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Posted about 4 years ago I just wanted a little feedback on an issue of mine. I failed the nursing program by 7 tenths of a point about a year ago. Since this was my second clinical course (different course first time) repeat, I couldn't retake the course due to school policy which states I have to wait 4 years to reapply as academic fresh start, basically start over. I am enrolled in Excelsior College out of NY now for my ADN which is a study at your on pace and pay as you go type course. You have 8 exams ($235 per) along the way and a final 2 1/2 day clinical ($1900 pass or fail) at one of their affiliate hospitals. Due to financial difficulties these exams are nearly non-existent at the moment. I am trying to get into the LPN or EMT program just so i can work in the medical field and I am pretty sure most of those places will work with me for my schooling as well. EMT can be gotten in 6 months where LPN is more like 12-18. Any thoughts about you would? Chris |
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| Posted about 4 years ago Dear CMM.. That sucks! sorry to hear about not passing! I want to remind you an EMT does what the paramedics don't want to do in FLA. they transport (stable) patients. Not much nursing. An LPN has more hands on experience & will assist in your future as an RN. Another question is which one pays better? what are the hours? LPN's usually work a regular shift. Best of luck & don't give up! CM |
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| Posted about 4 years ago Becoming an EMT is a great way to get into the medical field, take it from me! |
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| Posted about 4 years ago I worked in the ER as a tech while in nursing school - no experience needed, but it helped that I had been an EMT for years. In the ER you see just about every conceivable injury and illness. In New Jersey hospitsals can often hire you as an aide, and provide the training for you. Working as an aide on a med-surg floor you will learn a lot, especially if they know you want to become an RN. They'll probably let you observe lots of things an aide would not normally get involved in. By the way, as an EMT I saw lots of heart attacks, strokes, COPD, DKA, psych problems, traumatic injury, and lots more. In NJ EMT's provide all sorts of pre-hospital care, and assist paramedics if they are also on scene. They don't just transport. |
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| Posted about 4 years ago EMT's in Florida do much more than just transporting stable patients. Maybe it's different in other parts of the state, but where I'm at EMT's are there as first responders to any and all emergencies. Many of them also work as ER techs or patient care techs in the hospital. |
Good luck in whatever path you choose.
