Has Anybody Transitioned from Certified Medical Assistant to LPN?

[MsNewNew4u]

I am a pre-nursing student who got tired of waiting to get in the RN program so I decided to get into Medical Assistant program. A lot of people are getting on to me because I am done with my RN prereqs and rather become a LPN .after doing some research I realized I rather have my LPN than RN so I can spend time with my family and also I only see myself working in a clinic. I enjoy clinic work rather working in a hospital. Growing up, I always wanted to work in a clinic. Was the transition easier for you to transfer from Medical Assistant to Licensed Practical Nurse in LPN school? After getting my medical assistant certificate I just want to work in a clinic while going to LPN school. If any one has experienced this can you please give me some advice

I would greatly appreciate if someone answer my post.

Thank you so much! :)

[roser13, ASN, RN]

There is no transition from MA to any type of nursing license. MA experience & education does not translate into nursing experience and education.

[Sour Lemon]

I have never been an MA, but the students in my RN program who had been did have one advantage. They were comfortable working with patients. Beyond that (and taking vital signs), the skill-set seemed to be quite different. I'm not sure I could see MA school as a "logical" use of time and effort with circumstances like yours ...I hope you at least got into a super CHEAP program.

[roser13, ASN, RN]

"I rather have my LPN than RN so I can spend time with my family"

Not sure what this means? LPN's and RN's work the same type of shifts, for the most part.

[NurseSpeedy, ADN, LPN, RN]

"I rather have my LPN than RN so I can spend time with my family"

Not sure what this means? LPN's and RN's work the same type of shifts, for the most part.

This was my thought too, as I was licensed as an LPN for years before getting my RN.

I did work in an office once, very briefly. I had to also work as the office manager as many offices did not want to hire LPNs because they could get MAs for CHEAP. A few still hire nurses (some specialty areas. One doc had an RN work in his office for chemo. This was a long time ago) but at least in my cheap state, it's been a LONG time since I've seen an actual nurse in a doctor's office. Sure, they refer to themselves as the nurse but their badge says MA.

Also, the pay grade that you will see in offices is absolute crap. You will likely have to work twice the hours that you would have to work in a different setting to make the same amount. You could work as an LPN in a non office setting part time and have several extra days with your family for the same income.