Stress exposure in school, zero to hero, advocating for patients
Stress exposure in school is very helpful for real life practice A good analogy for lay people: EMT is like CNA, AEMT is LPN, paramedic is RN. This helps people understand the progression of levels of...
11 Aug 202433min
Only medical provider on a plane, swatting flies in the back of an ambulance, paramedic program changes
We meet our new panelists Kate (EMT) Kim (Paramedic and educator) Tracey (Former paramedic and current PA) Adam (Former paramedic and current EM physician) Kate talks about how the public doesn’t k...
4 Aug 202432min
Foley buddies and no no zones
Be willing to speak up. Sometimes you might be the only person to notice something important. We need resiliency in this field. We are all still learning, so stand up and advocate for your patient. R...
28 Jul 202432min
Nate's overdose and recovery
Nate (EMT) shares his story and the issues he has been dealing with. Nate overdosed on medication and ended up in inpatient psych care which helped him immensely. He still feels grief from time to ti...
21 Jul 202438min
Caring for a gunshot victim when trying to get coffee
We meet our new panel: Eric (EM Physician) Shelby (EMT) Nate (EMT) and returning guest Sam (Prior EMT, ER RN) DeTessa (ER RN) Part of the fun part of the ER is getting to start from scratch and figu...
14 Jul 202432min
Resilient Response: Self-Care Strategies for Emergency Medicine Part 2
Chris and I talk about my background and motivation for my podcast. I talk about a pediatric arrest I ran that had a huge impact on me. We tend to dehumanize patients in this job to keep our distanc...
7 Jul 202444min
Resilient Response: Self-Care Strategies for Emergency Medicine Part 1
Chris and I talk about my background and motivation for my podcast. I talk about a pediatric arrest I ran that had a huge impact on me. We tend to dehumanize patients in this job to keep our distanc...
30 Jun 202433min
Are paramedics well equipped to go to PA school?
Wrapping up our conversation with Brian and Kristina (PA’s and prior paramedics) and Casey (paramedic) Shadow PAs in different specialties so you really know what the career looks like practically. U...
23 Jun 202429min
