donna65738

Why am I seeing so many jobs that say LPN/MA. Why are hopspitals asking for LPN's or MA's. If there is not a huge difference then how do you know how which way to go as far as education>

Well thank you for the info, that is why I was asking, but hence which classes to take, how do you know whether to take MA programs or LPN program.

Here's the info you wanted: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE /MEDICAL ASSISTANT Location: St. John's Clinic / Springfield, MO Houston Clinic. Temporary Licensed Practical Nurse or Medical Assistant, full time, days, 8-5 starting 10/12/2009 ending 11/23/2009....

I understand what you are saying about the MA in the hospital setting, but here in missouri they are advertising for LPN/MA in the hospital setting.

:banghead:I have recently started in an MA program. I am toying with the idea of LPN, (I took all the tests and did everything, I'm waiting to see if I get accepted into the program). The instructors at my MA school say it's ok to be called a nurs...

First let me say a "GREAT THANK YOU", to all of you with your help. I am going to go in the direction of the LPN. I just have to wait till the committee meets on the 28th to see, if I get accepted into the program. I turned all my paperwork in and...

I fully understand, but I have no intentions of going further with school. I don't want to become an RN. I just want to make the right choice or any choice for that fact and go with it.

Why are all the articles and papers and T.V. saying that there is such a high shortage or nurses today. Yet you hear about all these RN's and LPN's getting laid off or let go. I don't understand. I know that a good many of the Dr's offices here wh...

I am getting much older and have enrolled in an MA program, I have just come in contact with information on an LPN school. Should I go for the gusto and do this program or stick with the MA. What are the big differences between the two jobs. What...