bubblefishez1989

When I fist started as an EMT I went home every day for a month crying from being overwhelmed stressed and irritated nothing I did was right. I was made to feel down graded and be littled. Every chart I had was flagged 13 hour shifts I was sleep deprived and honestly I wanted to throw in the towel. As time went on my skills got better I had to professionally stand up for myself and give a polite f you to a few people, but it got better. I am glad I stuck with it for 5 years because it was one of the most eye opening rewarding experiences of my life. During the time I also got to train a handful of people which was also something I had never done before. The company trusted me enough to teach brand new emts. Which made me even prouder of my a complishments. What i am trying to say is if you have been at this for awhile and your gut is telling you no. Then go with your gut. Instead of asking to leave ask if you can move to another department or floor that is a better environment. Maybe the pace is calmer. Until you're able to hone your skills. See if they will work with you. The company made an investment in you. Every person that taught you has to be paid too. Drug tests finger printing paper work etc. They want to work with you because they will lose thier investment if they dont, but if it's to a point where mentally you cant then you cant. Dont look at your self as a failure and dont look at it as you couldn't go somewhere else or that you will be looked as lesser or not capable. Any one that has been in the medical feild knows it isnt as easy as most think. Especially when you're new, but as a senior some may not remember. Try writing a pro and con list before making a decision. Dont act while your in an emotional state. Try not to burn your bridge either. Never know what the future may hold. ** side note I am 30 and have been let go from every job I have had. I have been working sense i was 16 and still in school. I am currently employed. Most people you interview with have been let go at one point in thier life or another. It's an awkward conversation but be transparent and honest with out giving every detail. If you lie about being fired then it will only reflect badly on you. Thier line of thinking is if your willing to be dishonest about little things what else are you hiding. Just keep swimming and keep your head up.

In the state of nj you can run on an ambulance as a third with a cpr card. Some fire/emt squads will pay for training. In my experience if you dont know and want to learn more research free training and go for it. You will never know EVERYTHING but who says you cant try.

Yes box braids are professional so long as they are neat and tidy, however getting tight braids pulling at the scalp for a prolonged period of time can cause baldness and thinning. Also it's a miss conception that your hair is growing more rapidly it's just that it is less tightly curled because it has been weighed down and stretched out.

I have Boarder Line Personality, ADHD, PTSD, Insomnia, Anxiety and Depression never once did I ever admit it to anyone on an application or to an employee. None of thier bussinsss in my opinion. If I ever feel like I need a breather i take an extended bathroom break. If i get asked where were you etc. I simply say bathroom, no one wants details on that, so they leave it alone. Then I move on and continue my day.

This is going to sound bad on here, but fake your confidence. Inside you maybe stressed, second guessing, freaking out and over whelmed, but no one needs to know that but you. This will make others around you feel more comfortable and wont question your abilities. In turn boosting your additute and actual confidence. Fall back on your training always. If you have questions ask even if you think they are stupid. Dont take ANYTHING personal. Kindly remind some that they were once in your shoes. Dont be afraid to ask for feed back or advice on how to do something better, more accurately or in a timelier manner. Make a list of what needs to be done for each pt. the routine stuff. Write out questions that need be asked etc. this may help you stay on track and more organized in your brain if you get into a habit of doing every patient in the same order every time it will be come second nature and routine. You're going to go home crying. You're going to be stressed, over whelmed, annoyed, pissed, irritated etc. Scream into your pillow, write the nasty letter to who ever you want in your journal (DONT EVER SEND!). More importantly write every reason why you wanted to spend the money and countless hours of studying to become a nurse. You may have struggled during practicals but something motivated you enough to pass and passing is passing remember that. Best of luck. You got this.