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@ DEmedic I guess I did, lol, but you also helped me realize it may be in the best interest to get more exposure and to not rush things. Thank you for the support!! :)

Just saw the numerous spelling and grammar errors in my post ^ Sorry!! >.<

@ UnkiEMT and @ DEmedic Thank you, both! I am a NY volunteer BLS corps. I'm attending college and will be graduating in a year with the goals of becoming a doctor. I plan on, although Iv'e heard it's impossible, to work as both a doctor and EMT. Sorry, these details are spilling over as I...

I know paramedic school is much than tx and terms and a lot of things will become more complicated, I didn't mean to make it sound like that, lol. I have so much respect for all EMTs and EMS has become like a hobby to me. I am actually enrolled in college right now, and minoring in biochem so I...

Hello! I know there are already a bunch of threads on this & I have read several, but should I become a paramedic? I would really appreciate some insight =) I just got certified as an EMT-B about six months ago and volunteer at a corps (tbh, our area is not very busy and EMS calls are...

Yeah, I understand. Iv'e been in situations where it was the opposite - RN's looking down on me =/ not the best feeling. can't we all just get along??! lol

I agree with ^everyone. Personally, I learned the most hands-on. Absorb as much as you can when on field, such as when you do your rotations. Also, try joining your local ambulance corps.

awesome! I appreciate all the help =) I'm definitely going to meet with my FTO's soon

Very true! =) Guess that's good for us Also, what is the very basic stuff we should be telling the receiving triage nurse? What I mostly hear is: to include patients name - chief complaint (moi/noi) - vitals - treatment - meds/ allergies... so, basically a quick regurgitation of the PCR?

haha, alright. I guess I'm over thinking.

Thank you! =) Another (potentially stupid) question: what happens when the patient is unconscious/ no form of identification/ no way of gaining a history? what would we fill on the PCR? = just N/A?

Hello! I'm a relatively new EMT and I volunteer at my local ambulance corps. What I learned in class: - scene size up, - primary assessment, - treatments,... New information I learned on the field: - try to collect identification/ insurance papers from the patient, - take notice...