TMColeman, CMA LPN

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1. Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

   TMColeman, CMA replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

   Wow thank you for this thread. I've never told anyone at with my wishes, I've only told them if I fall out at work, y'all better make sure my butt gets transported straight to Grady Memorial even if you have to drive me yourself.

2. Looking into nursing

   TMColeman, CMA replied to andrew4507's topic in Pre-Nursing

   That depends on where you live. I work in Iowa and started out at $18.00 full benefit package and everything so it depends on where you live and work but then too I work in a specialty..

3. Apothecary measures in medicine

   TMColeman, CMA replied to comocean's topic in Educators

   I'm just sitting back and sipping on my tea and eating my popcorn...carry on. Lol:yes:

4. Looking into nursing

   TMColeman, CMA replied to andrew4507's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Just to clarify, MA's are NOT "glorified secretaries". We work our butts off just like RNs, LPN's, CNA's whomever. It's unfortunate that people have such a misconception about what we do. I've never worked in the front office even though I wouldn't m...

5. Motivational quotes that helps(ed) fellow nursing students

   TMColeman, CMA replied to janetcha's topic in General Students

   The one that helps me the most is " Don't let this BREAK you, but may this be your BREAKTHROUGH."

6. Clinic staff ask pt how to find injection site?

   TMColeman, CMA replied to MinneNurse's topic in General Nursing

   I'm sorry you had that experience. I've been a Certified Medical Assistant now turned nursing student for 11 years. We had to learn the appropriate way to draw up and give ALL injections. I've worked and given injections in Allergy and Asthma, Intern...

7. Working with classes

   TMColeman, CMA replied to bellavita20's topic in General Students

   I understand what you're saying. Some people's studying habits are different even with "free" days. She'll have to do it and see what happens.

8. Working with classes

   TMColeman, CMA replied to bellavita20's topic in General Students

   It has been hard for me because the school I attend said that they recommend we don't work and that we are not allowed to go clinicals if we work 3rd shift, because it's tough on us and we are not fully able to properly take care of our patients. So ...

9. MA to CNA to LPN

   TMColeman, CMA replied to NaturallyNurturing's topic in General Students

   It is still possible for you to take your certification exam. You can also contact the American Association of Medical Assistants. Good Luck!!!

10. Why did you want to be a nurse?

    TMColeman, CMA replied to cantgowrongwithjwong's topic in General Nursing

    When I was 9 years old my mother who was a LPN and in school to become an RN was taken from me. I saw her hard work and dedication and the love she had for what she was doing. That's when I knew I wanted to not only be a nurse, but also finish the le...

11. Hell yeah passed the nclex pn first try!

    TMColeman, CMA replied to Jsarmien1's topic in NCLEX

    Congrats!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

12. Why did you become an MA?

    TMColeman, CMA replied to studentih's topic in CNA/MA

    I LOVE being a Certified Medical Assistant. I've been in the field for 11 years and have worked in all different environments from OBGYN to the latest as a Surgical CMA in Dermatology. I've never worked front offfice, I've never worked in an office w...