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  1. The Infamous Cab-ulance

    Are you medic2514? How do you know what he is thinking? On the EMS forums some Paramedics get into a tantrum mode as soon as the education word is mentioned. I bet he has said the same "I am quitting this forum if you don't stop talking about educ...
  2. WHY do I need a BSN?

    Hasn't anybody taken advantage of the tuition assistance of their employer PLUS their state's RN loan forgiveness or repayment? Examples: http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/449 California OSHPD - Foundation - Bachelor of Science Nursing...
  3. The Infamous Cab-ulance

    Amazing how everytime someone mentions the education for Paramedics should be raised it is seen as a hate post. Thus EMS remains a certificate technician and those who might love EMS but must move on to nursing or some other health profession if they...
  4. The Infamous Cab-ulance

    I see you still want a medic vs nurse discussion even though those commenting at you are experienced in EMS. RNs get what they need to know about codes in their orientation which is a lot longer than the ACLS cert or recert. Nursing also other ce...
  5. Do not go backwards in degrees. Transfer those credits to a BSN or one of the few entry MSN programs. Nursing will not care about your other degrees. The BSN is what will matter. You also should search the legislative plans for the BSN in your stat...
  6. WHY do I need a BSN?

    There is actually no reason for the nurses with 20+ years of experience to act like this is a big surprise. ADN vs BSN is definitely not new. Back in the 1980s the BSN legislation was a big deal. But, the nursing shortage helped get some of the Bills...
  7. The Infamous Cab-ulance

    Your comment makes not sense. If it takes 30 years of "street smarts" to be compared with a new grad with a college degree than I think my point has been made. Let's make a more realistic comparison here. If your Paramedic who graduates from a cert...
  8. The Infamous Cab-ulance

    Two years tell us very little. Many programs are stretch out the same numbers of "hours of trainig" over a long period of time. EMT is also only about 110 to 150 hours which could be done in 3 weeks. 500 hours of clinicals is not much when compared...
  9. The Infamous Cab-ulance

    Where do I get my info from? Thirty years of working in EMS and EDs along with attending state and national conferences as well as state and regional meetings listening to all the problems which plague EMS. Talking to Paramedics everyday and reading...
  10. Why do some choose to pursue BSN over ASN first?

    I suppose you want to stay at that one hospital in the same job until you retire. No transfers or promotions? Same pay grade?What happens if you friend is no longer the manager when you finish? Even with your friend as the manager HR will have the fi...
  11. The Infamous Cab-ulance

    What has EMS done to improve things? There is no way Paramedics in the US are prepared to run at the same level as those in other countries which have a Masters degree. Six to eight months of training do not make you a mid level practitioner. Most ...
  12. WHY do I need a BSN?

    In the American language a question can also indicate sarcasm. Where did you get the "2 semesters" from for a bridge program for Paramedics. YOU mentioned it. If know of a 2 semester bridge program, please provide a link. I am sure there are several ...
  13. WHY do I need a BSN?

    You need to start providing links to back up your statements. I have provided them when I need to make a point. I could also link back to your own posts when you question what I have written concerning your statements. Very few Paramedic programs in ...
  14. WHY do I need a BSN?

    Paramedics can also take the program right after receiving their cert. This is a very easy way for a Paramedic to get to RN. It is definitely shorter than any "bridge" program.
  15. WHY do I need a BSN?

    In one post you want people to spend big money for the MSN. Now you are saying it is not worth it. In your MSN post you take about taking the shortest possible route to get an end result yet you complain about autonomy declining. Since there are ove...