Associate Degree in Paramedic Studies to Bachelor of Science in Nursing...

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i am graduating college with a bachelor of science in justice and law admin, and looking to pursue a second degree into nursing. when looking into nursing programs from associates to bachelor of science to master of science programs it is competitive. with my current gpa from college it is not impossible but would not be likely to be considered for nursing programs. two community colleges in my area offer an associates degree in paramedic studies. been interested in ems services while in college, but did not have time to take any courses. courses will be a challenge, but believe can complete it.

question has anyone went from associates degree in par. studies to bsn? would this be derailing me from going to a nursing degree? trying to avoid online and accelerated programs, but would it be possible to complete the degree in 3 instead of 4? do you have any opinions on accelerated programs for a degree? i understand if i do consider the program basically will be just focus on school. so no work no money would have to save up. though would it be better to do a year to year ½ program?

appreciate the responses.

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I don't know what geographical area you are located, but most paramedic studies and programs are kept MAINLY for EMS departments and firefighters.

In addition, being a paramedic IS NOT being a nurse, and unless you plan to work ER/ED, trauma or immediate care, a AD Paramedic isnt going to help much.

Just my .02, and I was a paramedic and firefighter for over 10 years before going into ER/ED nursing.

jenna

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ive only heard of programs that go paramedic to nurse through an adn program

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The paramedic degree could take many of perquisites necessary and help raise my GPA. Know some of the courses covered are pharmacology, chemistry, statistics, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, lifespan and development. With combination of my second bachelor degree can hopefully be entered into a nursing program in the area, May not be able to work as a paramedic when going towards a nursing program, but can volunteer help out the community and learn experience. Question should be looking at would it be better to go for an accelerated second degree program or apply for traditional four year program? With majority of general education and prerequisites completed by prior college courses.

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The community college I go to offers a paramedic-ASN bridge program. If you finished your ASN, you could complete a BSN program relatively quickly, and many of them are offered online.

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If you want to be a nurse, then just go for a nursing degree. I would go with the accelerated route as well.

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if i had my associates degree in paramedics will it take me 4 years to get my bachelors in nursing

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
if i had my associates degree in paramedics will it take me 4 years to get my bachelors in nursing

Probably.

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thanks for the response i was under the assumption i could go back for two more years and complete my bachelor in nursing

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
thanks for the response i was under the assumption i could go back for two more years and complete my bachelor in nursing

It's not like having an asn in nursing. You will need all the core requirements plus leadership, management, advanced nursing classes and community health. So you will have to do all the lower and upper level classes. Even a medic to ASN bridge usually only skips one of four semesters

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that was so helpfu so i guess ill just review the classes required for Rn and see if my medic classes are the same which i doubt. So as of now it looking like i was better of just getting my associates degree in nursing then going back for my bachelor would you recommended that instead

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Specializes in PACU.
if i had my associates degree in paramedics will it take me 4 years to get my bachelors in nursing

Might be able to do it in 3. It depends what prerequisites you have done and what the bsn program requires. Most likely 4 though.

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