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I want something more…

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I’m not a fool. I know that the likelihood of be lasting in EMS forever is minimal. Especially on the streets. So, I bring myself to wanting more. I have some college, not a lot. Definately nothing impressive. So what do I do? Do I do an online program, do I attend school locally? I know I can’t go full time. I can’t afford to not be working. 

I’d just assume get started on it sooner than later. I don’t know what I want to get started on though… Do I want to just get a degree so I’m elligible to be supervisor/director somewhere in the future? Do I want to be an RN? I don’t think I could handle being a floor nurse, or a clinic nurse. It just isn’t my cup of tea. Any tips/pointers out there? What would YOU do?
I’m considering a few options, but am interested in those online Moron… err Medic to RN bridge programs. Are they worth a damn? I know “The College Network” is a joke. But what about Excelsior? Eh, I guess I’ll keep digging.
(Random Side thought) I want this ambulance. Not only is the “lift” brilliant, but take a real close look at that back window (click to enlarge). It reads: “It’s not a Taxi. Use it, Don’t Abuse it. 
Maybe I will become a professional Blogger. You know, start 40 blogs, most of them useless. Somehow make money doing nothing? Nah? Well, guess The Golden Arches will always be around too…
I just know that the stress, the obese patients that can never walk, the hours, and the PAY will make it impossible to do this forever. What would YOU do?












(resume side thought) Ah hell, don’t bother clicking that image. Here is the close up. I rock at Google. Think I can get a job as a professional Googlerer? Yup. I made up a word, and a job.

I should add: They have an entire campaign associated with this. Good Stuff. 
Posted by on September 4, 2008 • Filed under: Life, Salary, Stress • Tagged: , ,

Channel Ate

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Cheack it OUT. It is all the wrong kinds of funny.


Posted by on September 3, 2008 • Filed under: Coping, Good Stuff, Wow. • Tagged: , ,

Say a little prayer for me…

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Well, not me. I know many of you aren’t the “praying” type but I’ve got a few things I’d like you to “think positively” about, at minimum:

  • A happy, healthy baby. That is all I care about. Because we aren’t finding out baby’s sex everyone asks me all the time “What are you hoping for?” Healthy, and happy. I hope it comes out screaming. Loud.
  • Give EE some of those well wishes too. Like us, that is all she wants. 
  • Despite the news doing a shit-tastic job covering them, rember that we are still fighting wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. I check both of those sites daily for a little reality check(the second site has an Afghanistan link but seems to be down.)
  • Pray for my patients. Pray I don’t kill them. Pray they don’t suffer. Pray for all of our patients. 
  • Remember–when you actually have a SICK patient, use the compassion you’ve lost because of all the “sick” ones before. 

There is more, but I’m just going to let it be with this. If you’ve forgotten how to pray, just sit down and think about it. In this line of work religion doesn’t necessarily line up with how we work. It is hard to believe in God and see what we see. For me it was either God or a bottle. I decided to skip the bottle.

Godspeed and remember: Be safe out there. You aren’t going to save any people being dead. 

(Oh, and welcome Kristen to the Blogroll!)

Posted by on September 3, 2008 • Filed under: Blogroll, Coping, HELP • Tagged: , ,