Can Paramedics Challenge Nurse Exams?
As a Paramedic, many often find themselves as far up the employment ladder as they can go and look for other methods of job advancement. Since nursing seems to be the most logical transition, many paramedics begin to seek methods of transitioning into the nursing field. While there are a great many differences between the roles of a Paramedic and a nurse, they also share many common employment interests and training. The majority of training for a paramedic is focused towards emergency care, and jobs in emergency rooms and intensive care units almost seem like a natural transition for paramedics. This would not only give paramedics a new avenue in which they could advance, it would also help the health care industry by providing a resource for filling the gaps in healthcare caused by nursing shortages.
