DrewF86

Those jobs don't interest me as much, as I'd like to work more closely with patients. And yeah I know Nurse to PA isn't the normal progression. But like I said, I need something more than being an ER tech/EMT-B while I'm school. Thanks for the advice guys, I really appreciate it. I'll have to make some calls and see if hospitals in my area hire ASNs.

Hi guys, Short version: Are ASN programs worth the cost and effort? Long version: I'm an EMT-B right now. My long term goal is to be a PA. In the mean time, I need something more than working as an ER tech to support my family and get experience. I had initially considered becoming a Paramedic, but in my area there aren't a lot of acute care paramedic jobs (and to work on an EMS service I would need to be a firefighter, and I don't want to do that). So I'm considering going the nursing route. I'm kind of eyeing an ASN program, but I've been told you can't do a whole lot with an ASN (I've been warned I might not even be able to work in acute care in this area). So I guess what I'm asking is getting an ASN worth the cost and time to have a better job, while I focus on the whole PA thing?

Hi guys New member here, wanted to get some input on two choices I have for colleges. So quick background, I'm 25, prior military, married, and we have a 14 month old. I've decided I want to be a nurse and I'm looking for the best route to get there. I'm currently attending Valencia in their prereq program, but I don't have the luxury of waiting for 2 years. So I'm considering either Keiser or ITT Tech for their ASN program. Both programs are accredited, but I've been told ITT is not accredited from the NLN. So while it's an accredited program, my credits wouldn't transfer (if I ever went that route). So is there a huge difference in either program? Keiser keeps telling me that if it's not NLN accredited I won't be able to get a job afterwards. Thanks for the input, I look forward to talking to everyone!