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  1. usafvet509

    Veterans day thanks!

    Thank you, my friend. I am former USAF Security Forces. If I'd known all those years ago that I'd be in EMS now, I would've tried to go PJ
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    "You're not an EMT here"....

    Which is what I was using, the more adept assessment skills. I auscultated lung sounds and everything. In retrospect, I was mostly irritated at my boss' attitude and tone. I was providing good care for a resident with a legit issue, and I had to put up with her sh***y attitude
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    "You're not an EMT here"....

    @Chewy20, actually, I AM licensed. I hold NREMT, and a MO state green card (license). I also am employed as an EMT-B in that county
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    "You're not an EMT here"....

    I guess I'm still fresh enough to want to help everybody. I figured I got a chance to work on my assessment skills, and I found something. Idk why that had to be an annoyance on my manager's part, though. Holy Hell, how dare he try to be somebody?! Lol
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    "You're not an EMT here"....

    I had a resident who pretty much lives on 2Lpm complain of feeling like she had pneumonia. She was satting low 90's (1,2) on those 2Lpm. I checked lung sounds (very diminished in lower lobes), then called my manager. I told her what was going on, and she curtly informed me, "you're not an EMT...
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    "You're not an EMT here"....

    Anyone else hear that? 2nd job as a CMA (certified medication aide), just called my supervisor about a resident with respiratory issues, and just got told that. Correct me if I'm wrong, but my MO state license means I'm an EMT in the state. Anyone else with this issue? Thoughts, experiences...
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    Do you live where you work?

    I live about 25 minutes from my job. When I get full time, I'll have an in-county residency requirement, but I can satisfy that by moving 5-6mi west
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    Post the # your test stopped at, and if you Passed/Failed

    EMT-B, 75, 40 min et,passed. Was testing with a bunch of NCLEXers, so how fast I was done scared me even more lol
  9. usafvet509

    The Official EMTLIFE Introduction Thread

    Hey, y'all. Just joined. My name is Trent, and I just started my first spot (part time) in my new career as EMS. I'm a newly christened EMT-B, got nationally registered and MO state licensed last month. I'm 33, and currently a full time Psych Tech with MO DMH. Glad to find a EMS forum to join!
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