WeeMama

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1. Confused - CNA vs. PCT vs. Medical Assistant?

   WeeMama replied to WeeMama's topic in CNA/MA

   I think I've narrowed it down to 2 schools, Emmanuel and RSAA. Any thoughts on those? The 2 biggest hurdles I am trying to overcome are the cost and childcare. I was laid off from my job of 12 years in the software industry a couple months ago so fun...

2. Started Bio/156 at Rio today

   WeeMama replied to JessLP's topic in Arizona

   I'm taking BIO156 right now, the 16 week class. It is a lot of work, a lot of writing. I have a VERY thorough instructor, she is incredible at outlining exactly what needs to be done. I'm taking 13 credit hours and I'm a single mom of 2 and I'm not h...

3. New and currently enrolled at Rio Salado

   WeeMama replied to butterflydancer's topic in Arizona

   Oh.. and a very happy Mother's Day all! :)

4. New and currently enrolled at Rio Salado

   WeeMama replied to butterflydancer's topic in Arizona

   I just finished the first lab for BIO 156 and it was really cool to be able to do it at home. My 5 1/2 year old had a blast helping me do it, too. I'm a single mom so most of my work has to be done while they are in school or after they are in bed, i...

5. New and currently enrolled at Rio Salado

   WeeMama replied to butterflydancer's topic in Arizona

   BIO 156 has been fine so far, but it's only been a couple weeks. There are a lot of essay questions, which I am relatively good at, so I got really lucky there. The instructor is very detailed and provides good feedback, so that helps also.

6. New and currently enrolled at Rio Salado

   WeeMama replied to butterflydancer's topic in Arizona

   I'm going to Rio as well. My kids are in preschool right now so I do my work while they are in school.

7. New and currently enrolled at Rio Salado

   WeeMama replied to butterflydancer's topic in Arizona

   Hi there, relatively new here too... I took all my nursing pre-reqs and co-reqs right out of high school but then left school to take a well paying job. I worked there for 12 years and was laid off a couple months ago. I am 33 and have 2 kids, one is...

8. Confused - CNA vs. PCT vs. Medical Assistant?

   WeeMama replied to WeeMama's topic in CNA/MA

   You guys have been so, so helpful, thank you so much! I looked on my state's dept. of labor website and there is a whole list of approved programs, so I'll be making a lot of phone calls. I really appreciate you all taking the time to help me!

9. Confused - CNA vs. PCT vs. Medical Assistant?

   WeeMama posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Forgive my ignorance, I've been researching and trying to weed through the actual information and the "information" from schools advertising their programs. What is the real difference between a CNA, a Patient Care Technician, and a Medical Assistant...

10. Student Nurses over 35 and Second Career????

    WeeMama replied to LoveFromAbove's topic in CNA/MA

    I'm new here on this forum and this is my first post, I just couldn't resist. I'm 33 and was laid off (along with 200 others) from my IT management position of 12 years. I'm a single mother of 2 kids, ages 5 and 3, with whom I share custody with my e...