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Hi everyone! I am currently an undergrad. I used to be a bio major, always thought i wanted to go to med school. For the last year or so i have been questioning that. I work as an MA, and realized that i like the close patient care side of the job. I like getting to know the patients, and being there for them, and making sure they understand everything and have what they need. I feel like becoming an RN will give me more of that, but in an expanded role with more responsibility, and i will probably go on to get my masters eventually (after working for a few years). I also like the flexibility of the position, and the ability to go into different specialties. Plus i really am not up for the additional 4 years of school! So i am really just wondering what it is like to be a nurse. I'd like to hear from some people about why they got into nursing and what they like/dislike about the career.

Hello! Hope you like school so far! I graduated from an accelerated CCMA class last summer, & got a job a few weeks before graduation. I absolutely love being an MA. My program was purely clinical, no office work, which for me was better. It was only a 2 month program, but very long hours for those 2 months! There is a lot of information to remember, but if you're interested in the body, it should be interesting, and not too difficult. Phlebotomy is the best! I'm not sure if you know yet or not that you will be practicing on each other lol, it is a little nerve wracking at first, but once you get the hang of it you will start to love it (at least i did!). Definitely practice as much as possible. If someone will let you take their blood pressure, or do an EKG, or offer up an arm, take the opportunity! The more practice, the better. My biggest suggestion is to start applying for jobs as soon as possible. Once you have all of the skills learned, you should start looking for a job. Most hospitals/doctors offices will offer you an interview if you plan on having your certification within the month (obviously the job offer is contingent on passing). Well good luck with everything! If you have any questions, you can always ask me!

Hi everyone! I've always wanted to work in health care (currently working as an MA), but i very recently decided it would be nursing! I only have 5 or so more pre-reqs until i am ready to transfer. My question is can anyone suggested some schools that accept students into nursing programs as a transfers? Preferably in the NJ/PA area, but any suggestions would be great! I am just having a hard time finding programs that except you in as a junior. The only i have found so far is Jefferson. I would love to go there, just nervous about only applying to one school. Thanks for your help!