Corpsman514

Corpsman514 has 8 years experience and specializes in Urgent Care, Pulmonary Med, Primary Care.

Latest Activity

1. Vet to MA to BSN?

   Corpsman514 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Sigh, I hope I'm in the right place. I am posting in the nurses forum in hopes of advice so I don't cost myself anymore grief or more importantly, pay for student loans in a degree I'm not happy in. A little insight: -Wanted to be a nurse since I was...

2. From Military to CNA

   Corpsman514 replied to a_lopez1975's topic in CNA/MA

   I think you've made a great choice, and thanks for serving! I'm a Navy Vet (Hospital Corpsman type), and I have been fortunate enough to work a couple jobs based on my Corpsman training alone (I've worked as an ER Tech and as a Patient Care Tech). No...

3. Discouraged

   Corpsman514 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hey everyone! So I was talking to my near and dear aunt about my plans to pursue a BSN. I'm currently a RMA and planning to start general ed courses this fall. However, I just don't know if I'll make it as far as after graduation on the employment e...

4. 30+ club! Lets do this together.

   Corpsman514 replied to alynn's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm 31 and have been in the medical field off and on for over nine years. First, I wanted to be a nurse since I was six. I joined the Navy and became a Hospital Corpsman. In 2008 I wrapped up my enlistment and worked as an ER Tech, PCT, and an uncert...

5. Is MA same as LPN

   Corpsman514 replied to dixieyid305's topic in CNA/MA

   Yeah, seen and heard it.

6. Is MA same as LPN

   Corpsman514 replied to dixieyid305's topic in CNA/MA

   On my first or second day in urgent care a patient asked me after I obtained their vitals and histories if I was a "nurse". I said "No, I'm actually a Medical Assistant. I'll be assisting the physician in your care today." The pt didn't freak out by ...

7. Eating on the run in pt care

   Corpsman514 replied to Corpsman514's topic in CNA/MA

8. Eating on the run in pt care

   Corpsman514 replied to Corpsman514's topic in CNA/MA

   I see a blender purchase in my very near future ;-) Thanks for all the ideas!! I love apples and peanut butter, def going to check out the cliff bar (I'm a chocoholic myself), trail mix and absolutely trying the smoothie recipe this afternoon!

9. Eating on the run in pt care

   Corpsman514 replied to Corpsman514's topic in CNA/MA

   Nice! I've yet to find a cliff bar I actually enjoyed, which one(s) are your go-to?

10. Eating on the run in pt care

    Corpsman514 replied to Corpsman514's topic in CNA/MA

    Awesome! Thanks a lot :) You're absolutely right about "don't bring anything that requires reheating or utensils". Ain't no body got time for that!! I especially don't want any of the nasties patients come with having any opportunity of making it som...

11. Eating on the run in pt care

    Corpsman514 posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Hello! I recently just started a position as a "medic" (I'm a RMA operating in my scope of practice, but the position is termed "medic"). Well although I've worked as an ER tech and did a PCT stint in an ICU unit for over a year, there is no such thi...

12. Is MA same as LPN

    Corpsman514 replied to dixieyid305's topic in CNA/MA

    As a RMA with a diploma, and military background, I can tell you that LVN/LPN is different from MA. I feel that and know very well that LVN/PN's have more in depth training. I mean there is no such program for MA to RN, so that should be a good clue ...

13. I dont know where else to turn.

    Corpsman514 replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in CNA/MA

    I have doubts about your issue. You need to drop the "I'm the victim" mentality. Obviously there is some sort of a problem as the reasons you were "let go" are similar. Body language says a lot. Professionalism is lacking. Accept responsibility for y...

14. App fee to volunteer?!?

    Corpsman514 posted a topic in CNA/MA

    So as a RMA that has been out of practice for a year, I decided to get my feet damp by applying to volunteer at a local hospital while working on my long list of pre reqs. I was ready to hand deliver my app until I read that I had to turn the app in ...

15. Dating former patient

    Corpsman514 replied to usnurse11's topic in Relations

    In other words, politely decline and carry on smartly.