the Winkler County Sheriff, Robert Roberts, and Doctor Rolando Arafiles, telling the jury, “shame on them for abusing power”. He asked the jury to restore Anne Mitchell’s liberty. During prosecuting attorney, Scott Tidwell’s closing, he asked the jury to “leave this up to the Texas Medical Board”. Tidwell said the defense was using “smoke and mirrors” and that “it’s not about the defendant, it’s a personal vendetta”. Defense attorney Brian Carney objected twice during Mr. Tidwell’s closing argument. Mr. Tidwell asked the jury to vote with their conscience. The jury retired to their quarters just before 11:00am and returned roughly an hour later. After the not-guilty verdict was read by Hon. Judge James Rex, Anne Mitchell hugged her husband and met with her attorneys. Vicki Galle, who was also indicted on the same charges as Mitchell, before they were dismissed earlier this month, was in tears after the verdict came down. Anne Mitchell is still employed by Winkler County, as the Emergency Management Coordinator. Galle and Mitchell tell CBS 7, they are unsure whether they will pursue careers in nursing again. Defense Attorney, John Cook IV, says he wants the nurses “to be made whole” once the civil trial begins. He expects that to get underway before the end of the year. Send us your reaction to this story to news@cbs7.com **************************************** Elias Hernandez CBS 7 News February 11, 2010 12:20 PM The verdict just in. Former Winkler County nurse, Anne Mitchell, has been found "not guilty" for misusing confidential information. Tune into CBS 7 at 4:30, 5, and 6 for the latest on this trial. Send us your reaction to this story to news@cbs7.com http://www.kwes.com/global/story.asp?s=11970927 Anne Mitchell Found Not Guilty Posted: Feb 11, 2010 12:23 PM CST Video Gallery Anne Mitchell Found Not Guilty (2-11-10 @ 5:00p.m.) 1:35 Anne Mitchell Found Not Guilty (2-11-10 @ 4:00p.m.) 1:26 Staff Report NewsWest 9 ANDREWS - An Andrews County jury has found Anne Mitchell not guilty of misusing official documents. Mitchell was accused of sending private medical information to the Texas Medical Board in Austin to harass a doctor at the Winkler County Hospital in Kermit. The prosecution rested on Wednesday in the case. On Thursday, the defense only called one witness to prove their case. Mitchell did not take the stand in her own defense. Mitchell faced 10 years behind bars as well as a $10,000 fine if she was convicted. This case has also garnered national attention as it has opened questions about freedom of speech and the use of a patient's medical information.

http://www.cbs7.com/news/details.asp?ID=17856 It really makes me wonder if medicine is really about the patients.

So what happens to the under educated and under represented Paramedic that sees and reports a doctor for wrong doing? The death penalty? This is stupid. So much for patients safety.

Lead by example. If the crews know that you will not ask them to do anything unless you are willing to do it they will respond better. Be there helping with daily chores. Maybe reward one person a week by covering for 30 mins so they can enjoy lunch at the station w/o getting toned out. Depending on how big the service is make some meals. Not necessarily expensive but maybe a stew or a casserole that feeds a lot w/o much money. Have round tables with the entire crew at shift change. Don't allow yourself to get drawn into the day to day politics and back stabbing.

Why? Not all people learn in the same way. There are high quality online courses. But it takes self discipline and you still have to attend some classes. Perhaps you should say for yourself you need in person classes but for a select few quality online is a better choice.

I applaud them. All EMS needs to up the rates. Every business must recoup all overhead. I see collections going up as Medicaid Medicare pay a percentage so now they will get more than before. Plus it will be easier to get someone to buy the bad debt.

And some hospitals provide scrubs. So really no different than EMS some pay some don't.

First problem, wrong category this is not an announcement. Second problem we do not need anything fire based. Third problem seems you need a new service if you are not paid well enough to buy quality uniforms.

We should combine this with original from yesterday.