r/Paramedics • u/FastConsequence4804 • 4d ago

Nursing student wanting to pursue paramedic after school

not sure if this is the best place to ask this but i’m a BSN student who graduates in 11 months and i’m interested in getting my paramedic certification afterwards. I live in Indiana. I’ve always been interested in working on an ambulance out in the field and it’s something I think about often. Is it possible to do both/work both jobs? thanks in advance :)

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u/Sudden_Impact7490 RN CFRN CCRN FP-C 3d ago

You can get your EMT, then you can take a bridge and be eligible to for medic within a couple months or less.

It's not a hard thing to do.

People here saying there is no overlap in education haven't taken both. There is absolutely overlap.

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u/OtherwisePumpkin8942 3d ago

This is the way! Most RN to medic bridge programs require you have at least an EMT basic license. EMT-B programs are short (12-18weeks).

Highly recommend finding some part time EMT-B employment at a 911 agency prior to pursuing the medic bridge program just to see if you even like EMS.

Then you can find yourself a bridge program and apply. The RN to medic bridge is typically a few months long.

GOOD LUCK!