That is awesome!! I agree with Theresa. I retired from the Navy and already was certified as a Paramedic. I chose nursing and also did a 2 year ADN program. Using the GI bill is good and there are so many scholarships you can apply for at most 2 yea…
Robert - I am not a paramedic or RN but I do know Teresa and would trust anything she says. On the subject of retirement I can talk. Retired recently as a 1SG and can tell you there is life after the military; a good life if plans are in place. One…
Well Robert - first off, congradulations - I retired early after being passed over a second time, so I know where you are coming from. So, if IL is your home of record, come back to IL and go to school for the equivelent of 3 years for the cost of b…
Teresa hit the nail right n the head. Most municipalities are cutting staff now, and the private ambulance firms don't pay much at all. I would urge you to go for RN. I prefer the rush in the ER as opposed to waitng in the station for a call that mi…
Thank you for your reply. I have about 1 year to start getting my plans finalized. I hope to get accepted into a program at a community college for next fall, while I am still out-processing from the Army.
Robert,
That is awesome!! Speaking as a once Paramedic and now RN/ TNS, There several advantages to going for your RN verses paramedic. You can get your RN degrere in two years. A full paramedic program is also 2 years. As an RN you can go into any…
Pending the results from this upcoming Master Sergeant Selection Board, I will most likely be dropping my retirement packet.
I was thinking of following in my father's footsteps and becoming an RN. I am also looking into the Paramedic field. What I…