{"id":503870,"date":"2022-08-26T17:16:41","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T21:16:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=503870"},"modified":"2022-08-26T17:18:23","modified_gmt":"2022-08-26T21:18:23","slug":"can-a-paramedic-really-become-a-nurse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-a-paramedic-really-become-a-nurse\/","title":{"rendered":"Can A Paramedic REALLY Become A Nurse?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You\u2019ve worked for a while now as a paramedic, issuing basic care to patients before they reach a hospital or medical facility. Lately, you\u2019ve wanted to take your career to the next level, administering treatments at a medical facility in the capacity of a nurse. Can you jump right into nursing as a paramedic?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/can-a-paramedic-become-a-nurse.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-504175\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Paramedics can become nurses. To do this you will have to enroll in a nursing program designed specifically for paramedics. There, you\u2019d gain medical skills that build on what you know to help ready you for the rigorous job responsibilities of working as a nurse.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll explain first the job responsibilities of a nurse versus a paramedic, then delve into how a paramedic can acquire those skills. If you\u2019re a paramedic who\u2019s interested in a career change, you\u2019re not going to want to miss this article!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660747d9a8005\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660747d9a8005\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-a-paramedic-really-become-a-nurse\/#What_Does_a_Paramedic_Do_vs_a_Nurse\" title=\"What Does a Paramedic Do vs. a Nurse?\">What Does a Paramedic Do vs. a Nurse?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-a-paramedic-really-become-a-nurse\/#Can_a_Paramedic_Become_a_Nurse\" title=\"Can a Paramedic Become a Nurse?&nbsp;\">Can a Paramedic Become a Nurse?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-a-paramedic-really-become-a-nurse\/#Is_It_Worth_Going_From_a_Paramedic_to_a_Nurse\" title=\"Is It Worth Going From a Paramedic to a Nurse?\">Is It Worth Going From a Paramedic to a Nurse?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_a_Paramedic_Do_vs_a_Nurse\"><\/span><strong>What Does a Paramedic Do vs. a Nurse?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, as promised, let\u2019s showcase what the daily duties of a nurse are compared to a paramedic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This section will help you see which skills you\u2019ll require to work as a nurse as well as whether any of your current paramedic skills overlap with nursing job responsibilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Paramedic Job Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Paramedics are sometimes also known as ambulance assistants. They are often lumped in with emergency medical technicians or EMTs, but a paramedic is a more advanced role.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to an EMT, a paramedic can offer more comprehensive care to a patient. I wrote another article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/emt-vs-paramedic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">differences between an EMT and a Paramedic<\/a> if you&#8217;d like to learn more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A paramedic will arrive at the scene of an accident. They may work alone or with a team. They\u2019ll assess the state of the patient and then administer care.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typical duties of a paramedic include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Offer care or treatment, including adding a pacemaker, administering medications, inserting an IV line, doing CPR, offering oxygen, and tracking glucose<\/li><li>Document a patient\u2019s condition as well as the treatments they receive before they\u2019re transported to a hospital&nbsp;<\/li><li>Make quick decisions about the best method of treatment for a patient in real-time<\/li><li>Report the care the patient received to medical staff, including doctors and nurses<\/li><li>Drive the ambulance to the hospital or other medical facility&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nurse Job Responsibilities&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a nurse, you undergo training and education to earn the credential of a registered nurse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike a paramedic or EMT, who treats patients where the accident or incident occurred and transports patients to a hospital, the nurse would work at the hospital or another medical facility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typical nurse responsibilities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Assess a patient who recently arrived at the hospital<\/li><li>Review a patient\u2019s current medical records as well as any treatments a paramedic might have administered and the effectiveness of the treatment<\/li><li>Create a treatment regimen as part of a medical plan<\/li><li>Review a patient\u2019s level of care to meet standards<\/li><li>Supervise and sometimes train nursing students, nursing assistants, vocational nurses, and licensed practical nurses<\/li><li>Discuss a patient\u2019s care with the patient as well as their family members<\/li><li>Take samples such as <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/is-urine-pee-flammable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">urine<\/a>, blood, and other fluids<\/li><li>Use medical equipment<\/li><li>Step in and help with medical procedures<\/li><li>Do basic wound care, including cleaning a wound and bandaging it<\/li><li>Administer other treatments and medications<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_Paramedic_Become_a_Nurse\"><\/span><strong>Can a Paramedic Become a Nurse?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone is always looking for the opportunity to advance their careers. You might have started as an EMT who eventually became a paramedic. Now you\u2019re ready to take that next step.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many paramedics decide to go from their current roles to working as a nurse. After all, as a paramedic, you already have experience making quick decisions, administering some treatments, caring for patients, and keeping track of their treatment records.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a nurse, you\u2019d expand on that paramedic skillset.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get started, you\u2019d enroll in what\u2019s known as a paramedic-to-RN bridge program. As a student of the program, you could work your way towards an associate\u2019s degree in nursing and then a Bachelor of Science in nursing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can always skip the bachelor\u2019s program if you want to jump into a nursing career right away. You can still become a registered nurse, and you could get hired for entry-level nursing positions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, later, if you want to advance your career even further, you can always work your way towards your bachelor\u2019s degree.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The paramedic-to-RN bridge program with an associate\u2019s degree takes between 12 and 24 months to complete. For the bachelor\u2019s degree, you\u2019d spend four years working towards it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a selection of topics your education might explore:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Management and leadership<\/li><li>Nursing research<\/li><li>Global health policy<\/li><li>Illness and health within the community<\/li><li>Geriatrics<\/li><li>Nursing care<\/li><li>Pathophysiology&nbsp;<\/li><li>Pharmacology&nbsp;<\/li><li>Professional issues in nursing<\/li><li>Health assessment in nursing<\/li><li>Fundamentals of nursing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Worth_Going_From_a_Paramedic_to_a_Nurse\"><\/span><strong>Is It Worth Going From a Paramedic to a Nurse?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you stay where you are currently as a paramedic or take a chance and explore a nursing education? These factors may sway you one way or the other.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Higher Wages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or BLS, the average hourly rate of a paramedic is $17.62 and the yearly rate is $36,650. Your earnings can and do vary by state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t get us wrong. You\u2019re making a good living as a paramedic, but you could be earning a lot more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The BLS states that the hourly rate for nurses is $36.22 and the yearly rate is $75,330.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s an earnings increase of $38,680 per year! The numbers, we think, speak for themselves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More Advancement Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned before, if you went from an EMT to a paramedic, then you\u2019ve evolved your career in this area as far as it will go.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you become a registered nurse, you have all sorts of directions to take your career. You could continue your education to earn a Master of Science in nursing. You can also work as a nurse practitioner or a nurse educator.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Could Reduce Stress<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people who have gone from working as a paramedic to a nurse say the job isn\u2019t as stressful. We say that varies depending on whether you work as a nurse in a bustling hospital or a quiet doctor\u2019s office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without the ambulance trips comprising the majority of your job though, you just may find working as a nurse less stressful than being a paramedic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paramedics can very easily become nurses by enrolling in a bridge program and earning their associate\u2019s or bachelor\u2019s degrees. 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