Just Plain Ruff

You can remove all the tiles that make win 10 look like an advertisement. I also removed all the privacy issues as well, or as much as I was willing to do. I am happy with win10 but supposedly the next update which will come out in about a month will fix some of the things that have been reported of which I have not heard what they are though.

Lone, I'm sorry, but you are digging a hole here, I love you man but if you are an advocate for leaving the medical stuff to the medical folks, then surely you advocate taking all the OTC meds away from the regular population because they aren't trained to give cough medicine, tylenol, advil, benadryl and all that other stuff becuase they are uneducated and improperly trained. That can never be a good thing right?

PS: I think people have differences in opinion as to what constitutes "flaunting your sexuality in other people's faces." In my book, casually bringing up the fact that you're gay or that you have a same-sex partner (in the context of normal conversation) doesn't constitute obnoxious behavior. More conservative people might beg to differ with me here. I agree with you on this - and basically your whole post The only gay people I have a problem working with are the ones with chips on their shoulders who think that they need to scream to the mountain tops at work that they are gay. The types of people who get offended at you if you don't take them seriously and back them up when they feel slighted when someone doesn't support their lifestyle. I actually worked with someone recently who is gay, she is out and proud but she is also very out and vocally lesbian. She makes it known that if you don't support the lifestyle she has, then she will go to HR and log a complaint of a hostile workplace. She is for the lack of a better word, very nasty to work with. Someone went to HR and lodged a hostile work complaint against her and it got really really nasty. In the end, both employees ended up quitting. i no longer work there but I just got a certified letter from a law office a request to appear on behalf of the lesbian in support of her case against the employer. I called the law firm and declined the offer. They told me they would subpoena me and I referred them to my attorney's office who I'm sure will tell them they will need to pay my airfare and expenses to Maryland which won't be cheap if they desire me to go, and I won't be a good witness for her anyway because she's such a bitch anyway.

But lone, not getting in on the argument, but what are your thoughts on police officers giving narcan who have ZERO medical background or education? EMT's have at least a rudimentary medical education while often police officers have little to none other than "here hold this guaze on this bleeding spot, and hey catch this baby!" Why in your logic trail, should police officers be allowed to administer narcan but EMT's should not?

the Prison transport program is run I believe through the department of Homeland security and the Department of prisons. I'm thinking you must be a nurse with some sort of law enforcement background but I think my friend said that they entertained medics with significant medical backgrounds. Maybe critical care paramedic and high volume EMS systems. Lots of alphabet soup behind your name. Tactical medic and flight crew would be a bonus and significicant help. You need to be based in the gateway cities or states such as Arizona and florida(miami), and probably california(san diego and los Angelos). My contact lived in Costa Rica or one of the countries that we transported a lot of the deportee's to so he had a way to get to the airport and get on the jet, he said they didn't care where he got on the jet, just as long as he got on the prison jet where it dropped people off. One sad story, there is one country that will remain nameless, rhymes with hell nalvador, and the deporte's got off and went into three lines, one would go to their family members, a second line would go to the prison guards and a third would line up in front of the military, needless to say, my friend never saw those who lined up in front of the military again. And those who went with the military were always the ones who didn't go quietly. he said it was pretty sad. the pay was according to my friend, pretty damned good. But it's just you and another nurse/medic/doctor for 8-12 hours so you need to knwo your stuff. Sometimes its a uneventful flight and sometimes its jsut like Con-air.

Just only mostly dead. But Doc, Emt's can't even give an epi-pen what makes the states think that they can allow emt's to give narcan????? Disclaimer - I'm all for letting emt's give both. I know many medics out there who shouldn't be allowed near a drug box, let alone a needle, and they still get to give drugs, and those medics would get lost trying to get out of a wet paper bag.

