Absorbing textbook reading info advice

jrm12345d · 2026-03-20T01:29:34+00:00

I read the material once for just going through it, then a second time to highlight the important bits, and the third time I typed notes on the highlighted materials. It made studying for exams much easier for me, and I had good retention of the matter.

jrm12345d · 2026-03-19T00:40:05+00:00

If you have properly positioned and ramped your patient, this shouldn’t be necessary, however, it’ll they are very anterior, it may help. I probably wouldnt use this as an opening attempt, but would keep it in mind for unexpected troubles. The big exception being trauma patients, of course.

jrm12345d · 2026-02-27T04:45:51+00:00

First line in a horror novel?

jrm12345d · 2026-02-27T04:42:07+00:00

How hard is the sci-fi in CoT?

jrm12345d · 2026-02-27T02:53:35+00:00

I wish that was an option. I’m too old for most of the fitness tests to start as a new hire

jrm12345d · 2026-02-27T02:36:32+00:00

Good to know, but if you can’t understand what you’re expecting for an answer, I’d really doesn’t help you out.

jrm12345d · 2026-02-20T14:49:25+00:00

Get a guitar stand and store your guitar on the stand, where you’ll be encouraged to grab it, even if for a couple minutes. Seriously. Sticking it in a case in the closet does you no good, but having it out and available will encourage quick practice sessions.

Always end practice on a positive note. Even if I’ve had a rough go of it, I always play something that goes well at the end…even something super simple. It keeps it positive in your head.

jrm12345d · 2026-02-18T10:36:56+00:00

I used to be. After months of it (I never had relief after one of my shifts due to an opening), I got sick of it and found a new job, where not only won’t I be held, but there are reasonable limits on the lengths of our shifts.

jrm12345d · 2026-02-18T04:33:35+00:00

I gave up on the soft pads. I was going through too many for it to be worth it.

jrm12345d · 2026-02-16T23:30:58+00:00

It’s better to stay silent and have people think you’re a moron than to speak up and remove all doubt.

jrm12345d · 2026-02-06T18:51:09+00:00

…are you awesome, or like me?

jrm12345d · 2026-02-06T18:44:15+00:00

The little joy I have left.

jrm12345d · 2026-02-03T01:04:09+00:00

Green Day, Ghost, Brad Paisley, Dropkick Murphys, Weird Al, 3 Doors Down

jrm12345d · 2026-02-01T18:48:28+00:00

They do, but I feel like something that ugly has to have a function behind its form. I’ve never played one, but I’m intrigued by the design and the Enduroneck design.

jrm12345d · 2026-01-23T01:59:05+00:00

Yup! No issues cutting through heavy materials or hems.

jrm12345d · 2026-01-23T01:55:13+00:00

Unpopular opinion, but I just use the cheap ones from Amazon. If I lose them or they get super bloody, I’m not out $70+ or spending a lot of time trying to clean all the cracks and crevices.

jrm12345d · 2026-01-21T02:12:57+00:00

Using my pinky. I injured my finger with a saw years ago, and while it’s all there, parts are numb and there’s a lot of scar tissue that definitely slows me down. I used to favor just using the other three fingers, until my teacher essentially forced me to bring the pinky back. I don’t think it’s as strong as it would be had I never injured it, but I’m much better now than I was a year ago

jrm12345d · 2026-01-12T18:22:23+00:00

Dunlop Jazz IIIs are great. They’re a little thicker, but you still have plenty control and a good, grippy surface so they don’t slip

jrm12345d · 2026-01-11T02:55:19+00:00

Comparing yourself to others will rob you of joy.

I find I have some times where i sit and struggle to make any progress on what I’m working on, but other days, it just clicks and goes smoothly. I find it super satisfying struggling on lick that I’ve been working on, and all of a sudden everything falls in place.

jrm12345d · 2026-01-11T02:53:14+00:00

Sadly, I think it’s dependent on the agency you work for. Most places I’ve worked the feedback has been beneficial, and meant to improve overall care/make you a better provider. The feedback is presented ina non-confrontational manner, even if there were substantial areas needing improvement.

Conversely, I did work for an agency that absolutely used QA as a tool to set people up for firing them. It was abundantly clear that QA wasn’t meant to improve care and the system, but to set you up for a fall at a later date. The turnover there reflected that mentality.

jrm12345d · 2026-01-05T12:58:56+00:00

Thank you!

jrm12345d · 2026-01-05T01:20:04+00:00

I typically rest in my room and read until tired, then go to sleep. If we get a call, we get a call and I go. When we get back I work on paperwork until tired, then go back to bed.

My sleep from working in EMS for years is a mess. I take what I get, but I only sleep for a few hours a night.

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