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  1. plz explain

    misswillow replied to sweetcynic's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for the info sweetcynic! There's a rehab hospital near me (I'm in Mass also) that I'd like to apply to, so I was really curious what the payscale and benefits may

  2. plz explain

    misswillow replied to sweetcynic's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    sweetcynic, if you don't mind my asking, how are the benefits at this job (i.e., health insurance)? And do they offer any tuition reimbursement? And congratulations on getting the

  3. Question about applying in person

    misswillow posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm about to finish up my CNA course, and I'd like to start looking for a job before I take the exam, as it will be about 1-2 months until it's scheduled and scored. According to my instructor, in my...

  4. Question about applying in person

    misswillow replied to misswillow's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for all the suggestions everyone! You definitely gave me pointers that I wouldn't have thought about on my own. I'm going to start my search next week, so I'll update when/if (fingers...

  5. I quit my good paying job to attend a CNA class. Anyone else?

    misswillow replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Work & Play, I'm sorry you had such a difficult time as a CNA, I really am trying to prepare myself for how hard it will be and it helps to hear these stories. I know I won't be able to live...

  6. I quit my good paying job to attend a CNA class. Anyone else?

    misswillow replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi nobhill, I had to respond to your post b/c I also recently left my job as an attorney and am in the middle of my CNA class right now!! My job was making me sick, both physically and mentally, so I...

  7. Winchester Hospital CNA class

    misswillow replied to misswillow's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi watersamy, thanks for the

  8. Winchester Hospital CNA class

    misswillow posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Has anyone taken this class? If so, would you recommend it? It's a few hundred less than the Red Cross class, which is nice.

  9. advice for getting a CNA job

    misswillow replied to sophie<3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Your friend was working 100 hours/week??? Was she getting paid for 60 hrs

  10. Lawyer to Nurse??

    misswillow posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there, I've seen some older threads from lawyers who were considering nursing school, and I'm wondering if there is anyone out there that has gone through with it, and happy that they did (or not...

  11. Do I need Bio before A&P??

    misswillow posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The community college where I will take A&P is accepting a Bio class I took about a million years ago as the required prereq. I remember nothing from the class, so would it be better for me to...

  12. Do I need Bio before A&P??

    misswillow replied to misswillow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks everyone, I was leaning toward not taking Bio, so now I'm confident with that decision. I'll see if I can get some sort of Biology review book from the library to prepare. It's been so long...

  13. Do I need Bio before A&P??

    misswillow replied to misswillow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks, that's a great idea! I can't take A&P until the fall (the summer is full already), so I can read up on Biology over the

  14. Now or Never!

    misswillow replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi Fran, I haven't started working as a CNA yet (still waiting to take the class), so I don't have any personal experience to share, but I do want to say that I admire your great attitude! It sounds...

  15. Lawyer to Nurse??

    misswillow replied to misswillow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's great! It all sounds so exciting, and I know what you mean about feeling like a kid again. Everything is so new, it does make you feel young. It sounds like you're getting a really good...

  16. Lawyer to Nurse??

    misswillow replied to misswillow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sart45, I was wondering if you started your job as a CNA yet and how it is going? I registered for a CNA class that starts next month and am excited/hopeful to start working asap once it's completed,...

  17. Lawyer to Nurse??

    misswillow replied to misswillow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck with the job...can't wait to hear how it goes. I'm sure you'll do great, especially with your background in teaching

  18. Lawyer to Nurse??

    misswillow replied to misswillow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Sart45, Thanks for your response! I'm glad you finally found a job you are excited about. I'm not surprised to hear that RNs are taking CNA positions b/c of the difficulty in finding jobs. I'm...

  19. Lawyer to Nurse??

    misswillow replied to misswillow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi folks, Since I started this thread, I've made some changes. I left my job as an attorney, without another job, since I was so miserable (part of that was due to a couple of people I worked for, and...

  20. Lawyer to Nurse??

    misswillow replied to misswillow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks everyone for the replies. It's such a big decision, and it's invaluable to hear from people who have also changed careers. I've never worked in law in an especially high-paying job, so I don't...

  21. UMass Boston Accelerated BSN Nursing Program Question

    misswillow replied to kerrierou's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    dhal72, I'm in a similar boat to you...same degree, same number of years ago. But no kids. I also have a law degree, and hate being a lawyer! I've just started thinking about nursing programs. I...