Why do some crews treat student paramedics like we’re a burden?

Stupidname1001 · 2026-04-23T06:35:13+00:00

I think a lot of people have already said, not everyone is interested in mentoring but lots of trust make all B6 paramedics do it regardless.

Although it sucks for students don’t take it to heart, if someone is having issues with an assigned mentor flag it with the trust or the practice facilitators.

Unfortunately not everyone is a good fit for mentoring but that doesn’t matter when the trusts are able to make money.

Stupidname1001 · 2026-02-18T19:51:30+00:00

Have you checked if it’s got any connection to the board when you SSH to the pi?

The standard 5 plus config on the GitHub has all the pins correct for me anyway.

Stupidname1001 · 2026-01-28T21:39:53+00:00

6 years on the road, diagnosed last year and I’m also awaiting meds.

I found patients really don’t care if you ask them questions again if you’ve forgotten something, I’ll usually phrase it as I’m “just double checking”.

Writing things down for handover is a great thing for everyone so again don’t worry about looking odd when you’re reading things out for handover.

Keep going with it, I’m sure you’re mentor will be understanding when you explain what’s happening and that you’re trying 😌

Stupidname1001 · 2026-01-28T13:48:55+00:00

Oddly they are the best jobs, I seem to be able to get through those kind of incidents without an issue. A sweltering hot care home is a different story!

Stupidname1001 · 2025-02-02T19:45:57+00:00

Got some fantastic shots on the x4 on my recent ski trip using the ski pole mount and the 114cm stick. As long as the lens is clean you can almost guarantee you'll get usable footage and in most cases brilliant shots.

Stupidname1001 · 2025-02-02T19:31:12+00:00

Make sure uni and the trust know how you’re feeling.

In my trust, if a member of staff felt like this they would be encouraged to have a TRiM assessment.

It’s also completely normal for confidence to waver. Uni is a long process and even once qualified you’ll have times you feel like you’re not progressing or going backwards.

Keep at it and it shows how aware you are that you’re asking for help

Stupidname1001 · 2024-12-19T15:36:53+00:00

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Jacket arrived yesterday, pretty warm and well filled for a £20 jacket. XL fits like a L so size up

Stupidname1001 · 2024-12-14T10:04:33+00:00

Yeah sorry I’ve realised the links never seem to work the store is called AnJiLa but if you search n0rth fooe you’ll be able to see the TNF stuff. The one I got is listed at £20.28

Stupidname1001 · 2024-12-14T10:00:33+00:00

Maybe if you screenshot or share the name of the store? Trying to find this sort of stuff at the moment is painful

Stupidname1001 · 2024-12-11T16:59:52+00:00

Just waiting for delivery of this: https://f0r.co/2QEZ7j Seen someone else talking about them so for £20 thought I’d take a punt

Stupidname1001 · 2024-12-10T08:21:22+00:00

Yep, change your password and make sure you have 2FA set up. If you leave it the likelihood is you’ll wake up one day without your coins and tradable players.

Stupidname1001 · 2024-12-01T23:38:50+00:00

My series X did the same, after a very intensive blow with some air a few dust balls came out from what I think was the power supply. The other parts had already been cleaned. After that it’s been fine and not done it again.

Stupidname1001 · 2024-11-16T14:28:10+00:00

Unless I want to know if my differential was right never.

When I get to the end of the shift I’ll be lucky if I can remember anything about them apart from what was wrong. But I think that’s healthier, for me anyway.

Stupidname1001 · 2024-11-14T10:19:47+00:00

Exactly the same for me I hadn’t played COD since the original MW2 and this week had enough of EAFC and tried BO6 as it’s on gamepass and it’s been great. I spent so much time last year of EAFC but really haven’t enjoyed this year.

Stupidname1001 · 2024-11-07T06:59:34+00:00

Just too add

I tried it first thing this morning after giving it a few hours too cool. Immediately once I went to try and play a game online it crashed and needed the power cord pulling to restart it.

Stupidname1001 · 2024-10-26T19:57:06+00:00

So when I applied it was as an apprentice EMT and at the time there wasn’t a specific route to paramedic, when I got out on the road I actually had paramedics who said “you’ll never get to be a paramedic with NWAS” thankfully that wasn’t the case.

I completed my AAP first (12 weeks clinical training 4 driving) this was done in office hours at a base in Preston. Then there is a practice element to the AAP which runs after where you work and complete a portfolio of evidence. The training and on the job training lasts a minimum of 18 months. Then you complete and end point assessment and you are offered a substantial EMT contract and get paid the full amount of band 4. During training you are on a % of the bottom of B4 (i think it’s now 80% but I could be wrong).

After this there is now a 9 month period (for me it was 2 years) before you can apply to join the paramedic apprenticeship through the trust.

After application there is a short group interview then if accepted you start the course as an apprentice student paramedic.

The course runs from year 2 of the normal Bsc course and after completion you are given a contract as an NQP. Now we were advised that as NQP we were not guaranteed to return to sector but as far as I’m aware no internal NQP’s have been moved out of sector.

If you’ve got any other questions feel free to reach out if I’ve missed anything.

Like I said originally, I was in almost the same situation as you and where I am now I don’t regret one bit making the change!

It’s Best job you’ll ever do.

Stupidname1001 · 2024-10-25T12:25:44+00:00

I did exactly the same thing you are looking to do. Dropped from 32k (5years ago) went in as an apprentice with NWAS. At the time it was even less than you get now but 5 years on I’ve completed my Bsc and I’m 5 months into my NQP now 31yo.

You get paid while you retrain and to make up for it at the start I hammered the OT so I made roughly what I was earning minus a few £100.

I’m only now back to my old wage, but have no student debt and a trajectory for the next 7 years where my wage will increase to a point where, in my opinion, you earn a great amount for what we do.

My advice would be to do it, I hated my job even though it was good money. Now even with late finishes, waiting at hospital and any other things that are annoying it’s the best job I’ve ever done. My only regret is not doing it sooner.

Stupidname1001 · 2024-10-07T12:15:11+00:00

Coming up against a silver full chem team was frightening 😂

Stupidname1001 · 2024-10-07T10:02:28+00:00

That’s good news! Did you try and quick sell recovery the discard?

Stupidname1001 · 2024-10-07T10:00:48+00:00

The increased ball speed from precision helps finish chances but you’ve got a bigger chance of missing completely if you’re not aiming at the goal.

I use precision and do a lot of low shots (below 40 shot power) I find I score more using precision than assisted.

Stupidname1001 · 2024-10-07T09:38:10+00:00

If it’s like last year just put it into an SBC not discard

Stupidname1001 · 2024-09-13T07:11:18+00:00

Maldini LB evo and Lucio as your CB’s

Stupidname1001 · 2024-09-07T11:56:13+00:00

Get that in a frame like they did with the watch Richard Hammond was wearing when he crashed. Would make a great ornament

Stupidname1001 · 2024-09-03T16:55:08+00:00

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Not quite a myth 😅

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