I have been reading about some security issues with Win 10, I'll post some of them here for you to take as you like? This information was given to me from a window insider but these are well documented all over the place via internet land, so this is not information that I have a private line on. I'll post more info as it comes to me. This is over and above Windows 10 sending out your password and log in to all your contacts for your WAP encrypted wireless account Windows 10 has just arrived and there’s a new Privacy Policy and Service Agreement from Microsoft coming swiftly in its wake. The new policies take effect on 1 August and there are a few unsettling things nestling in there that you should be thinking about if you’re using the company’s services and software. The Privacy Statement and Services Agreements combined come to 45 pages. Microsoft’s deputy general counsel, Horacio Gutierrez wrote that they are “straightforward terms and polices that people can clearly understand.” The reality is, you’re probably not going to read them. So I did… And, like so many other companies, Microsoft has grabbed some very broad powers to collect things you do, say and create while using its software. Your data won’t be staying on your computer, that much is for sure. Data syncing by default Sign into Windows with your Microsoft account and the operating system immediately syncs settings and data to the company’s servers. That includes your browser history, favorites and the websites you currently have open as well as saved app, website and mobile hotspot passwords and Wi-Fi network names and passwords. You can deactivate that by hopping into settings, but I’d argue that it should be opt-in rather than on by default. Many users won’t get round to turning it off, even though they would probably want to. Cortana knows *a lot* about what you’re doing… Cortana is a sexy spy in the machine Turn on Cortana, the virtual assistant, and you’re also turning on a whole host of data sharing: Lots of things can live in those two words “and more.” Also note that because Cortana analyzes speech data, Microsoft collects “your voice input, as well as your name and nickname, your recent calendar events and the names of people in your appointments, and information about your contacts including names and nicknames.” Realistically, Cortana can’t work in the semi-magical way it does without being able to gobble up all that information. But it’s worth being aware of just how wide-ranging its access to your and your friends’/contacts’ data is. Whatever happens, Microsoft knows what you’re doing… The updated terms also state that Microsoft will collect information “from you and your devices, including for example ‘app use data for apps that run on Windows’ and ‘data about the networks you connect to.'” Advertisers will know exactly who you are Windows 10 generates a unique advertising ID for each user on each device. That can be used by developers and ad networks to profile you. Again, you can turn this off in settings, but you need to know where to look: Where to go to kill the ad tracking ID in Windows 10… Your encryption key is backed up to OneDrive Not necessarily a bad thing but something you should be aware of. When device encryption is turned on, Windows 10 automatically encrypts the drive its installed on and generates a BitLocker recovery key. That’s backed up to your OneDrive account. Open the window and Microsoft can do pretty much what it wants with your data… Microsoft can disclose your data when it feels like it This is the part you should be most concerned about: Microsoft’s new privacy policy assigns is very loose when it comes to when it will or won’t access and disclose your personal data: I’m not suggesting Microsoft and its lawyers are alone in making provision for such sweeping power over your data, but we should all be very careful about relying on the “good faith” of corporations. I’m not even sure such a thing exists.

Yep, just updated my personal laptop last night. Not a lick of a problem. This might have been the easiest upgrade yet.

I am getting ready to but I'm going to image my pc first. Just cannot pull the trigger quite yet.

Can you explain what you mean by "avoided putting the patient through the fear of "going to die"" What do you mean by that?

and of course, in my moves from the galaxy s4 to s6 phones, 1/2 my contacts are gone, my friend who does this is one of those I lost. Dang it.

So start posting and livening up the place, I'd recommend a scenario or two!!, Those seem to bring in the most responses.

Especially after the guy laid in a hospital bed for a couple of days. Did they ever do any PE studies to rule those out? Sounds like this was just his time to go.

I've been doing more research, well internet stalking, and I'm reading that these are in more areas than in just the one place mentioned in this original article. The results from what I hear are pretty good. more to come as soon as those in my office go home, can't do much stalk(surfing) while at work.

I think that you are doing the best you can with what you have. Just advertise here and at other sites. If you want pm me and I'll give you a site to go to or just look at my signature and get a account there, you can talk about your needs there all you want. Look at my signature grasshopper.

There are good people out there to fill these contracts, you just have to find them. Good luck my friend.

What about being a prison transport medic on the prison planes? Sort of like Con-air? I have a contact if I can ever get a hold of him I can ask him if they hire medics? I think they do. He said that it's a great gig and he lives in Costa Rica and flies in on the plane when it lands and drops off the deportees there and he flies out and takes a couple of flights and then flies home. He make great money. Plus he loves it.

Dude, if I was not married and without kids, I'd be on this opportunity like flies on cow crap.

https://www.coursera.org/learn/epidemics?utm_medium=email&utm_source=other&utm_campaign=reactivation.spark_to_phoenix~campaigngroup-reactivation-spark-to-phoenix-sazf-ay2ees5uiiack-zyg I took this course the first time it was offered, it was pretty good. Basics and advanced stuff in this course. I recommend it;

A new study, limited by the Japanese EMS structure but it's a good study. Discuss!! http://prehospitalmed.com/2015/06/29/effects-of-prehospital-epinephrine-administration-on-neurological-outcomes-in-patients-with-out-of-hospital-cardiac-arrest/

nope not completely dead, just partially in hibernation. Stick around and post some, be active. We need more people to post. New ideas and new topics are welcome here.

Dude, in 97% of all countries that would get me arrested and the website shut down. YOU definately do NOT want to see this fat guy in pasties. I seem to remember you talked a lot about the Priscilla's or some shop in Grand Rapids where you spent a large amount of time, maybe you should model that stuff you bought. That might just up our membership by 800% and make the chat room visited again.

You could spend it on some really cool whacker gear, that will make you financially stable. Just ask Island!!!!

