Someone experienced... Help?

[MosaicNate]

I post in this forum in particular because it seems like a lot of you guys sound pretty experienced. With just weeks left of my EMT-B theres so many frustrations and questions that keep running through my head and I have NO ONE to help me with any of them. My EMT Instructor is possibly the most unpersonable person ever and never offers any real advice to things I ask.

Is there ANYONE that would be willing to talk with me one-on-one via AIM, ICQ, Yahoo!, MSN, etc?

EMS is something I've always wanted to do, but now more and more I feel like everyones saying that I'm wasting my time. I plan on finishing my Paramedic after I'm done w/ my Basic course but blah... I'm so not able to think clearly.

If ANYONE would be kind just to chat with me for a bit, you have no clue how much I'd appreciate it.

My EMAIL address is PCSAUCTIONS@sbcglobal.net let me know what messaging service you use, etc.

Best Regards,

~Nate

[MedicRN]

What kind of questions/frustrations do you have? Some one here is bound to have an answer.

[chbare]

MosaicNate, first, welcome to the city. Check out some of the forums and threads, you will find more answers and information than you thought possible. I cannot help you with one to one chat, I am not really much of a chatter. However, you could post specific questions/frustrations that you cannot answer with research and you may get an answer form someone. It also sounds like you are questioning your career path. There are many negative aspects to EMS. You must overcome or work around limited jobs, poor pay, dangerous and unstable environments, stress, and poor working hours. This is not to say that you cannot make a career out of EMS, many people have. I just want you to carefully consider the pros and cons of what you are getting into and make an informed decision about making a career out of EMS. I hope this helps.

Take care,

chbare.