Hi guys, new here. I was a fire fighter/emt for many years, worked for the gov as a scientist a while too but got burned out by 12 hr days in 100 degree heat wastelands.
Anyway the thrill of going on fire calls, rescues etc never really left me. I am considering doing a BSN bridge program (I have my bachelors) and trying to get into ER nursing. Ideally years down the road do flight nursing. Regardless, is ER nursing a decent field to get into? The 'male' nurse thread has a bunch of topics warning that it sucks, low pay etc.
Mainly wondering if the ER would stracth the same itch. Thanks!
Specializes in Emergency Dept. Trauma. Pediatrics.
I have a good friend who went the other way, nurse to firefighter/paramedic. Takes all kinds, I guess!
If I could support my fam off a paramedic salary I would do that over ER nursing any day, instead I started the path to work medic PRN and nurse full time.
I am a retired soldier and rescue/recovery diver that will be starting at a level 1 trauma center/ER in a few weeks. I will be sure to share my experiences with you, if you are interested.
~Mi Vida Loca~RN, ASN, RN
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If I could support my fam off a paramedic salary I would do that over ER nursing any day, instead I started the path to work medic PRN and nurse full time.