I know several hiring managers in hospitals, ems and the corporate world and their biggest complaints they have are soft skills. here is a nice write up on soft skills from Monster.com See below my post for the soft skills info Second, I would definately volunteer at a local volley squad. Like Doc said, just be sure to tell them that you haven't done patient care. A new employer is going to want to train you to their specifications and desires so the volley squad can do that too. of course you don't get paid to be on the volley but think of it as your services for training. #3 - Get into a refresher course. EMT Refresher isn't that long and you should be able to get through it pretty easily. heck who knows, the volley squad might just have a refresher course that you can get into for free or a very limited cost - again trading your services for training/experience. once you get comfortable and ready to go to the paid world, make sure you don't leave the volunteer squad abruptly, keep on the roles, who knows when you might want to go back to them. I would continue to volunteer. Now here is the softskills - courtesy of Monster.com I think the best soft skills to obtain and polish are well all of these below. Hard pressed to name the number one item I like. And don't be like ruff in this post and butcher capitalization and punctuation, you will need that crucial skill when you get your medic and have to write patient reports. A poorly written report sometimes means a easy lawsuit judgement for the plaintiff. Know when to use a spell check as well. Six Soft Skills Everyone Needs courtesy of www.monster.com More Than Technical Qualifications Needed to Move Ahead in Your Career By Larry Buhl, for Yahoo! HotJobs In a 2008 survey of more than 2,000 businesses in the state of Washington, employers said entry-level workers in a variety of professions were lacking in several areas, including problem solving, conflict resolution and critical observation. You'll likely see these "soft skills" popping up in job descriptions, next to demands for technical qualifications. Employment experts agree that tech skills may get you an interview, but these soft skills will get you the job -- and help you keep it: Communication Skills This doesn't mean you have to be a brilliant orator or writer. It does mean you have to express yourself well, whether it's writing a coherent memo, persuading others with a presentation or just being able to calmly explain to a team member what you need. Teamwork and Collaboration Employers want employees who play well with others -- who can effectively work as part of a team. "That means sometimes being a leader, sometimes being a good follower, monitoring the progress, meeting deadlines and working with others across the organization to achieve a common goal," says Lynne Sarikas, the MBA Career Center Director at Northeastern University. Adaptability This is especially important for more-seasoned professionals to demonstrate, to counter the (often erroneous) opinion that older workers are too set in their ways. "To succeed in most organizations, you need to have a passion for learning and the ability to continue to grow and stretch your skills to adapt to the changing needs of the organization," Sarikas says. "On your resume, on your cover letter and in your interview, explain the ways you've continued to learn and grow throughout your career." Problem Solving Be prepared for the "how did you solve a problem?" interview question with several examples, advises Ann Spoor, managing director of Cave Creek Partners. "Think of specific examples where you solved a tough business problem or participated in the solution. Be able to explain what you did, how you approached the problem, how you involved others and what the outcome was -- in real, measurable results." Critical Observation It's not enough to be able to collect data and manipulate it. You must also be able to analyze and interpret it. What story does the data tell? What questions are raised? Are there different ways to interpret the data? "Instead of handing your boss a spreadsheet, give them a business summary and highlight the key areas for attention, and suggest possible next steps," Sarikas advises. Conflict Resolution The ability to persuade, negotiate and resolve conflicts is crucial if you plan to move up. "You need to have the skill to develop mutually beneficial relationships in the organization so you can influence and persuade people," Sarikas says. "You need to be able to negotiate win-win solutions to serve the best interests of the company and the individuals involved." When It Comes to Soft Skills, Show -- Don't Tell How do you prove you're proficient at, say, critical observation? Demonstrating these soft skills may be more difficult than listing concrete accomplishments like $2 million in sales or a professional certification. But it is possible to persuade hiring managers that you have what they need. To demonstrate communication skills, for example, start with the obvious. Make sure there are no typos in your resume or cover letter. Beyond that, enhance your communication credibility by writing an accomplishment statement on your resume or cover letter, says Cheryl E. Palmer, president of Call to Career. "Instead of stating, 'great oral and written communication skills,' say, 'conducted presentation for C-level executives that persuaded them to open a new line of business that became profitable within eight months.'" Learn Soft Skills The good news is that, like any skill, soft skills can be learned. The better news? Boosting your soft skills not only gives you a leg up on a new job or a promotion, but these skills also have obvious applications in all areas of a person's life, both professional and personal. Take a Course: Some colleges are mixing technology with areas such as effective written and verbal communication, teamwork, cultural understanding and psychology. Take a writing or public speaking course to boost your communication skills. Look for a conflict-resolution course or "leadership skills" class at your local community college. Seek Mentors: Be as specific as you can about your target skill, and when you're approaching a potential mentor, compliment that person with a specific example in which you've seen him practice that skill, advises Ed Muzio, the author of Make Work Great. "Then ask whether that person would be willing to share ideas with you about how you might achieve the same level of capability," he says. "Maybe it will grow into a long mentoring relationship, or maybe you'll just pick the person's brain for a few minutes." Volunteer: Working with nonprofit organizations gives you the opportunity to build soft skills. And listing high-profile volunteer work on your resume gives you an excuse to point out what you gained there. For example, "As chair of the environmental committee, planned and carried out a citywide park cleanup campaign. Utilized team-building, decision-making and cooperative skills. Extensive report writing and public speaking."

I agree - I think that with facebook and the advent of texting, a chat room doesn't really seem all that enticing. I remember back in the day here when we would have the entire room full of people and moderators were needed in order to keep the ruckus down but now, I couldn't envision more than 2 or three at a time. Even when someone has come on here and suggested a time for people to come into chat, it has been poorly attended at best. Can chat be made more relevent than jsut the "oh I'm so emo" or the belittling that we used to have here(often requiring the ban stick), I think it can be but there needs to be more interest.