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I'm a new paramedic...i can't wait until I know EKGs in such depth as some of you do! :)

I agree...it can't hurt. Our protocols say yes.

Do your protocols require you to get a 12 lead for every seizure call?

thanks! I went into my program 5 months after getting my Basic. I took an accelerated course which was approximately 11 months long. It was a long hard road. SO many clinical hours in such a short amount of time! I was lucky to have good friends around for support! I would say...

I'm so stoked!!!

Small world :)

Hi :) Funny I did some time with Rural Metro in Corning..then went to Erways to do the rest of my time. nice to meetcha :)

Thanks Farmer! I took it through EMSTAR in Elmira, NY...they go through Arnot Health. It was an accelerated 10 or 11 month course. I had to bust my *** since I was a basic only 4 months before this! :blink: I love it tho! This girl is ready to get on with gettin on!:)

I too take my test in August or September! Congrats on passing yours! The practical wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be but i'm scared :censored::censored::censored::censored:less of the written LOL

Hi guys, I'm about to take my NYS written exam in about a month or so, and I was wondering if anyone had some tips? There is so much to study, I'm having a hard time trying to prioritize it all. I just passed my Practial on the 1st, and I have to say it wasn't as bad as I thought it would...

Does anyone know where I can get a list of INN stems that is comprised of the medications we use? I have a list from WHO, but it's a comprehensive list, and not practical. I'm looking to be able to better identify generic names of drugs with their classification and usage. Any and all...

I ended up with Classical Swat 6" side zipper w/the blood borne pathogen resistant...can't wait til they come in!

we don't get paid at all :rofl:

we all buckle up even in the bench seats. our driver doesn't move until we do, so we all do it w/out even thinking about it.

My company is buying them for me. I was thinking of something that is somewhere between a boot and a sneaker, as I will be doing clinical in both the hospital and the rig. Any preference on the material of the pants? And do you generally find that they're true to size? thanks for your input!

I have to order my pants and shoes, and I'm not sure what features to look for? I just started paramedic school and need to get these ordered cotton blend? special features you find particularly helpful? Is there a certain company that is best to order from? If you're a female, do you...

it was big, and black and ugly :/ It's the only thing I'm afraid of..i hate this phobia :unsure:

I hope I'm not making a big mistake :unsure: I'm really excited about this step forward and have a lot of support. I have been an emt a short time, but have been very active and eager to learn. I'll keep you updated! any tips would be appreciated!

directionless: I just saw a HUGE spider on my wall and i can't sleep now LOL

Good luck! I too have just begun my Paramedic schooling. In my program it's condensed down to 11 months. I have only been an EMT-B for 5 months, so I am going to be hitting it hard as well!