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  1. becoming a CNA before a MA, major dilema

    prowlingMA replied to athenasbyjen's topic in General Nursing

    As casi stated, being an CNA and an MA are 2 totally different things. As a NA you do not typically do blood draws,EKG, etc. An MA course will most likely not prepare you for the skills portion of...

  2. nursing home for kids

    prowlingMA replied to citygrl646's topic in Pediatric

    I am in aw of anyone who can work in this type of facility. Your are truely angels helping those that need it most. :bow:There in a ped.LTC facility where I live and have volunteered for them. It...

  3. pay scale for medical assistants?

    prowlingMA replied to darla80's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Here in Oregon scale is about $12-$16 hourly. I have my CMA and have worked for three years and make just over $13. Not much compared to RN, but more than I got as a CNA in nursing homes. Duties...

  4. Can you train a MA that hasn't gone to school?

    prowlingMA replied to Cinthyaisabel's topic in General Nursing

    It is possible to train any one to be a " medical assistant" , however they are not elidgable to sit for the AAMA exam to become a Certified MA, no matter how much they

  5. Oncology and HIV/AIDS

    prowlingMA replied to BBQvegan's topic in Oncology

    The office I work in is Hematology/Oncology, so we see a few HIV/ AIDS patients. It is generally due to some other issue they are having ( Kaposi sarcoma, anemia,or other tumor issues) . Some times...

  6. wondering about oncology clinic job

    prowlingMA replied to italianrn07's topic in Oncology

    In the clinic I work in the RN is responsible for Port and IV accessing, lab drawing, and chemo administration, and injections. They are generally assigned certain pts for the day and follow their...

  7. Job shadowing

    prowlingMA replied to galenanurse2b's topic in Oncology

    at our clinic we occasionally have RN student shadows. Generall they are part of the " out patient" or " long term care"

  8. The Sad Things In My Nursing Home That I Cant Change!

    prowlingMA replied to proud2b1's topic in General Nursing

    Having worked in LTC as caregiver and med aid I know where you are coming from. Just remember it is those moments when you are frustrated and hopeless that that you are doing a Great Job. Your...

  9. Co-worker being negligent and nothing is being done!

    prowlingMA replied to preciousbaby621's topic in General Nursing

    I would definately think about changing job. When you are in school you are not going to want extra stress from your job, you will have enough from

  10. Ever Been On Discovery Health Channel?

    prowlingMA replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    A doctor I work for was on Mystery Diagnosis with at patient we still

  11. Bye Bye Discovery Health

    prowlingMA replied to amya215's topic in General Nursing

    A doctor that I work for was featured on Mystery Diagnosis with a patient that we still see. it was cool seeing them on

  12. Bye Bye Discovery Health

    prowlingMA replied to amya215's topic in General Nursing

    I litterally shed a tear when I read this. I love Discovery Health Channel. Mystery Dx, Dr.G, Medical Incredible, .... It has definately lost its focus in past months. If I seen one more " feel sorry...

  13. Medical Assisting questions

    prowlingMA replied to Brandi8's topic in General Nursing

    Also - it is generally cheaper to go to a state run , not for profit college or program. Many " online course" are not acredited or are for profit ( cost more). They often use less experienced...

  14. Medical Assisting questions

    prowlingMA replied to Brandi8's topic in General Nursing

    As the token CMA here: The average MA pay is from $12-$16 per hour depending on where you live. You should take an accreditied course, preferably one that offers a lot of phlebotomy training. After...

  15. Accidental arterial stick !!!

    prowlingMA replied to Li'lOne's topic in Emergency

    I have accidently gotten an artery when doing a phlebotomy. I could tell by how bright red the blood was and it was pulsing into the tube. No ill effects, just a good tight bandage to stop the...

  16. Cancer survivior to be oncology nurse? Feeback?

    prowlingMA replied to galenanurse2b's topic in Oncology

    At the Center I work at we have one Rn who is a survivor, ( who did her treatment at our facility) and several ancilary staff that are survivor. Some even have their follow up visits with our...

  17. My Word... What Can't You Get at Wal-Mart??

    prowlingMA replied to happybunny1970's topic in General Nursing

    Rite_Aid pharmacies have tried these " mini- clinics" in their pharmacies. The ones it my area always seemed pretty busy, but have since

  18. Taking BP on ankle

    prowlingMA replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    I have been taught to find the outer ankle bone and place the scope behind it. I usually have luck getting a good reading that way. Mayy be slighly lower than arm

  19. Nursing school made me fat!!!

    prowlingMA replied to scrubs2716's topic in General Nursing

    MA school was the same for me - 9 months and 45 pounds later. Still not off, and it was 3 years

  20. Lost one of my 'favorites' yesterday

    prowlingMA replied to mandaleigh's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I worked in LTC and lost my first " favorite" I cut her obituary out of the paper and carried it in my wallet for over a year. Whenever I saw it I would think about her and smile. I developed...

  21. "I'll let you talk to Dr Bigego's 'nurse'" (is she really a nurse?)

    prowlingMA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, to the previous poster. You said it correctly. We are two very different jobs, each unique and valued for their skills. A RN may not " know" how to draw blood, but I could never start an...

  22. "I'll let you talk to Dr Bigego's 'nurse'" (is she really a nurse?)

    prowlingMA replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    As the taken Medical Assistant here, I will give my 2 bits. I never refer to my self as a nurse. When I have always corrected receptionist who refer to me as such . I have even threated to write...

  23. What have patients told you that they shouldn't?

    prowlingMA replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    Working in a dementia unit I had one LOL point a comb at me and say " here you really need this". Another pt, who was hispanic referred to me as " that evil whitey" One pt, who was fully with...

  24. Newly formed "Family Counsel" at Assisted Living Facility

    prowlingMA replied to Snawdad's topic in General Nursing

    First let me say I have worked at three such facilities in the state of Oregon. My first thaught is that this is a wonderful program you have started. We often wished for families to be more involved...

  25. Special treament of a patient with money

    prowlingMA replied to jbp0529's topic in General Nursing

    That is discusting. Everyone deserves the same treatment, care, and respect. No matter what the " give" back. At the clinic I work at we have a few " high profile" patients. I have seenothers show...