rugrat
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Hello,
So I have posted around a few times
So originally I got my EMT and only was able to do clinicals and volunteer work with hospitals or missions clinics. There was a lack of EMT job openings for me in MN so I recently moved to TN to pursue becoming a Physicians Assistant. I mostly am pursuing it as it will be more recognized for doing mission work and frankly it is more stable for having a family someday (I am an action junkie at the moment, but I don't know if I always will be.
So right now I am in a pre-PA program at Lee University. Taking hard non-medical (for the most part) science classes for the first time. I do love the learning (as I love to learn), but I am thinking I would like more time to absorb the classes (learn everything more in depth) and of course get some great grades (which never hurts). I am considering going down to part time student status and focusing on working a medical job some. I love to learn, but learning medicine is my real passion!
I just got a job scribing in a local ER (which I am thankful for) and I have met some EMS who I can do ride alongs with. However I think I might also like to work a rig for a few years before I get around to PA school as I think between the hand-ons of the rig and knowledge absorbed from scribing I would be very prepared. However around here EMS agencies are interested in AEMT and for individuals to be over 21. So my thought was to take an AEMT course in the next year (before I turn 21). I feel like if I would be going to get my AEMT I might as well be going to get my paramedic. However I also know getting my paramedic after I get my PA would probably fairly easy to do.
So any of guys who took school slower? Interested in your thoughts. I have noticed PA schools seem to like applicants with a lot of experience and I sure would love to work in EMS for a few years. I don't view at a stepping stone though as I want to be working with pre-hospital/emergency care. I am interested in seeing EMS perhaps become more developed or perhaps even implementing EMS in other countries.
Would you recommend being a full time student and scribing some (20 hours per week, overnights) this is a very full schedule as I spend all of my free time studying usually. Switching to part time and just scribing or also pursuing my AEMT and working...
Some other factors are my school will give me credit for my current job, are possibly willing to give me health science credits (non core) for going through AEMT, and the possibility of me getting married in the next year or two in which case I may want a better paying job than scribing.
I know you guys always have pretty solid advice. Thanks!
Rugrat
So I have posted around a few times
So originally I got my EMT and only was able to do clinicals and volunteer work with hospitals or missions clinics. There was a lack of EMT job openings for me in MN so I recently moved to TN to pursue becoming a Physicians Assistant. I mostly am pursuing it as it will be more recognized for doing mission work and frankly it is more stable for having a family someday (I am an action junkie at the moment, but I don't know if I always will be.
So right now I am in a pre-PA program at Lee University. Taking hard non-medical (for the most part) science classes for the first time. I do love the learning (as I love to learn), but I am thinking I would like more time to absorb the classes (learn everything more in depth) and of course get some great grades (which never hurts). I am considering going down to part time student status and focusing on working a medical job some. I love to learn, but learning medicine is my real passion!
I just got a job scribing in a local ER (which I am thankful for) and I have met some EMS who I can do ride alongs with. However I think I might also like to work a rig for a few years before I get around to PA school as I think between the hand-ons of the rig and knowledge absorbed from scribing I would be very prepared. However around here EMS agencies are interested in AEMT and for individuals to be over 21. So my thought was to take an AEMT course in the next year (before I turn 21). I feel like if I would be going to get my AEMT I might as well be going to get my paramedic. However I also know getting my paramedic after I get my PA would probably fairly easy to do.
So any of guys who took school slower? Interested in your thoughts. I have noticed PA schools seem to like applicants with a lot of experience and I sure would love to work in EMS for a few years. I don't view at a stepping stone though as I want to be working with pre-hospital/emergency care. I am interested in seeing EMS perhaps become more developed or perhaps even implementing EMS in other countries.
Would you recommend being a full time student and scribing some (20 hours per week, overnights) this is a very full schedule as I spend all of my free time studying usually. Switching to part time and just scribing or also pursuing my AEMT and working...
Some other factors are my school will give me credit for my current job, are possibly willing to give me health science credits (non core) for going through AEMT, and the possibility of me getting married in the next year or two in which case I may want a better paying job than scribing.
I know you guys always have pretty solid advice. Thanks!
Rugrat