steven1534

steven1534 has 6 years experience.

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1. ATI Benchmark Test

   steven1534 replied to steven1534's topic in NCLEX

   Ha. They've said that we will find a way to get through this. Or offered to email me some more information (they never did). i.e. wishy-washy and not helpful. And yes we've gone above their heads and been made promises and results have not been goo...

2. ATI Benchmark Test

   steven1534 posted a topic in NCLEX

   Ok, So I just took my final exam this past week - all throughout school I've done incredibly well (A's in all but one class, and that class I was only off by 1 or 2 %). Before we can get cleared to test NCLEX we have to take the ATI Benchmark test (...

3. Rudeness from EMTs and Paramedics

   steven1534 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric

   Some people operate on the principal of "better safe than sorry" and do the assessment and treat altered mental status as it is and as it should be...others treat it as just another effin drunk. Washington D.C. Fire and EMS along with Howard Univers...

4. Rudeness from EMTs and Paramedics

   steven1534 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric

   Thankfully, this allows me to point out another example of how both sides, unfortunatly, do not understand each side. EMS providers of all levels are taught to assess and reassess every patient. Vitals eveny 15 minutes, at the most...and don't even...

5. Rudeness from EMTs and Paramedics

   steven1534 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric

   I would love to...you need proof of completing Blood Borne Pathogens training within the last year, fill out a few pages of paperwork, submit and get approval...etc. Plus I'm in Maryland, where are you? Oh, and we tend to be kind of slow as I am in ...

6. Rudeness from EMTs and Paramedics

   steven1534 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric

   Just Remember, not all facilities are as with it as you may be (been to them....say their name on the watch list for abusing patients). Keeping stuff ready so it flows smoothly takes pro-active healthcare providers and there are a bunch in all fields...

7. Rudeness from EMTs and Paramedics

   steven1534 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric

   This will also show how EMS and In-Hospital Care differs - in that situation, if I am requested as the Paramedic to come to assist the patient in a medical emergency, if the family has a POA but no state DNR, I can not acknowledge it. Now if they do...

8. Rudeness from EMTs and Paramedics

   steven1534 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric

   CotJockey, I do agree that both sides need to keep the attitudes in check, because both sides have EMTs or Nurses who are there to save the world... Its too bad that the ******** are the ones who stand out...and not the cooperative healthcare profess...

9. Rudeness from EMTs and Paramedics

   steven1534 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric

   As a Paramedic...I want to put my head in this one too. I've been treated horribly working both 911 and Non-Emergency Interfacility Transfer. I want to mention a few circumstances, not because they are true in everyday operations, but rather becaus...