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I've been doing quite a bit of thinking and I'm pretty sure that I have come to the conclusion that I want to go further.
Background behind me: I'm 24 years old, single, no kids.
I love my job, I don't want that ever to be called into question. If something drastic changed (read: tiered system third service, station based with guidelines rather than protocols and a livable salary) I'll gladly spend my days as a medic. I want more than ever to fly rotorwing for a while as well. Fixed wing would be cool too.
Ultimately, if EMS doesn't progress and continues to stagnate I refuse to sit on street corners for the rest of my life.
Now the real question is MD/DO, PA or NP?
I'm leaning towards PA. I'd love to be a PA in a surgical environment. Maybe Ortho.
I don't know if I would be happy working as a nurse. The only way I think it could have a chance would be PICU, ER, CVICU, or TICU. I don't want to go into primary care though which seems like where NP is going...CRNA is pretty tempting.
Finally, med school. If I did it I'd be inclined to either do CC, EM or maybe a surgery specialty of some type. I really like trauma but that seems like it is going to the wayside.
What are your thoughts?
I'm getting ready to start my general education because either way I'm going to have to finish my BS.
Background behind me: I'm 24 years old, single, no kids.
I love my job, I don't want that ever to be called into question. If something drastic changed (read: tiered system third service, station based with guidelines rather than protocols and a livable salary) I'll gladly spend my days as a medic. I want more than ever to fly rotorwing for a while as well. Fixed wing would be cool too.
Ultimately, if EMS doesn't progress and continues to stagnate I refuse to sit on street corners for the rest of my life.
Now the real question is MD/DO, PA or NP?
I'm leaning towards PA. I'd love to be a PA in a surgical environment. Maybe Ortho.
I don't know if I would be happy working as a nurse. The only way I think it could have a chance would be PICU, ER, CVICU, or TICU. I don't want to go into primary care though which seems like where NP is going...CRNA is pretty tempting.
Finally, med school. If I did it I'd be inclined to either do CC, EM or maybe a surgery specialty of some type. I really like trauma but that seems like it is going to the wayside.
What are your thoughts?
I'm getting ready to start my general education because either way I'm going to have to finish my BS.