Training for EMT while going to Nursing School

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Recently got admitted and accepted to Wayne State University. I plan on going into RN and I want to try out EMT as a voluntary/maybe even as a side job while I'm a student. Is this possible? How would I be able to be trained as an EMT? I would really like to have some experience in it while on my way to becoming an RN. Can I do it and is it possible?

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Can you tell us what state you are in so we can direct you to the state EMS office for a listing of EMT classes? It is a short course and some schools offer it over 3 to 6 weeks. If there is a volunteer fire depatment or volunteer ambulance company near you they might offef it for free. Also check out the university's website and see if the have a student first responer program on campus.

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Look up your state's EMS certification information. Each state should have a listing of schools.

https://www.nbrc.org/Pages/Agency-Directory.aspx

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Congrats on your decision. Community colleges, hospitals and certain cities offer EMT-B programs in the summer, fall, and spring. Usually the training goes for 8-12 weeks; that contains the lecture and ride time. This may give you a little advantage during nursing school. As well as some great experience to put on a resume. I completed my EMT-B in 2011 and volunteer on weekends during the semester while I take my pre-reqs.

Another thing to look into is a CNA program. I think a lot of people on allnurses will tell you that being a CNA will give you a little edge during nursing school. Especially in the clinical aspects. I heard a lot people say that the first semester or nursing school usually goes over the things you learn during your CNA training. All in all both are good options and may look good on applications and resumes.

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Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.

I agree about CNA. Do that instead.

EMTs have a very different thought process and approach than nurses do, and trying to learn how to think BOTH ways at the same time will wear on you. CNAs work right in there with nurses, so you'd be exposed more to what nurses do day in and day out, and you can learn a lot from them.

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