Kmanigrasso

If you know nursing is for sure what you want go for the BSN. If you want, take the EMT B over the summer and work as a part time person.. if you're like me, you have to work during school just to make ends meet. So you might as well do something that is going to expose you to the medical field.

It's your life. Live it the way you want to. If you know for sure you want to be an RN, then go for the BSN- start taking prereqs or courses that apply to that course of study right now.

Wendy

CO EMT-B

Thanks, Wendy. That's basically what I had planned to do. I hope to complete my EMT-B training in March/April and then look for part-time work, possibly at a hospital. I don't know for sure what I want to do, but I thought that before I invest 3 years and thousands of dollars into nursing school, I should first find out if I enjoy and am cut out for helping patients. And YES, I do have to work while going to school! Wish it weren't so, but we need the income! Are you a nursing student?

I definitely want to learn everything I can about treating patients. I am not sure yet what the best route will be. I don't want to stay at the Basic level, but is it worth it to go on ahead and attain to Paramedic before going on to nursing school, or should I just go forward with nursing school and not stop to get the cert? Like you mentioned, it will be very difficult to work and go to nursing school, but it will take me at least a year before I can enter nursing school. RIght now I'm trying to get my science pre-reqs out of the way.

Ahh, OK, I gotcha. I agree completely. My long-term goal is to go into nursing, but I want to be an EMT while I go to school. Do many EMT's go into nursing? Will that be something that my co-workers will disapprove of? Just curious. It won't change my mind, but it might make me think twice about what I share with partners.

my best suggestion is to go to an army/navy surplus store, or equivalent. and try on the different styles of medic pants to find the one that fits right. i've found these stores to have the largest size selection and best prices. i like gettin the pants with the reinforced knees when they have them. the only way to figure out which ones are best for you are to try them on, go with the ones that fit best and see how you like them. for instance, i wear medic pants but my old partner always wore dickies instead. it's all personal preference and what you're allowed to wear according to whoever you work for. good luck!

Thank you both for your suggestions!

Has anyone taken any training through Training Division.com? They are based in Ft. Worth, Texas.

Are they a legit company? Training Division.com

Thanks

I am in the process of taking their EMT-B class. What would you like to know?

So I hear so much about these so called EMT "Boot Camps" that claim to give you all the training you need to be an EMT in just a few weeks to a month and guarantee you will pass. I know my training was just over 6 months at a local community college. I just want to get some thoughts from those experienced EMTs and Medics out there. Are these "Boot Camps" worth what they say? Can one really gain the knowledge they need to go out and save lives in about a month?

Hi everyone,

I'm a newbie student and I signed up for an online course with a 1 week boot camp and 4 day rotation schedule. Have I made a mistake?? It was pretty much all I could find that was starting anytime soon. Also, it sounds like some of you think EMT-B is a useless designation. That's somewhat disheartening to hear. Is that what I have to look forward to when I start working with I's and P's?

Hello Ladies,

I'm an EMT-B student and wanted to get your input. I am looking for EMT pants and am wondering about the ones that have the built in knee pads. Also, right now I really need a pretty large size and wondered if any of you have had that issue and would know of a good website where I can find plus size pants. Thanks for your help!!!