Dwalker0163

Yeah I am aware of the typical schedules for paramedics and RNs. One of my friends does it. He works 6, sometimes 7 days a week but loves it. I am used to working that much. I have tried to get on as an ER tech but it's pretty hard to get a job unless I drive 60 miles to do it. i have researched the fields extensively. Being on a fire department and working with a lot of paramedics from our local Ambulance service and with my wife being a Nurse it is appealing to me. I have no problem paying my way through school. It's just figuring out which route to take first. Other than one person I don't know Anyone who does both. I have heard of people working part time in one and full time in the other. I am mainly curious as to what routes they took or if these schools are any good lol

Thanks for the Reply! I understand that they are different. I am working on taking my NREMT soon. I want to work as a Paramedic and an RN. Unsure which one I would want to do full time. I eventually might want to get my PA, DNP, or maybe become an MD. Not sure how far I want to take it. I did my ride alongs earlier this year and loved it however I was working in a hospital and I loved it as well. I ideally would like to hold FT jobs in both fields. It would be tough but doable. I also would not mind becoming a Flight Nurse or Paramedic. I am just getting started and with all the different specialties of Nursing the options are almost endless.

I want to become a Paramedic and RN. I am currently looking at WITC in Wisconsin for my Paramedic and University of Wisconsin Eau Claire or Stevens point for my RN. Has anyone worked both jobs? Any advice? And has anyone here been to either of these schools?how are they?