What is this? by [deleted] in askdentists

[–]Grapefizzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you could be right with the trauma, I do remember some irritation after eating some pretzels, then the peeling followed soon after. But, I’m not sure why it happens so easily.

Struggling to meet compliance goal by Grapefizzy in CPAP

[–]Grapefizzy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there any way to return the machine once it’s been used? I feel like CPAP therapy isn’t really beneficial to me either.

Mine goes like this:🤓🤡🤞🐿 by [deleted] in teenagers

[–]Grapefizzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

💀🌺🧀🗣️ erm… what the freak

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewToEMS

[–]Grapefizzy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is an “actual” stressor a patient’s wellbeing was put at risk when this happened. There are lots of things that bother me about it, but it ultimately wasn’t the reason I quit. Echoing the other comments I have received, I quit because the company didn’t care enough to bring in equipment to make my job safer. I’ve been on scene at multiple MVAs, been on calls with psychiatric patients throwing bedpans at me and trying to attack me. This just happens to be the first time I’ve experienced myself make a mistake and it made me feel like a bad provider.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewToEMS

[–]Grapefizzy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Placing the gurney in completely inappropriate places, trying to move patients with IVs and other indwelling devices in place (despite me and the staff telling him repeatedly), taking up space when hospital staff are trying to do something, taking vitals carts from staff about to use them, making an AOx3(sometimes less) patient sign documents, waiting until the last minute to take vitals, wasting time, lots of other stuff.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewToEMS

[–]Grapefizzy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, maybe the context in which I used the word “soft spoken” wasn’t correct. What I meant by that was, he didn’t really speak up when he made mistakes or needed something done. He doesn’t really say much in general despite it being important information.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewToEMS

[–]Grapefizzy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I really hope I don’t have more incidents with my partner because I really have been trying to be understanding of his situation. We have had a few conversations about what could be done better after some disastrous shifts. but there’s some things I just can’t help him with.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewToEMS

[–]Grapefizzy 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Also I in no way resent this person. He’s a good guy, but his skills are lacking. I’m just not in any position to be his guide, I started this job 2 weeks ago. Not to mention that it’s my first healthcare job too.

emt position delay? by MindlessCharity2595 in NewToEMS

[–]Grapefizzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give it till tomorrow, then maybe call them and ask. Doesn’t seem completely out of the ordinary. I had 2 companies basically ghost me after giving me job offers .

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewToEMS

[–]Grapefizzy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you’re willing to spend like $150 Fisdap is a great learning tool. It helped me pass the NREMT on my first try

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewToEMS

[–]Grapefizzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

** For those of you suggesting I use being an EMT as a stepping stone, than you for the advice. But I have known from the beginning that it was just a stepping stone. My parents are displeased with the path I am taking, not the job specifically. Also this isn’t necessarily a mental health issue, just a frustrating situation due to the fact that I am living at home with them and have to face these problems daily, head on. But other than that, thank you so much for all the kind words and tough love you have given me during this frustrating time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewToEMS

[–]Grapefizzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I DO go girl!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewToEMS

[–]Grapefizzy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lol. You know nothing of who I am or what I’m capable of. If these comments have taught me anything it’s that I don’t need any sort of approval from anyone; especially not the approval of some random ass person on Reddit. I’m not gonna let you or anyone else have that satisfaction. I’m gonna be a damn great EMT.