The main difference between CMA and CCMA is the different certifying organizations. CCMA is offered by the National Healthcare Association(NHA). The CMA is offered by the American Association of...
I am a CNA in LTAC. My residents/patients are always calling me "nurse", even though they are well aware that I am not one. I do not go around telling people that I am a nurse. I guess its easier for...
Thats awesome news! Working in a doctors office is a good decision, especially for your kids and back. Lol. I am not sure what are your long term goals in healthcare. I was in medical assisting...
I have been a CNA for a year in LTAC and I love it! It can be stressful at times but very rewarding. I work 3-11 because I am a pre-nursing student and take classes in the morning. I clock in and...
I am 27 years old and married. I changed my majors five times and dropped out three times out of college. I was too young to know what I wanted in life until I hit 25 when I cleaned houses for the...
A career choice shouldn't be based on money or statistics. It should be based on your interests and career preferences. I did sometime ago wanted to choose between nursing and medicine, but I finally...
marie4nursing replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in LPN, LVN Students
Im choosing to be a LPN (LVN) first because I want to be a nurse sooner and earn money while pursuing the RN. Here in Georgia, they have some LPN-to-RN bridge programs that are hybird: classroom work...
I agree with this comment for the most part. But as a former medical assistant student, I'd like to add that medical assisting helps you to do more than just take vitals. Medical assisting will also...
[*]What is your job title (CNA, medical assistant, medication aide, HHA, PCT, PCA)? ---CNA [*]Where are you located? ---Georgia [*]What is your hourly wage? ----$10.00 on weekdays, $11.00 on...
marie4nursing replied to hope31969's topic in TEAS Exam Help
Im sorry that this happened. But most nursing schools want you to score above the national average. I would study or take a prep class at the college, and then retake it. Did they tell what part of...
If I ever become a nurse, (still deciding if I want to or not), I would never treat the CNAs/PCTs so badly. I have career CNAs in my family and I don't know how they do
I am a CNA and I work in a nursing home, which is way worse. But I understand what you are going through. It takes all my strength to go there everyday. I am there for my residents, not the nurses or...