Recent content by Oiball

Hmm...Interesting. I believe there are a number of states that allow an RN to challenge the paramedic standards. It is somewhat controversial, but widely accepted. I think it's far more difficult to challenge paramedic to RN standards at this time.

I seems you've either remembered the order wrong, or (hopefully not) been taught wrong. The correct order for the KED is Middle, Bottom, Legs, Head, Torso. The familiar mnemonic is "My Baby Looks Hot Tonight...' Any variation could be a critical fail.

Minimum 30 seconds, if far out of normal range, take a full 60 seconds.

That approx. 3 hours becomes relevant in this case, if it is in fact a CVA. Since your brain scanner was offline at the time (attempt at humor), rapid transport was certainly warranted. It seems the case was pushing the limits for tPA, so every minute counts.

Or the "little boot" if you're not Canadian

For what it's worth, I had zero EMT work experience, and went directly from completion of EMT-B to paramedic training. I was the valedictorian of my paramedic class. Of note is the fact that I am 47 years old and have had plenty of life experience in that time. Getting a medic job will...

http://www.nomexgloves.com/ I don't know if these would work for you, but it's the first thing I thought of when you mentioned tight gloves with decent tactile characteristics. They have leather palms and stretchy nomex backs. Oi

Are you taking an I-85 course or test in 2 weeks? Florida only recognizes EMT-B and EMT-P. You'll have to get a statement of good standing from GA and the NREMT, then I think you can be certified in FL without additional testing.

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Whereabouts in Florida are you? I'm a recent Sunshine State EMT-B myself.

My own (last semester) purchases for EMT-B class were: -Uniform pants and shirts (as required for course) -Belt pouch if you don't wear EMT pants with equipment pockets -EMT shears ($7-$10 at uniform shops or online) -Penlights (6 pack with pupil gauge about $6 on amazon) -A cheap...

OOPS, not this thread--THIS thread http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=11238

NREMT-B first attempt, 70 questions and passed. I didn't purchase any study materials, but I did take several online practice tests listed previously in this thread. I took the test at 5:00 yesterday and had results by 8:30 this morning.

Thank you all for these insights. I have recently felt a little bit of uncertainty regarding my decision to continue straight into Paramedic training. A big part of that decision was based on being in my mid-40s and having experienced some of "life getting in the way" of things. Only time...

Did you mail them the hard copies with the cover sheets they provide on the web site? It took about a week for me to get my authorization to test.