LPN jobs

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Oct 6, 2009

While I have seen clinics, doctors' offices, and medical groups advertising job openings for MAs/LPNs, I have not yet seen an advertised hospital position for MAs. The realm of the MA is the front and back office, not the hospital.

In addition, there is a difference between the educational preparation of the two programs. I should know, because I actually completed both programs. I completed the MA program in 2000 and the LPN program in 2005.

Murse901, MSN, RN · Oct 6, 2009

Doctor's offices advertise for LPN/MA. Hospitals do not.

An MA cannot work in a hospital setting to the full level of their training, because they would not be supervised by an MD.

donna65738 · Oct 6, 2009

I understand what you are saying about the MA in the hospital setting, but here in missouri they are advertising for LPN/MA in the hospital setting.

xoemmylouox, ASN, RN · Oct 6, 2009

I wish the hospitals here would be hiring LPNs. :sniff: Maybe the positions are in the medical clinic linked with that hospital not in the hospital itself?

Murse901, MSN, RN · Oct 6, 2009

I understand what you are saying about the MA in the hospital setting, but here in missouri they are advertising for LPN/MA in the hospital setting.

I'd like to see the ad. Got a link?

flightnurse2b, LPN · Oct 6, 2009

i have some friends who work in a hospital as MAs that function basically in the same role as a PCT does, drawing blood, doing EKGs, patient care and ADLs, etc. the magnet hospital nearby me hires LPNs to work in this capacity also, since their entry level nurse is a BSN, the LPNs are doing tech work. maybe this is the case at the hospital you are looking at?

donna65738 · Oct 6, 2009

Here's the info you wanted:

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE /MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Location: St. John's Clinic / Springfield, MO

Houston Clinic. Temporary Licensed Practical Nurse or Medical Assistant, full time, days, 8-5 starting 10/12/2009 ending 11/23/2009.

https://www.stjohns.com/jobs/SearchResults.asp?srch=3;0;1;0;0;0;0;;31;8&ids=

or www.stjohns.com/jobs

And these jobs are in the hospital itself.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Oct 6, 2009

Here's the info you wanted:
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE /MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Location: St. John's Clinic / Springfield, MO
Houston Clinic. Temporary Licensed Practical Nurse or Medical Assistant, full time, days, 8-5 starting 10/12/2009 ending 11/23/2009.
https://www.stjohns.com/jobs/SearchResults.asp?srch=3;0;1;0;0;0;0;;31;8&ids=
or www.stjohns.com/jobs
And these jobs are in the hospital itself.

If I'm reading this ad correctly, it is advertising a job in a clinic that is owned by a local hospital system. This is NOT in the hospital itself, because the working hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. No hospital staff worker has those working hours unless they are working in the clinic owned by the hospital.

The clinic might be located on hospital property or inside the hospital, but it is still a clinic job (not a hospital job). Hence, this is why they are asking for MAs.

donna65738 · Oct 7, 2009

Well thank you for the info, that is why I was asking, but hence which classes to take, how do you know whether to take MA programs or LPN program.

mzj0nes · Oct 7, 2009

Well thank you for the info, that is why I was asking, but hence which classes to take, how do you know whether to take MA programs or LPN program.

Basically, you need to ask yourself what is your ultimate goal. If you want to continue on to be an RN then LPN is your option. I have taken a MA program and truthfully regret it. Not because of what they do but because I wanted to be a RN from jump. So I totally wasted my time for a year when I could have gotten my LPN. Which I am gritting my teeth now trying to decide whether to go all out and do the RN or take my time (already 5 years) and do the LPN.Depending on the state regulations, you will learn what an MA does in a LPN Program. Most likely the same amount money for both programs but LPNs get paid more. In addition, when you decide in taking whatever program that you choose, my advice is to do it at a comunity college so that if you decide upon your future goals and need to further education, you already have college credits.....I wish you the best of luck on your journey.