Hello.... I'm new!

[RoxyGurL]

I'm in Tennessee. I just finished up my EMT-IV course & am currently waiting to take my NREMT exam. I was so busy before with work, school, clinicals, family life, etc... that I had never really been on this site before!

 

[AustinNative]

EMT-IV? Is that an intermediate?

Congrats!

 

[lampnyter]

Welcome to the forums!

 

[Tommerag]

EMT-IV? Is that an intermediate?

Congrats!

EMT-IV is basically EMT-B that can start IV's as I understand it, its the lowest certification in TN, aside from a few local EMT-B training programs at fire houses. Thats what Ive been told anyways

 

[fortsmithman]

Welcome to EMTLife enjoy your stay

 

[LucidResq]

Welcome! Good luck on your NREMT - don't fret over it. As long as you know your stuff and don't psych yourself out, it's not difficult at all.

 

[medicstudent101]

Good luck!
It's easy sauce my friend. B)

 

[squrt29batt12]

Congrats and good luck on your national! It's very simple, just remember your scene safety, bsi, and ABC in every question.

 

[RoxyGurL]

Tennessee still has EMT-B. Most will have the IV certification now. IV is not the only extra skill we get. We can also do Nitro, nebulizer, MDI, epinephrine (auto & sub-q), D50, Glucagon, Oral Glucose (I think I am missing something?) anyway...you get the picture. We can also do advanced airway intervention up to a Combi-Tube.

Anyway...I passed my NREMT on May 17th. Trying to find a job. I was at the top of my class & did well on my clinicals. I am bummed at the pay. I am hoping to get some experience so I can move to the county service full-time.

I didn't think the NREMT exam was hard...just very tricky!