I am a 27M and currently a Paramedic in Southern California running 911 calls. I have always thought the position of ED Nurse seemed interesting and have decided to begin to pursue my BSN. I am taking my pre-requisites and have already achieved a BA in psychology previously. I am wondering:
Is it beneficial to get a job as an ED Tech to gain more exposure to the ED RN position directly?
Does my Paramedic experience, BA, even being a male help with BSN admissions? Or is GPA the only factor.
What is the most valuable thing I can do in the transition from Paramedic to BSN student to career RN?
Ultimately I would like to spend most of my time in the ED as that is what I find most interesting but I am aware that I will have to "pay my dues" elsewhere and have no problem with that.
Anyone else a medic or know one that has made this transition with similar circumstances?
I don't think the OP was asking about your past experiences with "arrogant" paramedics... lets not turn this into an argument/debate thread! I have met plenty of arrogant know it all nurses in both my paramedic and nursing career! IT GOES BOTH WAYS, trust me!!
No one said he did, and no one was trying to turn it into a argument/debate, until you posted.
Specializes in Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic.
OP - I know I didn't intend to suggest you were coming across as arrogant, it's just something we all have seen and it doesn't work out for anyone. Sorry if I came across that way. As I said, and others have said, I think ED tech will be great for you in many ways, the biggest being: 1) You get more/different experience in the way the ER works when you aren't there. 2) You get to network and show your work ethic. Our ER is alot like pixie's, if we have a good tech that becomes an RN, you bet we are going to do everything we can to get that person hired into the ER. We don't want to loose someone who works hard!
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No one said he did, and no one was trying to turn it into a argument/debate, until you posted.