olmedic

One of the advantages of getting your degree online, is that you can continue to work while completing your degree. I completely agree that you need to be a little more selective about choosing which program you attend. Even an out of state online program will allow you to do your clinical hours in your area. I am from Indiana and have some experience with the LPN to BSN and RN to BSN program at Indiana State University. Look it up, they are a very reputable University and have a great program at a reasonable rate. ISU Nursing online I hope this helps and gives you yet another option to go forward with your degree. Best of luck!

I have been a paramedic for over 18 years. I love the job, and the close relationships I have made with co-workers. However, the pay for Paramedics will never be anything super great, unless you specialize, or use the flexible schedule to work more than one job. I would recommend the RN direction, and then take the RN to Paramedic transition. Use the RN career to make sure you always put food on the table, but work part time as a Paramedic to stay fine tuned on skills and enjoy the freedom that the protocols give you.

Ivy Tech State College here in Indiana just announced an Online EMT course. Not sure of their program schedule, but I am sure you could proxy out of a lot of it, and then do your clinical locally.