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DakRadz · December 19, 2011, 10:52:57 PM

I took (and passed) my National Registry exam today for EMT-B today! I've seen quite a few EMS folks on the board, thought I'd share.

I was actually surprised at the quickness of the results- finished the test at 0900, and realized the results were in about 1550. Funny thing is, I was with a buddy who is also a C/2d Lt, and he's the one who refreshed the screen and saw that I passed.

HGjunkie · December 19, 2011, 11:02:33 PM

3 more years until I can get mine...

Good job!

Medic, shoot that funky aesthetic!

ProdigalJim · December 19, 2011, 11:03:27 PM

Congrats!

I took the Paramedic NREMT in 2001, and it...was...hard. In fact, I flunked it the first time here at George Washington University (the exam, not the class. I had a 97 in the class and the practicals), and wound up driving through the snow to Manchester, New Hampshire to take the next available offering. Second time was the charm.

Welcome to the Club! :clap: :clap: :clap:

EMT-83 · December 19, 2011, 11:08:11 PM

Nicely done – now get out there and use it!

Mark_Wheeler · December 19, 2011, 11:17:54 PM

Congrats!

SARDOC · December 19, 2011, 11:24:04 PM

Quote from: DakRadz on December 19, 2011, 10:52:57 PM
I took (and passed) my National Registry exam today for EMT-B today!

Nice Job...Welcome to the dark side of medicine.

Major Lord · December 20, 2011, 12:05:37 AM

Welcome aboard! Please try not to kill anyone, but if you do, try not to take it too hard.

Major Lord

arajca · December 20, 2011, 12:13:30 AM

Keep in mind...

Paramedics save lives. EMTs save paramedics.

JayT · December 20, 2011, 12:20:00 AM

Good for you!

Now go and get your Paramedic so you can treat people!

Kidding.

EMT-83 · December 20, 2011, 12:21:46 AM

Quote from: Major Lord on December 20, 2011, 12:05:37 AM
Please try not to kill anyone, but if you do, try not to take it too hard.

Words to live by.

whatevah · December 20, 2011, 10:24:01 AM

Nice, but I've got you beat, my results were posted in under 2 hours.

And now the hard part... Riding the bus and learning how to handle real patients. If you want to make a career from EMS definitely advance up to Intermediate or Paramedic levels (after you get experience), better job options and pay.

Like the others said, don't take it too hard. Patients will die, in spite of your best efforts and fancy drugs. You just need to learn to handle your emotions and know that they were given the best chance they could get. Everybody is different on how they handle it, but don't let it keep you awake and affect you.

fyrfitrmedic · December 20, 2011, 11:48:54 AM

Quote from: whatevah on December 20, 2011, 10:24:01 AM
Nice, but I've got you beat, my results were posted in under 2 hours.

And now the hard part... Riding the bus and learning how to handle real patients. If you want to make a career from EMS definitely advance up to Intermediate or Paramedic levels (after you get experience), better job options and pay.

Like the others said, don't take it too hard. Patients will die, in spite of your best efforts and fancy drugs. You just need to learn to handle your emotions and know that they were given the best chance they could get. Everybody is different on how they handle it, but don't let it keep you awake and affect you.

+1000

Couldn't agree more.

CAP_Marine · December 20, 2011, 09:01:10 PM

Congratulations. Now it is time for you to learn the secret EMS commandment: Thou shalt not let thy certification lapse. Get out there, use those skills and keep up on your continuing ed.

bassque · December 20, 2011, 09:15:39 PM

Congrats!!!

medicmike · December 27, 2011, 03:19:45 AM

Congrats! It's a great field to go into. Get out there and put your skills to use!

Be glad they post results so quick now. I had to wait 2-3 weeks in 96 when I took my Basic and the same amount of time in 99 when I got my Medic. Welcome to the club.