The Nursing department at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M offers a "fast track" option for paramedics to earn an associate's degree while you continue to work. To be admitted to the fast track and skip certain introductory courses, you'll need to take a placement exam administered on campus in Grove, Oklahoma. (The non-fast-track program is given at the campus in Miami, Oklahoma.) You'll also have to show that you previously completed specific prerequisite coursework with a grade of C or better.
Vickie Fields, RN, MS
Fast-Track Program Coordinator
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
1201 NEO Loop
Grove, OK 74345
918-787-5475
neo.edu
Fresno City College in California offers a paramedic-to-RN bridge program that culminates in an ssociate's degree in nursing. It is a four-semester program that requires both "core" courses in nursing and five liberal arts courses. To be eligible, your cumulative college GPA must be at least 2.5 and your grades in prerequisite courses must be C or better.
Fresno City College
1101 East University Ave.
Fresno, CA 93741
559-244-2604
fresnocitycollege.edu
On each of its campuses (in Toledo and Findlay, Ohio), Owens Community College offers an associate's degree program in nursing that is modified to take into account paramedics' previous education. The 63-credit program can be completed in three semesters. In addition to meeting other eligibility requirements, you'll have to pass the Owens Paramedic Entrance Exam to qualify for admission.
Owens Community College--Toledo
P.O. Box 10,000
Toledo, OH 43699
567-661-7000
owens.edu
Owens Community College--Findlay
3200 Bright Road
Findlay, OH 45840
567-429-3500
owens.edu