aemtindiana

This post was done awhile ago so hopefully by now you made your decision. However I believe para medicine is the route to go if you desire freedom to make own decisions and the rush of possibly making a difference in someone's life. Being a paramedic in flight or on the truck, or both, is a very rewarding career. Pay is not the best but it all depends on what state you look in. Also dedication to your job is a must, not only emotional but physically as we'll. MANY nurses get into that career for the pay, which results in poor skills and lack of caring for their patients, however people at times get into ems for the rush which results in the same. The deciding factor must be what you want to do with your whole heart. With all that being said being a paramedic has endless possibilities with the right work and certifications. You can work everything from a truck to a casino, to a cruise ship, all the way to TV set paramedics like the myth busters. Not to mention being a huge plus to fire and police dept. in many states. I tell people if you like a set environment and mostly normal hours go be a nurse. However if you like a different everyday, no lunch break, low pay, poor respect job then be a paramedic. I will pick the second every time. Because we are the first ones to make a difference in these people's lives every time 911 is called for any medical or trauma. Good luck