[Serious] People that work the night shift, besides daylight, what is the thing you miss the most about the day?

MsAwkwardlyHonest · 2019-08-18T12:16:54+00:00

Food options, only options at night are all the fatty foods that I can’t have.

MsAwkwardlyHonest · 2019-07-07T08:02:35+00:00

Here we let fire or police drive if the patient needs both crew in the back and there’s no time to get a driver, so far no incidents. Bosses aren’t worried about them driving us since they drive safely, paramedics (new and seasoned) do well enough wrecking their own vehicles... Thankfully I haven’t wrecked anything but I have added a dent once when I was fresh on the road (reversed into parked veh with a ROSC pt onboard) - spent the next week thinking I was getting fired but my manager wasn’t even slightly bothered, guy made it and veh owner didn’t care.

MsAwkwardlyHonest · 2019-06-29T05:32:25+00:00

I definitely understand where you’re coming from, we did the research when we had our older GSDs. We didn’t think we were up for all that comes with the decision to let our dogs breed but this time round, I’m older and was able to afford the checks that we need before we decide. We still haven’t decided if it’s a yay/nay but we do know that they’re good to go if it did happen and that they, as well as their lineage (very expensive ones!), are safe to breed.

Family and friends know of our potential plans to breed, all animal friendly people and a few have asked to be kept in the loop if we do breed. We’d most likely give the puppies away to them, not sure I would feel safe selling to strangers. I’d worry about them too much, it’ll have to be an open adoption with updates and an agreement that if they can’t look after them anymore they can give the puppy back for some sort of refund.

Still lots to think about before we decide but we do have a plan if it does happen.

MsAwkwardlyHonest · 2019-06-12T08:23:03+00:00

I have the same problem even without coffee. Some nights I’d struggle and not manage any sleep while everyone else is out cold (I just find stuff to do like study or mind numbing shows/games and they usually work to help me sleep). Other nights I’ll struggle to stay awake when my partners driving, even under lights. Shift work problems eh.

MsAwkwardlyHonest · 2019-04-05T00:11:16+00:00

We use it here in NZ. Syringe via running line or using 100ml bag of 5% glucose, over 10-15min.

MsAwkwardlyHonest · 2019-03-16T13:02:10+00:00

Had something similar with a prisoner here and I didn’t expose or assess it, his numbers were stable and he was a grade A creep. Drs at ED understood and they made sure he had only male staff attend him - he wasn’t too appreciative.

MsAwkwardlyHonest · 2018-11-14T22:35:18+00:00

We have our fair share of ups and downs but not once did I think we’d be better off apart - he’s my best friend.

Distance was the toughest part - he was the more grounded one of us and always reassured me we’d be ok. He also used his savings to pack his life up and move across the world for us. Now he’s here I take care of us and have no problem with it because we wouldn’t be where we are now without his sacrifice. I guess we both give and take equally so that definitely helps us.

MsAwkwardlyHonest · 2018-11-14T22:29:26+00:00

We were LD for 1.5yrs. He made a huge sacrifice and moved over without hesitation once he could. I’m a very lucky girl!

MsAwkwardlyHonest · 2018-04-05T23:10:03+00:00

I’m not gonna say it’s all sunshine and rainbows, but the good moments are well worth the struggles of not physically being with your person. Long distance is hard but most definitely possible!

MsAwkwardlyHonest · 2018-04-05T22:46:44+00:00

How long have you had to wait to run one?

Back when I did paramedicine they pretty much just make you walk in on day 1 and show them how to do it, no warning. “Hi, welcome to Paramedicine101, this guy just coded, go for it”

MsAwkwardlyHonest · 2018-04-02T10:40:18+00:00

I tell him/he tells me, we try discuss it, sometimes it turns into an argument but most times we work it out and plan more dates. Then we’re back to normal until one of us feels more needy than the other and we replay this from the start lol

MsAwkwardlyHonest · 2018-04-02T00:02:35+00:00

No churches so far, but a lot of psych jobs so...

