Confused on EMT-B?????

[proudpops]

I was curious does anyone have any idea what exactly i can expect as an EMT-B? I have been told that EMT-B's are basically just used for transport, and dont see anything really noteworthy or exciting. I am aspiring to be a RN, and i am looking for expirience in a support position where i can see critical care being provided, I am currently a soph. in college, and will hopefully be admitted into nursing school, this following year. Also does anyone have any idea what the pay range will be for someone who has a year CNA exp.? I am a single father so money is an issue, also what typical hours are available to work? any advice will be greatly appreciated.

*19yrs old

*South suburban Chicagoland Area

[TheSquire, DNP, APRN, NP]

Why don't you find a medic board to ask them what to expect?

[Maymie]

I was curious does anyone have any idea what exactly i can expect as an EMT-B? I have been told that EMT-B's are basically just used for transport, and dont see anything really noteworthy or exciting. I am aspiring to be a RN, and i am looking for expirience in a support position where i can see critical care being provided, I am currently a soph. in college, and will hopefully be admitted into nursing school, this following year. Also does anyone have any idea what the pay range will be for someone who has a year CNA exp.? I am a single father so money is an issue, also what typical hours are available to work? any advice will be greatly appreciated.

*19yrs old

*South suburban Chicagoland Area

My boyfriend is an EMT-B in California working for a transport company. Although transport can be much more boring that being on a 911 ambulance, you will definitley get experience. In only his 5 short days on the job, he has experienced a pre-mature baby weighing only 17oz, a 14 y/o 5150, a meth addict with whom they used restraints, and many sweet elder's experiencing many different things. You get very good at taking blood pressures and preforming patient assessments. If I were you, I would say to do an EMT-B job but also volunteer in a hospital in the ER or ICU for some critical care exposure. Many nursing schools like if you volunteer.