beachmedic
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I actually did a Paramedic to RN program in Virginia, which got me my AD in Nursing from a community college . Now I'm in an RN-BSN program at a public university. A lot of my friends recommend WGU to get your BSN, when you are ready. I'm agreeing with the majority of posters-avoid the "for=profit" schools for your AD, unless its your last resort.
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Some prisons actually have a Psych unit. Other than that, EMT level knowledge of the occasional traumatic injury to inmate or staff and experience with chest pain, shortness of breath, etc. We get wound vacs, ports, central lines, PICC lines, as well. Armor and Corizon are two of the big agencies in the field, or you can become a state employee.
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This might not apply to you if you aren't going to work as an Associate degree RN before getting a BSN. I got my AAS in Nursing at J. Sargeant Reynolds in Richmond. Now I am doing RN to BSN at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg. It's about 16 months, with one night a week in class. 18 people started it last year and 14 are still here. We are all working nurses and love it. If you want great challenges and prestige, stick with VCU or UVA, in my opinion. If you are working and going to school you just want the one that fits your schedule, meets all accreditation requirements and is not extremely expensive. Good Luck.
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I graduated from there recently. They seem to have a hard time finding enough clinical spots, and there has been a lot of high level turnover in the nursing department. Unless that school is your only chance, I'd try some other community college or a hospital diploma school first.
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Although I provided some program info for you, I didn't mean to imply that I thought Paramedic to RN Bridge Programs were a good idea. They can be a quicker way to your RN, but not better, in my opinion.
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Hi I graduated from the JSRCC program last year. That one was closed, due to lack of instructors. I believe the only game in town now for Para to RN is at JTCC. Try this link for more info. Good Luck! http://www.jtcc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=402