Career Change to Nursing Assistant/possible Medical Assistant

sunnyone629 · May 26, 2011

p.s. Even if you need to deliver news that you don't think I'll like, I'll still appreciate the information. I'm trying to make a realistic decision that's best for my gifts (and, obviously, any potential patients). Thanks!

Part of the reason why I'm asking is that I've noticed A LOT of CPAs who are switching to Nursing... which leads me to believe that it is math intensive.

sunnyone629 · May 27, 2011

ok - well, since I've gotten no answers, I guess I'll answer myself. I think I'll be able to handle the bit of math I would have to deal with. I'm looking forward to serving others and really being able to help. Plus, I'm so burnt out in an office-bound job and looking forward to getting out and about. Thank you to all who viewed this.

onedayitllbeme · May 29, 2011

I don't know, I am not in the field, but considering it. I would think light for a nursing assistant, probably you can tell based on the program you go to. Good Luck! Sorry you didn't get any other responses, and wish I knew more.

sunnyone629 · May 31, 2011

Thanks for your response, Stacyann! Good luck to you, too! :)

Elaina Walker · Aug 2, 2011

Hello!
I currently work as a technical writer. My BA is in English Literature; however, my work experience is primarily in writing for medical device companies. I start a nursing assistant program in August and really look forward to it.
My question is this: how much math is needed in the day-to-day job for being a nursing assistant?
Additionally, I'm going to continue to take classes toward becoming a medical assistant... again, how much math is needed in the day-to-day job?
I have synesthesia and math is really difficult for me. I have the soft skills necessary for the job, but am light in math/science.
Thanks!
Jackie :)

Hi Jackey

It's good that you want to serve people and hence want to enter into health care field. But you have already spent 3 years and done your graduation in English. So I think again doing a regular course in nursing or as medical assistant would waste your time. I'm having a suggestion. If you are desperate in doing a course then do an online course, may be in medical lab technician. There are many good colleges which are offering valuable education online. More information about the medical lab technician career and it's scopes are mentioned in the following site.

http://medicallabtechnicianschool.org/medical-lab-tech-careers-and-jobs/

I hope you would like the course offerings and the methods of teaching provided by these colleges.

While doing this course you can continue your present work .i.e as technical writer. This would help you satisfying your financial needs also.

Thujone · Nov 14, 2011

High school level math is used in CNA, MA, LPN, and RN programs. The math involved does not exceed this level; however, there is a lot of memorization of formula's and you will have to know how to do conversions. As a CNA the only math you do is conversions. You will most likely be required to know how to convert ounces to CC's/ML's (1:30 ratio btw,) but other than that there is no math involved. As a CMA, LPN and RN you will be required to do certain math problems that are conversion/equation related (and if you can memorize the equations half the battle is won, all you need to do then is recognize what kind of problem it is and fill in the blank.) Most of the science involved in the pre-req's involve a lot of memorization. It is my understanding that English majors typically have good memories. If this is the case with you then I believe you will be fine.