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Sun 9 Mar, 2008 04:00 pm
Rn Wantabe
I have a question about my career path in nursing. I am currenty a CNA/CMA with over a year of experience in nursing homes. I didn't really care for nursing homes. I felt like I didn't know anything and the things I could do didn't excite me very much. I wanted to work in a hosbital but I couldn't find ones taking CNA's, so I decied to go back to school, being an RN is something I've always thought would be cool, however I have a family and don't have time to spend 3 years in school on CNA wage. So I am in class for an EMT-B and than I will do summer school for an EMT-I and I want to go to work in ER's as a Tech. I still have my hopes and becoming an RN one day but I am wondering the best route to getting there. I was wondeirng if I went through LPN school and finished the RN one line how well that would work, or should I just apply right to the RN program and go there part time and work. If anyone has any good ideas on my goals I would really like input.
KS
KS
I think your options are going to be broader if you get the RN. It will take longer but it will mean you will have the ability to work in nursing homes, hospitals, clinics, doctors offices, immediate care centers, schools etc. You'll have your pick of where you want to work.
David
RN VS. EMT
You should also check, in some states/areas, EMTs make the same or LESS than CNAs !! On average, EMTs make about 12/hour to start and sometimes you have to go thru the fire dept to get a job (ie be a fireman). Depends where you live. I know in Detroit, where I'm from originally, EMTs don't make much, the ones with seniority make up to 18/hour, not much more. I was very surprised to find that out. As an RN you can basically do any specialty anywhere.
Good luck!
Angela
Go for the RN you will not regeret it. Why soettle for half of what you really want. Besides the pay is great! The experience is greater!
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