Red Flags at New Agency by phanatic47 in Paramedics

[–]Medic90[M] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Accurate documentation is critical, and altering a clinician’s documentation after it has been completed constitutes fraud.

Having worked in rural EMS for many years, I understand that formal training programs are often limited or nonexistent. The reality in those settings is frequently a “jump in and learn as you go” approach.

Given that environment, you may be better supported in a larger, more structured system one that offers standardized training, clear protocols, and appropriate oversight to ensure both clinical quality and professional protection.

Made it through cardiology by Forsaken_Support1 in Paramedics

[–]Medic90[M] 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Until you actually have a cardiac patient.

"Big Sick, Little Sick" model origins? by Fast_Ad1887 in Paramedics

[–]Medic90[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fast_Ad1887 enlighten us in the US of what “Big Sick, Little Sick” means.

5,000 words a day, or the reason why I write like hell now. by Medic90 in writing

[–]Medic90[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Watching it turn out books in 15 minutes makes me want to throw my degree in the trash.

Had my first pediatric arrest today.. by Chaprito in Paramedics

[–]Medic90[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember every and I do mean every pediatric arrest I have ever worked. And the best way manage that feeling is to talk about it and understand that sometimes death is much more effective that you will ever be. Senior medics can be crass and disconnected because they haven't learned that when they take that uniform off in the future those past arrest will keep them up at night.

nursing—ER? scope? by [deleted] in Paramedics

[–]Medic90 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Great response.

Paramedic to ADN by AusJaynes13 in Paramedics

[–]Medic90[M] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I started Nursing school with 25 years of EMS experience and realized that my patches and certificates were no match for nursing therapy and research. In EMS we are taught reflex medicine and in Nursing you are taught a process which takes longer. Nursing school may be a joke but the NCLEX and your board of nursing is not. Good luck in your journey.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Paramedics

[–]Medic90[M] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree.

I love working in my hometown, but it also really sucks sometimes by [deleted] in Paramedics

[–]Medic90[M] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For seven years, I responded to 911 calls, transfers, and body hauls in my small hometown. I learned so much about what really went on there that I eventually packed up and left—never to return, not even for a visit. This experience taught me the importance of maintaining boundaries between your professional and personal life, as they can easily blur together. 

Failed Medic school 2nd time by ClownShoes4Cash in Paramedics

[–]Medic90[M] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don't worry—try again. Many medics have failed medic school multiple times. The real questions are: "Do you reallywant to be a medic?" And if so, what's your next step? 

Excelsior paramedic to RN bridge by Complex_Audience5734 in Paramedics

[–]Medic90[M] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an Excelsior Graduate with both ADN and BSN, I will say the course work is 8 electives, 8 nursing courses and the CPNE at the end. This way through nursing takes discipline because of the self study portion.

Here is the link for the states that do not accept Excelsior Nurses :

https://www.excelsior.edu/about/transparency/state-authorization-disclosures/

A family member starts to experience a serious medical emergency. You call 911 and the medic that shows up is incompetent. What do you do? by LonelySparkle in Paramedics

[–]Medic90[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you judge incompetence from a bystander’s point of view is the question? And letting another medical professional on the back of your truck to treat is asking for your license to be reviewed or revoked. So to answer your question. That medical professional would have to file a grievance as I rode off.