r/Paramedics 5d ago

UK Are paramedics cliquey like nurses?

I'm interested in becoming a paramedic. I have loved the years I've spent as a HCA and I have tried going into nursing in the past however I have noticed that if the team you are working under don't like you, they will look for reasons to fail you if not making your placement as difficult as they can.

I love helping people and making a difference. I am able to remain calm and navigate difficult situations. I fear that I will expereicne a near identical work culture if I go into paramedic science. Is this something other students have experienced and how did you deal with it?

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u/Bronzeshadow 5d ago

We're nowhere near that bad on average, but some places can be very Highschool.