Pool0202

Hello I'd like some insight into nursing and general advice. I currently work as firefighter in a large city full time 24 on 48 off. I have a biology degree with all my prerequisites taken to qualify for PA school, which was my original intent but I was told I didn't have enough paid patient experience. EMT was recommended to me which is why I applied for the fire position. Problem is, I love this Fire job but it will never pay enough to support my family without a second job. If I get into PA school I can kiss my job in Fire good bye, because the work load wouldnt allow me to work full time and getting back in is impossible. After some light research I've seen LPN to RN bridges as a way to work and go to school online. Plus Fire will pay for some tuition each year. The ultimate goal would be to work my way slowly up to NP. Which is looking like a very long road part time. My main question has anyone else taken this part time approach to nursing school and is it possible for me to stay in Fire and become a NP or should I just forget about fire and continue my pursuit of PA profession since It's a shorter route? Other interests along the way, flight nurse. Its a broad spectrum I know but I love working with patients and know something medical is for me. All input is very appreciated.