Help me Obi Wan

[kvack]

I am a male considering a career in nursing and have several questions:

1. Is it advantageous for me to be an EMT before I become an R.N.? What about a CNA?

2. How long does a CNA take ?

3. I plan on working in the ER with a long term goal of becoming a PA is there any way I can work in the ER before I get my RN.

4.Is it an advantage to being a male and being a nurse god knows I am in the minority out there as it stands .

Thanks in advance

[JE1RN]

KVACK

If you want to be a nurse go for it,the only people who have ever questioned my orientation have been drunk/od losers. And I have never worried about there opinion. now in my er it is close to 50% male RNs as well as techs. er nursing is a great field to get into but it is also the hardest and most demanding both mentaly and physically. emt vs er tech go for the tech for 2 reasons 1) work clse with nurses helps with school 2) gets foot in the door of the hospital you want to work for anyway good luck

jim

[RNFROG3, BSN, RN]

The medical professions need dedicated folk your sex really makes no difference. We have a wonderful mix male and female and each individual brings there special talents to our ED. But I agree if your ultimate goal is PA don't spend the big bucks going to nursing school while all knowledge is good knowledge the prospective and approach are totally different. Follow your dreams!