Recent content by OreoThief

So am I just having a "duh" moment, or what? So, with the understanding that I want to remain in EMT world, will getting my RN increase my pay, or not necessarily? Sorry guys, I'm lacking a bit of sleep... :blink:

Shane, I gotta weigh in here; I have heard just the opposite. I have heard that RN's, when they take a Medic Position, are paid "as an RN", even though they are functioning as a Medic. They are held to "the highest scope of practice". I am TOTALLY talking out of my butt, this is just...

I love EMS, and as an EMT-B, I am definitely looking forward to advancing in my career. I was hot and heavy on Paramedic school, when I started researching the pay rates of RN's! I don't want to work in the hospital permanently, I do like the truck pace. I'm wondering if an RN can also work as a...

Hi Matt, Looks like everyone's eating.... Happy Thanksgiving to you too. :) OreoThief

Thank you for that insight, I appreciate it. So, when we are given "the story" during our assessment, what do you advise us to do? Or even better, what do you advise us NOT to do to keep ourselves away from a situation like this?

Sorry, we're not always in the greatest of situations. And drugs and alcohol.... heck, even diabetes can do some weird things to you. ;) Better to be safe than sorry, especially when I have 4 kids to come home to.

What reaper said. Don't be afraid to let them know you're having trouble. The only dumb question is the one that was never asked. Good luck.

Ugh...... that sux. Hang in there.

Our clothing allowance is about $180, I believe. I'll have to survive a few years to save up for it. :D

I'm surprised there aren't more replies to this thread. I was hoping for some more feedback, really. :rolleyes: Any chance I can request this from my employer, or do I need to just deal with it and purchase one, if I truly want one. Rid had mentioned that he would "demand" one, but as a...

If so, without spending hundreds and hundreds of dollars, would I stab vest be better, or a ballistic vest? I've heard that ballistics won't cover stabs, and obviously vice versa. Maybe I've heard wrong.... :unsure:

In EMT school, during my clinical rotation, my medic wore a stab vest. All the time, every time. I asked her why, and all she would tell me is that she had a close call, and will never get close again. I am curious, who here wears a stab vest or bullet proof vest regularly, and what type of...

Please accept my condolences. Hang in there. <<hugs>> Ginger

Another Great Use for KED I've got another good use for the KED. How about when you want to wear some revealing evening wear, and need to "smoosh in" some of the extra padding. If done properly, those KED's can make great corsets! Now, if only they would do something about the colors..... :wub:

I will be the first to weigh my inexperienced opinion here. I remove gloves when "completely done" with a patient, or if switching between patients. I considered what you said about cross contamination, however, as fast as things move, I think it's just impractical to remove gloves and put new...