Passed

According to the National Registry website, I have successfully passed the written portion of the Paramedic test that I took earlier in the month. This means that when I go to Denver next week, I will only be required to take the skills portion of the test.
The Skills portion includes the following stations...

Trauma Assessment
Ventilatory Management-includes endotracheal tube placement
Dual Lumen Airway Device
Dynamic Cardiology
Static Cardiology
Intravenous Therapy-Starting and IV and administ
Pediatric Ventilatory Management
Pediatric Intraosseous Infusion
Seated Spinal Immobilization
Supine Spinal Immobilization
Bleeding Control/ Shock Management
... and a huge Oral Station

Each station must be passed in order to receive certification.

This test is Wednesday afternoon in Englewood, CO. (southern Denver) If you are the praying type, please pray for good recall of information and the ability to work well under the stress and pressure of a big test.

On another note (pun intended) "The Hatchbacks" had a great gig last night in Alliance. The drive there was beautiful, but the drive back was a 'white-knuckler' as we drove the entire way back in thunderstorms and rain. The playing went well, though. The more we play together, the better we sound. Hopefully, we'll be able to record a CD with a few tunes on it to give people.

Our next gig for Viaero Wireless will be in Sidney, Nebraska in a couple weeks. They love us. Their Director of Marketting has been at all of the openings so far and has promised to get us a little bit of free advertising in their advertisements and direct mailings.

The Hatchbacks

The Jazz trio has a name, finally.

The Hatchbacks

We play Friday night in Alliance, Nebraska at the new Viaero Wireless store from 6pm-8pm or so. Come hear us if you are in the area and are in the mood for some live jazz.

The Hatchbacks are: Rob Martinson II-Bass, Gregg Todd- Drums, Kent Kittle- Piano

We all drive hatchbacks.

~Possibilites... Endless~

That is Nebraska's tourist campaign slogan. I like it.

The more I live here, the more I am liking this state. I am glad it is where God has brought me.

Yesterday, I worked out at Maranatha Bible Camp again. It had been a trying and tiring week out there for the health care staff. Next week will be better. It was the first big week for the head health care tech, but she did a good job of handling difficult situations. Back earlier in the year, I thought about quitting my job for the summer and applying for the head health care tech position, but God took that desire from me. I know it is a tough job and one that God filled with the person he needs there at this time. I am more than happy to just be a volunteer and do to what I am asked and whatever elso I can do be be of assistance and make others' jobs easier.

Change of Plans

Today I got a call from Rob at the music store telling me that we are actually supposed to play on Friday the 23rd from 6-8pm, not the 16th. I guess the new store opening is a week later than he was originally told.

So If any of you out there wanna hear my Jazz trio play, it'll be on Friday the 23rd in Alliance, Nebraska at the new Viaero Wireless store.

I worked at Maranatha Bible Camp on Monday and Tuesday. Be in prayer, if you are a praying type of person, that it will be a safe and healthy summer for staff and campers.

CBT BETA TEST

Yesterday I went to Westminster, CO (N. Denver) and took the written portion of the Praramedic exam as part of a beta test of their new Computer Based Testing system. I was the first Paramedic student to test at that particular site.

So how do I think I did? you might ask. I think I did all right. I am pretty sure I didn't ace. I felt that I knew most of the material and answered most of the questions well. I am supposed to get results within 4 weeks. Seems lik a long time. Hopefully I find out sooner.

Tomorrow, I am a Health Care Tech for a day out at Maranatha Bible Camp.

Viaero!

So Friday night my jazz trio played for the Grand Opening celebration at the new Viaero Wireless store in North Platte. They enjoyed us so much that they have asked us to play for the Grand Opening of their store in Alliance in two weeks on the 16th. We'll get paid more too, because of the extra mileage.

We played two hours straight and it didn't even seem like it.

I'll arrange my schedule or take a vacation day so I can do this. It'll be great fun.

Course Completion Card

I have officially completed the Paramedic class.
Today I turned in my packet of preceptor sheets for all my field, clinical, and community service hours required. Now I am approved to take the Registry officially as well.
I had to drive to McCook this morning to turn everything in. I am sitting in the college library at the computers for probably the last time ever.

Now I will actually have some days off, instead of spending every spare moment of my life at the hospital or somewhere else. What will I do with myself?

1) Play more with the jazz trio. We are playing Friday night for two hours at the opening of the new Viero Wireless store in North Platte.
2) Volunteer out at Maranatha Bible Camp as a healthcare tech
3) Sleep-in every once in awhile
4) Practice with "Surf Alternative" more so we can play more
5) Finish the books I've started reading but haven't been able to complete
6) Maybe take on a few more private music lesson students

Don't worry, I've got plenty of ways to occupy my time.

Some people mention on their blogs what music they are listening to. I am in a library so I am not currently spinning anything, but I did buy a new CD that I would recommend to anyone and everyone. "Downhere" has a brand new one out called "Wide-Eyed and Mystified" that you oughta go out and listen to. I knew some of the guys from the band when I was in college. We took some music classes together and stuff. Anyhow, the music is great and there are some great songs on it. My favorite song is "The More." It speaks to the faithfulness of God to never let us walk alone, and how God becomes more to us the more we get to know him and how that process really does take a lifetime, from our childhood and child-like faith to our golden years when we realize God has been guiding us all along.