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/Excellent_Pause_2656 2d ago

RN’s used to be able to challenge the National Registry Paramedic.

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u/Medicp3009 1d ago

Then they realized it was a horrible idea. Nursing and paramedic are two different sets of skills. I have both. A paramedic usually makes a great nurse. Nurses don’t always make good paramedics.

All in the schooling. One set you learn the skills. IVs. Cardioversions. Pathophysiology. Hemodynamics. Actually perform those skills.

Nursing clinicals were basically free labor of a pct for hospitals. Ginger ales and pillow fluffs and bed baths

Nursing doesnt actually start till you start working and learn on the job.

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u/Excellent_Pause_2656 1d ago

I was only stating the fact that they used to allow it, never said that I agreed with it. BTW I am a retired Medic.

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u/Medicp3009 20h ago

Thank you for your service. Just my opinion but its frustrating that nurses think they can just waltz right into that position without a reciprocal option for medics to get their RN. Know what i mean?