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Yes, there is licesnsed staff near by. We are located in a Heart Center so the Cath lab/Cardiac nurses are in the same area as us. I am lookin into the ER. Our hospital is a small one. Only 49 bed. So, with the economy the way it is, a lot of lay offs and time cutting is going on. But, i will...

Im glad i found this thread as i just posted a similar question. What qualifies as "using EMT skills"? I know that sounds like a silly question. But, im just curious because I work in a hospital in the Cardiopulmonary dept. I do EKG/EEG's, Stress tests, ect. I also try to respond to codes with...

Hey guys! Im having trouble understand my CEU requirements. I am not employed as an EMT so im kinda on my own here. Is it correct that you have to be affiliated to renew your license? I just havent been able to find anything around here that will hire EMT-B's without experience. Where can I...

I take Taekwon-Do. My dad is the instructor. He is a 7th degree black belt, so he is considered a Master. I really enjoy it. Its such a stress reliever!! I love kicking and punching those targets!! lol Its great for teaching kids discipline and respect. You should give a try for sure!

I can not find any infomation about this. Its no where in my book and couldnt find anything on google. Could someone please enlighten me as to what this is?

I just passed mine on saturday!! WOO HOO! Mine shut off at 70 also>

Definitely! Im not nearly as nervous for the written test though. I have to wait another week before I am able to take the test. I am ready to get it done though. Oh well, I guess more time to study never hurts!

I just passes mine on the second try as well? Kudos to us!! I agree its all about being relaxed. I was so much calmer this time. I took my time and did great. I had a better evaluator this time too. He was the kind that cracks a joke as soon as you walk in. It was just so much better the second...

We had to get a 75% on all writen exams as well. With our class we got 2 tries to pass a practical with our instructors. The third time, you had to retake it with the director. If you failed it that time, you were done. You could miss two classes with a valid excuse. After that, you were on...

I have thought about looking into anit-anxiety meds to be honest. I just worry that I will be "loopy" or tired. I failed my long back board. In class we were taught to place our straps in an "x" across the chest and pelvis and a "figure 8" around the feet. I have never worked in the EMS...

Ok, I took my NREMT EMT- B practicals yesterday. Got the call today that I passes my assessment, but failed my skills. I knew I failed my skills and I thought I had my assessment. That was a nice surprise that I didnt. Anyway, I have to retake my skills station feb 14th. I practice religiously...

Im from Columbia. Nice to see a fellow Missourian!! Thanks for the tips. Im hoping that since I have been through the process I wont be as nervous. But, I doubt it. lol In practicals, I know my weakness is the long back board. And of course that was what I got in my random skills station. I go...

Struggling newbie here!! ;-) hello. My name is Jet and im from Missouri. I just finished my EMT-B class Friday. I just took my NREMT practicals yesterday (01/24/09). I failed with flying colors, both my assessment and skills station. I know the problem was my nerves. I am a terrible test taker...