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nypamedic sums it up very well... Take it as one step at a time. There will always be nervousness, but I usually look at the new direction I am about to take! Excitement wins hands down. Yeah, there will always be some small elements of nerves, but you will get through it. BTW, no need to apologize....

Welcome axeman, hope you enjoy the boards.....

I carry a plastic O2 tool with a couple of other small items on a carbinger (sp) clipped to my belt. Also a small knife, with a belt cutter and a glass punch. Have only used the knife a couple of times, and the O2 tool a few times. There is no need to go broke on any of these items ie: tool = about $4.00 and knife = about $8.00.

Rock, Thanks for deciphering the Kiwiese!!!! I was just going to tell OP to cancel all plans with the family and keep the coffee pot going.

I wanted to find out if anyone had experience with the online programs of "The College Network" and George Washington University. Accreditation is a good point, I will definitely look into it. I made the mistake of assuming they were all accredited.

Welcome back vet!! Hope to see you on these boards a lot!! BTW If I may ask, what branch were you in?

All this discussion about aditonal training brings up a concern. I am considering going for my bacheleors degree in EMS Management through an online university program recognized by NAEMT. Any thoughts anyone?

Looks rough out there now, wait til ObamaCare comes to a community near you! JMHO!!

I never really had a problem with onlookers, as long as they don't interfere. I really have a problem with the "cameras".

Never mind what I said in my post, Artickat has a better idea!!

And a good cup of coffee to you!!

If it is not too late, do your homework and research the organization. Find out some background, possibly by looking on google or whatever engine you use. This may come in handy when the interviewer talks about some specifics or may even give you ideas for questions. Hope all goes well!! Please let us know how you make out..

Artickat, Thanks for the heads up. I wasn't sure how different areas of the country handle this situation. Haven't seen it here in New York, but I figured out west it would be a different story.

Hey Team Canada, Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!

To the OP, I hope by now you have sought the help of a professional. You are not alone, many people have gone through the same thing and the listening ear and proper words of a counselor should work wonders for you. Don't let it fester as were the words of several posters here. Your agency should have in place a critical support person that will meet with you individually or meet with the entire team on that call. Feel free to call on that person, because the mind you save may be your own. I know there are a couple of things I would have to "step back" from, but if I am one of the two people on the team, I would be looking for encouragng words of wisdome.

When you notify 911, make it very clear that there was a snakebite. I would think, dispatch would be able to make some arrangement (such as a paramedic with anti venom) to be given on scene or enroute to the hospital. Just a thought....

Good Luck in your new position, just keep in mind what paramedicmike said. Take your time, get aclimated and keep an open eye/mind as to how things are done. New job jitters are perfectly normal, and you will probably be wondering why lots of things are done the way they are!! Each place has their own way of doing things.

Hi Jim, Welcome, hope you fnd this site as interesting as I have. Always great to hear ideas, viewpoints and to learn from the experiences of others..

The probie was just showing off!!

chbare, Nice display, seems to show a lot of history and great memories. So far I just have a sheet of glass on my desk with some patches and decals under it.

Welcome aboard Marine, and thank you for your service. Looking forward to hearing about your progress in school.

eCamp, What would be really cool, is when your children grow up, would be for you to tell them you brought them into this world!!

We have a policy that patients are "supposed" to be brought to the ambulance on a stretcher especially with an accident. "jump bag" = tape, assorted bandages, water, opas, npas, scissors, non rebreather masks (adult & peds) nasal cannulas, bp/cuffs, stethoscope, ring cutter, flashlights, plus a bunch of other stuff I can't think of right now. I am writing this from my full time job which has nothing to do with EMT. But I am not complaining!!!!

My better half asked me one day, what would be the most embarrassing thing that could happen to you as an EMT. My reply, " I fell in the shower, broke my hip, and my own ambulance company would have to take me to the hospital". Worst yet if I got drunk at home and needed medical care, what would I be saying to my team (that I might regret later)?

Depends on how much information we get about the patient and the location. Definitely the "jump bag". Possibly O2, Depending on the call, our ALS team is there before us if necessary. We take the stretcher out of the rig, just in case we need it. 95% of the time we do. As soon as I see a second floor on the house I grab the stair chair.