Medic2BE/RN
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and there is no min. time you have to have had to be a paramedic and of course you have to complete some more co-reqs and pre-reqs than you did for paramedic. but not many.. :) I have friends already practicing as RN's that came out of the same program and of course it is accredited.
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You are INCORRECT..our community college runs a VERY successful medic to rn program where the medics join the 2nd year RN's. It is only a year long program. It is only offered at 3 of the campuses statewide right now but is is very successful with high grad rates! If you ever move to Indiana, check out Ivy Tech Community College. I am getting ready to start their Medic/RN program which is where I obtained my Paramedic Science degree.
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I'm getting ready to start the Paramedic/RN Bridge program that our local community college in Indiana offers. It is a year long. It is only offered at 3 campuses, at Ivy Tech Community College and it is very successful.
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Probably not, I am a paramedic and you can't do that in the state of Indiana. I assume it would depend of state to state because all states are different but the above statement is correct, prehospital care is waaaay different than what you do. You need to go through the program. Good thing is a basic emt program can be anywhere from 2 weeks to 4 months long depending on where you go through so you could easily obtain your EMT-B.
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I took the plunge to excelsior for the paramedic/rn crossover. Excelsior is a waste of money IMO. The learning concept is just ridiculous. You are just supposed to read the entire text book and then go take a test over that course. It was really not a good way for me to study. There were no due dates and nothing to keep me on track. My track coach just sent me automated responses when I tried to email her. I ended up leaving the college and going back to my community college which is a lot cheaper and I can do a paramedic/rn 1 year program there. I know a slight few that have graduated from the program but a lot more that have left the program. I honestly do not think it is worth the money they charge.