Medical Assistant Or LPN?

[vonsay]

Hello All, I am new to this site and happy that I found it. I am currently in a accelerated Medical Assistant program in Indiana. I have been in the program for about 3 months but now I am seriously thinking about trying to transfer the few credits I have and going into the LPN program. Has anyone worked as a MA and is now a LPN? I'm wondering what the differences are? I know MA's work mainly in doctors offices and LPN's in hospitals. MA's draw blood, do LPN's draw blood as well? Who makes more money? Any info will be appreciated as I need to make this decision before the next semester starts (may 30)

Thanks!

[amber_n_schultz]

Thank you all so much for clearing up a few things for me. I definately believe I should switch from my MA program to the LPN program at my school. I have always been interested in becoming a nurse, and would eventually like to bridge over to RN. I was told by my advisor that MA credits would be transferable and they apparently are not. I was also initially looking into the LPN program at the time of enrollment but was persuaded against it. I'm more interested in the clinical aspect of the job as a MA than the front desk position. I have some training as an EMT and have seen a lot of horrible things. I was trained to not give into my emotions on the job unless it was appropriate for me to do so. I have to see what classes will transfer over but thank you for all your responses they have helped me make my decision.