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  1. loves2(k)box84

    Should I be an EMT or emergency room technician?

    What about doing both? Hello all, new to this site somewhat and looking for some advice. I'm so green, it's hard to even know if I'm asking the right questions! There were only a couple of posts from some of you that work both out in the field and as a tech and they were great to read...
  2. loves2(k)box84

    What to expect in a nursing home

    Don't forget those lovely decubitus ulcers :D
  3. loves2(k)box84

    Post the # your test stopped at, and if you Passed/Failed

    FYI - those of you going onto nursing, this is how the NCLEX is! Darn computer adaptive testing!
  4. loves2(k)box84

    Finished my EMT class yesterday!

    Agreed, we had about 20 or so drugs we had to memorize for first semester in nursing school. And just the dosages, not mechanism of action or parameters to check before administering? Seems a bit off... I'm in CA and I remember the only drugs we could either give or assist with for basics were...
  5. loves2(k)box84

    Getting (and staying) Fit

    Congrats on making a lifestyle change because that's what it really is, a lifestyle change. Your body will thank you a million times over, I promise! That's great that you are taking baby steps. Try to remember to set realistic goals like your initial 20 lb loss =) I like keeping a food...
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    Dumbest Medical things on TV/Commercials

    How about all the annoying, "If you took x drug and now have y disease, you may be entitled to a settlement! Call 1800 bottom feeding attorneys today!" Every time I turn on the TV, there seems to be a new one!
  7. loves2(k)box84

    The Official EMTLIFE Introduction Thread

    Hello all, I'm Michelle from Northern California. I finished my EMT-B last Dec but didn't take the NREMT until last month. Just got my cert in the mail :) I am also in nursing school (after waiting 4 yrs to get in!) and just finished up my first semester in a 2 year ADN program so I'll...
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