Recent content by cb3ofus

Thank you for letting me know. I must posted my 10th post so I will wait awhile and try again.

cmetalbend- Sedgwick County has EMT volunteer service. You are required to work 24 hrs a month and attend 2 Monday night meetings. This is strictly volunteer as an EMT unless you are attending paramedic classes then they will pay you to work. I had my ride alongs with them and I really...

I have been trying to add a signature to my profile. I followed a link provided in another post but I get a message saying "you are not permitted to have a signature" Why? Thank you Carie

I know this probably isnt feasible - but you could tell him to join the field then you can both will be in the same field and will have a person to "talk" to. That's what hubby and I have done. Just remember whatever the problem patience, understanding, and acknowledgement of eachothers...

cutter Chapter #1: If it's not above the knee or elbow, you're a cutter, not a suicide attempt." This is exactly what I thought as soon as I read the original post. Being a foster parent in the recent past, I dealt with alot of "cutters" and it was quite common to use paper clips, pens and...

cmetalbend--Nope I'm in Kansas,Wichita area firefite-- Patient assessment-airway-fracture management

I did it!! I took my practicals this morning and passed all 3 with no problem. I think it truly was just a matter of breathing and staying calm :rolleyes: Thank you everyone who responding with advice and positive comments. See I knew I could do it :P

I agree with you. I wish I had started when I was very young instead of 41. My brain worked alot better than it does now not to mention the old body. I believe if you work hard and show maturity you will be trusted. Just show them their perceptions of you are wrong.

There also You should go ahead. I am 41 and have been SAHM for 18 yrs (my baby just turned 18) I always wanted to work in the field and finished EMT-B a couple weeks ago. It actually built self esteem in me since I kinda thought all I would ever do is be a mom. I even decided to start...

thank you I want to thant everyone for your support and input. I called and scheduled my retest for 1-22-11. I immediately felt nervous after scheduling but I am determined to do well this time. I was thinking I wouldnt go to Starbucks that morning (I usually have 1-2 quad shot lattes a...

I am so frustrated! I passed my EMT class Dec 14th with 2nd highest grade out of all the classes. We had board prep and I passed all the practicals given (same ones as State Exam) with no problem. We had State practicals at our school on the 18th) I failed all of them so I have to wait...