I'm an EMT in the Coast Guard/ gonna be a nursing student SOON!

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Hello and welcome!
I am also new, this site is absolutely amazing!
Addictive, yes!
Great people, very knowledgeable and helpful!

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sylhum,
I feel a little silly because i can't figure out how to PM you, but I wanted to ask about being an EMT in the USCG.

As of now I have no medical experience and no job, and I'm considering RN, EMT and Respiratory Therapist. Diving is my favorite activity, so I really want to live on a (warm) coast. I'm leaning more and more towards EMT to start my medical career, and I'm also considering the CG because I miss the military life and job security sometimes (I'm former USAF).

So basically, I want to ask you how much choice you had in becoming an EMT. Is your rate HS or AST? I'm hoping I could go for HS, and just say "I'd like to be an EMT"...but I know in the Air Force you couldn't pick and choose your job. Just looking for an insider's take on how it works - how you get put into different specialties. And in your opinion how does CG medical training compare to civilian training?

Yes I have been talking to a recruiter, but he's new and doesn't have a whole ton of info.

Thanks a heap!

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Thank you for serving, and good luck in nursing school.

hello,
I am currently in school for my EMT/Firefighting.. I will be done in the spring.
I will then go for a year to get my paramedics. I want more than anything to serve
in the coast guard, and I want to know the likelihood of using, and benefits of my
EMT/Medic-Firefighter. I know i should talk to a recruiter, but i want a set of questions
to ask prior to me talking with one.
thanks!