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I need help with these college questions, can someone help?

If I did EMT training before nursing school would that help me?
What nursing school is better?
Should I go straight into nursing school or should I get my associates then go into a higher nurisng school?

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Melissa’s Answer

This is a very good question with lots of possible answers. If you can afford nursing school, that would be the best place to start. If you cannot afford nursing school, starting with an EMT program would be shorter and cheaper. Then your employer may offer tuition assistance. Same with associate vs BSN, it comes down to time and money. Getting your foot in the door as an EMT or CNA will be cheaper, quick and help you know if this is the career for you. I have know nurses that went through a BSN program only to find out nursing is not for them.

Melissa recommends the following next steps:

Get a job in the career field you are interested in or volunteer there.
Shadow with a nurse.
There is a nursing instructor shortage. Your choice of school maybe the one with openings.
If money is not an issue, go straight to BSN program.
Associate to BSN is also a good route if you are not sure nursing is for you or finances are an issue.
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Courtney’s Answer

Hi Hannah. EMT experience would definitely be helpful, you learn a lot as an EMT. As far as the path to become a nurse, there are several options and no option is wrong. I would base this on cost and what makes most sense for you. Generally, a bachelors is required now. Good luck!
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Christina’s Answer

Hi Hannah,
I became an EMT while I was in nursing school. I chose to work as a Park Ranger for the National Park service during the summers I was in Nursing school and, with my EMT I was able to go on rescues and make special emergency runs with our ambulance. The experience you gain is huge. You learn to assess and treat an individual in an emergency situation. Knowing how to assess whether someone is in need of medical assistance will serve you well throughout your career. As far as nursing schools are concerned, you want to get a bachelors degree and you want to make sure the school is accredited, has a good reputation, and is affordable. Do your research and have fun. It's a great career.
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