Re: EMT-P to RN programs

[Robert P Berger <firefly412@blomand.net>]

I have always wondered why, when there is such a media blitz about the lack
of nurses, that there are not more paramedic to nurse bridge programs. It
seems strange not to tap into such a vast medical resource. Millions of
dollars are being infused towards increasing enrollment to nursing schools
by congress, when it might be more efficient to educate persons with a
previous medical background.

R. Berger


----- Original Message -----
From: John Welton <weltonj@musc.edu>
To: flightmedflightwebcom <flightmed@flightweb.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 1:19 PM
Subject: EMT-P to RN programs


> Sorry for an off-topic question, but hope this is a fertile group for
> answering my question. I am researching EMT-P to RN programs in the
> county and asking if anyone can give me the names of any existing
> programs in the country at schools of nursing (or if you have
> completed/or are currently in such a program your own feedback). I am
> aware of and have talked to 2 programs - Winston Salem State in North
> Carolina and Hunter College in NYC. Are there any others in the U.S.?
> What are the requirements for paramedics? How do such programs
> accommodate the special needs of paramedics? Any incentives, such as
> giving credit for life experience, testing out of courses?
>
> As a former EMT/firefighter/flight nurse, I am in a position to mentor
> EMT-P's who see nursing as a potential career. Such a program addresses
> the RN shortage especially in ER/Critical Care and provides the EMT-P
> with potential for advanced practice in anesthesia or nurse
> practitioner. I am investigating the need for and how to develop an
> EMT-P to RN program here in Charleston SC at MUSC.
>
> Thanks, John
>
> --
> John Welton, PhD, RN
> Assistant Professor
> Medical University of South Carolina
> College of Nursing
> 99 Jonathan Lucas St.
> Charleston, SC  29425
> Phone: 843-792-4623
> Email: weltonj@musc.edu



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