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writes:Hey all! I'm quite confused about making career choices and really need some advice. I want to become a Physician Assistant with a focus in Psychology. It took me some time to figure it out but that's where I'd like to go. I enjoy helping people and am not bothered by blood, sores, injuries etc. I talked to my boyfriend about some options and we thought that it'd be great to be an EMT-Paramedic first and then, attending PA school. Paramedic hours are grueling I know and I'm concerned about this. I worked overnight for almost two years and my health took a hit, I just can't focus, can't function well with a night schedule no matter what sleep I get in the day. I'll be working in Florida which has a high demand for the profession. Anyway, I would really appreciate some pointers on how to achieve my goal, how to better handle a grueling schedule and if there are PAs out there, I'd love to know your experiences. Many thanks in advance! Reply to this Question
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reader, followtheblackrabbit +, writes (30 October 2015):
followtheblackrabbit is verified as being by the original poster of the question Hi! Thank you for replying! Denizen, I know I can't cherry-pick, I commented on the difficulties I thought about to try and see if anyone had advice on how to better deal with it cause I am willing to sacrifice :) Tisha, thanks SO much for the website you found, helped a lot. I considered being a paramedic first since I kept reading that they would always prefer students with a lot of medical experience to be accepted into the program... Ah so much to think about...
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reader, Tisha-1  +, writes (30 October 2015):
 Why not go straight to school to become a PA? You have listed several reasons why being an EMT would be a problem for you. If you need to earn money in order to attend school to become a PA, you'd also need money to get EMT certification which would include school.
I'd skip the middle step and aim at your main goal.
I found this link for you (sorry for the odd name!) http://www.fapaonline.org
That link seems to be the most direct connection to Florida-based PAs.
Good luck to you!
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reader, Denizen  +, writes (30 October 2015):
 If you want to be a paramedic you have to accept what goes with it. In return you get a stable job, a reasonable wage, a certain respect from the community, and the all-important 'job satisfaction'.
Sorry but you can't cherry pick.
If you think it won't work for you then go for something else. I wouldn't presume to tell you what that might be. No doubt you have already given some time considering alternatives.
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