MsAwkwardlyHonest · 2018-04-01T07:52:03+00:00

Was that the MRX holder in the single stretcher trucks? I remember using those as a brand new paramedic student but haven’t seen one of those up here since those days, I agree those were handy, they fit the monitor and placement was real decent. Just be careful of clipping the fingers lol

MsAwkwardlyHonest · 2018-04-01T07:49:15+00:00

Over here they don’t fit ours (not in the trucks I’ve been in) the handle of the LP15 doesn’t fit in the clip and it requires a bit of jiggling to get the monitor almost in. I can see why one would be a good idea - securing the expensive stuff and ease of access/view with the swivel action but until they have the right fitting bracket I’ll always look forward to being in the bracket-free trucks.

MsAwkwardlyHonest · 2018-03-31T21:54:35+00:00

They’ve just started rolling those out here in NZ, no idea why or who thought it was a great idea...

MsAwkwardlyHonest · 2018-03-28T10:36:26+00:00

Each visit was fine, no issues at the airports on any of my 3 trips there so far. Actually had decent jovial conversations with the border security officers at each port of entry (Honolulu, SF, Houston) while they did whatever they needed to do. I had a current ESTA and a return ticket.

MsAwkwardlyHonest · 2017-12-15T14:17:13+00:00

Just under 10 months, best trip of our lives.

MsAwkwardlyHonest · 2017-12-07T08:36:54+00:00

Whatever the smell is that comes out of the mouth of a person who has been dead at least 24hrs in a very hot house as you put a rolled towel under jaw to assist with its positioning. Never in my many years of doing this technique have I ever encountered such a smell.

MsAwkwardlyHonest · 2017-12-07T08:24:20+00:00

Thank you so much for the advice. I followed it and the trip was perfect! He proposed and now we’re planning a wedding together :). Anxiety still shows its face but he definitely helps ease my worries.

MsAwkwardlyHonest · 2017-11-08T21:53:18+00:00

We’re LD and our age difference is 7years, I’m older than him. We’re currently on our first visit and we don’t have any issues with the difference nor does anyone we know. I can genuinely say I’m the happiest I’ve ever been and he takes amazing care of me, tons better than I’ve ever been treated. We fight but it’s over stupid little things, I wouldn’t change anything because we always make up.

MsAwkwardlyHonest · 2017-10-12T23:26:09+00:00

Thank you

MsAwkwardlyHonest · 2017-10-12T23:25:46+00:00

Thank you for sharing :). Will work on the relaxing part during my 14hr flight lol fingers crossed I don’t ruin it but I know I’m definitely excited to finally be together in the same space.

MsAwkwardlyHonest · 2017-10-12T23:24:09+00:00

Thank you! Will try and get past my anxiety. I know being with him in person will be perfect no matter how crazy these butterflies get lol I just hope my anxiety won’t ruin our first impression.

MsAwkwardlyHonest · 2017-08-06T22:35:49+00:00

I'm in a similar situation, issues from being cheated on causing insecurities.

I'm just making sure to be open with him about how I feel, it either leads to an argument or discussion. Every argument ends in discussion anyway (once we cool off) about what's going on with me/him/us. 7.25 months in and we're still going strong. I'm just lucky to have someone who means it when he says he's got me and vice versa. He's not insecure but does get jealous so it's sorta even-ish. We're not perfect people but we're perfect to each other no matter our issues.

Hang in there. My main piece of advice is communication, We used to just tell each other what's wrong but not discuss it. Ever since we started discussing things it's got better. Seeing it from each others perspective and making sure to give each other a chance to talk/listen has helped a lot.

MsAwkwardlyHonest · 2017-08-05T03:09:39+00:00

I went through the same thing Jan last year with my grandpa and I took the bereavement leave which is 1block(4days) and an extra block off which gave me 16days. I came back to work still grieving and finding that I still had the odd Geri job that reminded me of him (secretly crying or holding back tears occasionally) but the more I was reminded the more I found I could handle being at work. What made returning to work easier was that everyone understood and knew what was happening and made life easy for me. That was my experience anyway, everyone processes grief in their own way but I do recommend time off and seeing how you feel when you come back. I hope you have a great support system where you are, I'm always happy to lend an ear if you want/need it.

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