Medic --> CNA/LPN/RN

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I posted this in the LPN/LVN area without much response. Maybe this would be a better place. Thanks in advance:

Greetings all!

I'm new here and had a couple questions if you wouldn't mind. First of all, I have been a licensed EMT and certified Medic (stupid state changed from state standards to national standards right after I finished my state standard 11 month class, needless to say thats why I'm not a "licensed" medic-totally different information) with tactical and BCLS endorsements for about 9 years. The question I have is I see alot of CNA to LPN to RN classes, but does anyone know if they give any sort of previous medical experience credit out. I mean seriously, I have already taken A&P twice, same with terminology, done thousands of runs, plenty of clinicals, volunteer work, get all of my CE's every three years, taken two refreshers, taken PHTLS, PALS, ACLS, BTLS ect. I know its obviously not the same job, but I do have ER tech experience as well as floor experience, which I liked better that ambulace work (hence one of the reasons I am wanting to become a nurse). I am currently scheduled to meet with admissions from a tech school as I work full time and the nursing program at the college's in the area are during the same hours I work. Any help/advice would be great. Thank you, and I'm glad to be a part of your community!

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I believe there are a few schools that give EMT's credit for clinicals. Check out the distance education board - there's a lot more info there that will probably answer your questions.

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I've also seen programs that do EMT to RN (associate degree) in the same amount of time as a LPN-ADN. One program here in Virignia offers a EMT/paramedic to BSN program as well as a EMT/Paramedic to a BS in Disaster Preparedness.

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Excelsior used to give credits for paramedics, so check them out. They also give credit for experience and such. Not sure whether or not not being licensed would be an issue, but its worth looking at. You probably will not get any credit towards a LPN school - at least in my are since they are all clocked programs. But you may be able to squeeze some credits out at a local CC. Best bet is to talk to the nursing dept at whatever school you want to go to. Good luck!!

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same credentials times 7 years and i had to start from the ground up here in New York City.i even as an LPN you are only allowed to miss the first semester, which only consists of about 4 clinical rotations(2yr ADN). i am 1 year in, time goes so fast you wont even notice it

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