stanleyvinet

Hello, I was stationed in EL Paso for 10 years. I hated it at first moved to Austin and we arenow moving back for many good reasons. I am a UT El Paso Grad & Former Army Officer (now CNA) while I go through UTEP's NUrsing Program in January 2008. Do ya'll have any advice on a good hospital to work at to get good experience - (not LTC though), pay and trainging while going through school?

Passed on Dec 28th 2007!! Working while I finish my BSN @ UT EL Paso! and Then - Lord willing - FNP at UT El Paso!

Well mam you can funnel that aurgument to that Nurses should not be allowed to give meds since they don't prescribe them, but only MD's... In anycase, the thread question was about the legitamacy of the CMA Certification, not opinions on who should/not give meds.... V/r I did err also: the CNA & CMA Certifcations are over all run by the Federal DHHS, not the States. I'm sure there are plenty of good Nurses and MD's that work with the programs to over see it's legitamacy and accuracy.

Actually, a CMA is another certification that CNA's can achieve. You have to go to another certification course. Here in texas it's a State Regulate program , just like the CNA Program. Here's a link to check it out for your self. http://www.austincc.edu/ce/files/schedule/fall_07_hpi.pdf MEDICATION AIDE PERMIT ** May Qualify for Financial Aid-Contact 512.223.7547 ** Advanced instruction in preparation and administration of designated medications by Certified Nurse Aides working under the guidance of a licensed nurse. Must be employed on the first day of class. Employment must be in a Medicare Skilled Nursing/Medicaid Facility, licensed MHMR facility, or be a Certified Nurse Aide or have a minimum of 90 days employment providing patient care in a licensed assisted living facility. Must have high school or GED equivalent. Books at Rio Grande Bookstore. ($25 state testing fee payable to Texas Department of Aging & Disabilities Service.)