Bieber Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 Hey, everyone, So, Wednesday is going to be my last day of internship. I took my class finals about two weeks ago (and passed, thankfully) and tomorrow I present my research paper, class presentation, and my case studies. After that, the only thing left is board prep and boards and I'll finally be done. Unfortunately, my fiancee recently went to basic for the Air National Guard and pretty much found out that the whole military thing is nothing like she was told and that it's not for her and she wants out. I wasn't ever much of a fan of her going but now I'm stuck trying to figure a way out for her. So it's been a kind of hectic and emotional end to things, though I'm hoping that things will get better and she'll get out within the next couple of weeks. If anyone has any advice on that, send me a message. Looking to the future, what were your first experiences as a brand new paramedic just out of school? How did you change from when you were an intern and what was different for you being the second one on the truck?
tcripp Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 Looking to the future, what were your first experiences as a brand new paramedic just out of school? How did you change from when you were an intern and what was different for you being the second one on the truck? First of all...congratulations! Having just recently graduated (this time last year), I'd like to think I'm in touch with the same feelings. How is it different from being an intern to being on the truck? There isn't anyone there to confer with...to make sure I'm on the right track. You see, I'm not the second on the truck...I'm a sole medic with a EMT partner. Trust me, I hold my EMT partner in high regard, but when the call shifts to ALS...it's all me at that point. In the beginning, it was very, very scary. Now, it's moderately so. But, I wouldn't change it for anything. Each day I get stronger in my abilities, my knowledge and my courage. My advice for when you land a job is to go in with open eyes and ears. Do not be the one who already knows all the answers, listen to your peers to see how they do things. Jump in and be a part of the team, don't sit back and have them do all the work. And, above all, keep learning. It's ALWAYS changing. If you have questions or need an ear...feel free to holler. Good luck on your next steps! Toni
island emt Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 Hey, everyone, So, Wednesday is going to be my last day of internship. I took my class finals about two weeks ago (and passed, thankfully) and tomorrow I present my research paper, class presentation, and my case studies. After that, the only thing left is board prep and boards and I'll finally be done. Unfortunately, my fiancee recently went to basic for the Air National Guard and pretty much found out that the whole military thing is nothing like she was told and that it's not for her and she wants out. I wasn't ever much of a fan of her going but now I'm stuck trying to figure a way out for her. So it's been a kind of hectic and emotional end to things, though I'm hoping that things will get better and she'll get out within the next couple of weeks. If anyone has any advice on that, send me a message. Looking to the future, what were your first experiences as a brand new paramedic just out of school? How did you change from when you were an intern and what was different for you being the second one on the truck? Congratulations on finishing school. It's a long hard road to accomplish. As far as your fiancee finding out that the recruiters gave her a song & dance to get her to sign up, Welcome to reality check time. They will tell you what ever it takes to get you to sign on the dotted line . Not much chance of getting out of her contract with the government.
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