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But now you are in Canada.
The nursing programs there are also way ahead of the US for requirements and US ADNs barely can be called PNs there.
http://www.senecac.on.ca/fulltime/BSCN.html
1700 hours of clinicals exceeds the US standard.
The schools that have BNs usually have even more hours. Yeah a 2 year RN can register in Canada but they need to finish a BSN or BN within a few years. Another reference point... our LPN program is 2 years.
But back to the topic.
I fully support higher education for EMS, but by itself it will most likely not take hold. The states would need to get on board or allow EMS to become an actual self regulating profession. There would also need to be a transition period (which could last quite a while) for the new "standards". It will also be very difficult to convince vollies and some (most) fire services.
I work in pretty remote areas. While it is the industry standard to work a 2 week on 2 week off rotation (oil field medical clinic), there are 911 services that operate on similar schedules to provide ALS and BLS coverage. They are able to fully cover a station with 4-5 employees and if they really want to push it 2-3 employees and local drivers. They are able to offer competitive pay and benefits along with providing rural residents access to healthcare. Transports to hospital can be hours each way.