Article: Paramedics equal to RNs

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In an article published on the major EMS website, EMS1, an article claims that Paramedics have more education than nurses and, through unbelievable math, are nearly as qualified as a nurse with CCRN and CEN certifications.

Why paramedics are qualified emergency care providers

This article is making the rounds on Facebook as Paramedics advocate to practice with similar or greater autonomy than RNs in the hospital environment.

I should clarify that I was referring to the RN to BSN programs in regards to the focus on administrative and managerial studies.

I have no experience with 4 year BSN programs.

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I have no idea what BSN programs you have experienced, but the one that I went to, required us to take Pathophysiology, Pathobiology, inorganic and Organic Chemistry, four semesters of Advanced Nursing (or something like that, I don't have my transcripts in front of me), other upper division level classes, etc.

I took quality classes, not academic, "fluff". My program DID NOT CONSIST OF MANAGERIAL, ADMINISTRATIVE CLASSES. A BSN program is not designed to only prepare you for bedside clinical nursing classes, but the Administrative classes that nurses DO NEED TO KNOW.

Nursing main problem, is that they are not exposed and educated about the business side of nursing and hospitals. This puts them at a very big disadvantage when it comes to contract time, staffing issues, etc. Nurses do not know how to bargain, how to negotiate, have NO idea what their skills are worth in the marketplace. We are rolled into the housekeeping and laundry,instead of having our own cost center.

If you had a Paramedic Program, that equated to what my BSN program consisted of, I would like to see the program class listing. I have not doubt that it was not as complete and educational sound as my BSN program. A paramedic program IS not the educational equivalent of a BSN program, and probably not even equal to a ADN program.

Please give examples of what you believe a BSN program consists of. You do not know what you are talking about. Period.

JMHO and my NY $0.02.

Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN (ret)

Somewhere in the PACNW

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I should clarify that I was referring to the RN to BSN programs in regards to the focus on administrative and managerial studies.

I have no experience with 4 year BSN programs.

It sounds like perhaps you should research the curriculum and course requirements for a full BSN program before making judgements about what might be similar or equivalent. Without an understanding of the most basic educational requirements of that degree (BSN) it is relatively arrogant to presume that you know what is educationally or professionally "equal" or "exchangeable", in my view.

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Why so hostile? And why are you saying that I compared a BSN program to a paramedic program?

And you read the part about me being an ICU RN as well as a paramedic, correct? And the part about me also having a business degree, right?

I was simply referring to the plethora of RN to BSN programs out there that are exactly how you referred to them as, 'fluff'. These programs are widely accepted and even paid for by many hospitals.

So again, I ask you; why so hostile? Did you treat your patients with such rudeness, or only your peers that you did not agree with?

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, Transport, L&D, Hospice.
Why so hostile? And why are you saying that I compared a BSN program to a paramedic program?

And you read the part about me being an ICU RN as well as a paramedic, correct? And the part about me also having a business degree, right?

I was simply referring to the plethora of RN to BSN programs out there that are exactly how you referred to them as, 'fluff'. These programs are widely accepted and even paid for by many hospitals.

So again, I ask you; why so hostile? Did you treat your patients with such rudeness, or only your peers that you did not agree with?

Are you addressing a specific person with this post?

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Yeah. Lindarn.

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I am sorry that you need to validate your self worth and self importance, by denigrating BSN programs.

As others have pointed out, a Paramedic program now way compares to a BSN program, any where in the USA.

Example please, on how and what part of my response was hostile. I stated fact. If you are so insulted, that you need to get you knickers in a wad, over what I said, oh well.

JMHO and my NY $0.02

Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN (ret)

Somewhere in the PACNW

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