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I would go ahead with the LPN route but I can only take evening classes because I work 8-5. The next classes for LPN's do not start until April 2006. If I go the MA route, I will be done by the end of the year and I could work 4 months in a doctor's office and then go back for my LPN or probably by then RN.

What is the difference between a CNA and a MA?

Where did you attend nursing school in TN? I am located in Nashville. I have taken a couple of classes at MTSU but I am not sure if I want to complete the program there.

Does American Red Cross offer CNA classes on an ongoing basis? Also, who would I need to talk to at a nursing home facility to find out about on the job training to become a CNA?

I agree with both of you. Do you have any suggestions of anything that I could do in healthcare w/o having any experience right now? I am located in TN and the only school that offers the LPN program that I can get into doesn't start until April 2006.

I am thinking about going back to school to become a medical assistant so that I can have a stepping stone of getting into healthcare. After becoming a medical assistant, my ultimate goal is to either go forward and become a LPN or RN. The question I have is, does anyone know how much medical assistants make.

I am taking my prereq. right now so I have no experience in the medical field but I am trying to find some way that I can gain experience. Every thing I look at says healthcare exp. required. I still have about 4 classes that I need to take before I can apply for nursing school. Currently, I only have a business background and I am trying to get away from that. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!!!!