Corpsman514

Corpsman514 has 8 years experience and specializes in Urgent Care, Pulmonary Med, Primary Care.

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1. Vet to MA to BSN?

   Corpsman514 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Sigh, I hope I'm in the right place. I am posting in the nurses forum in hopes of advice so I don't cost myself anymore grief or more importantly, pay for student loans in a degree I'm not happy in. A...

2. From Military to CNA

   Corpsman514 replied to a_lopez1975's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I think you've made a great choice, and thanks for serving! I'm a Navy Vet (Hospital Corpsman type), and I have been fortunate enough to work a couple jobs based on my Corpsman training alone (I've...

3. Discouraged

   Corpsman514 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Hey everyone! So I was talking to my near and dear aunt about my plans to pursue a BSN. I'm currently a RMA and planning to start general ed courses this fall. However, I just don't know if I'll make...

4. 30+ club! Lets do this together.

   Corpsman514 replied to alynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I'm 31 and have been in the medical field off and on for over nine years. First, I wanted to be a nurse since I was six. I joined the Navy and became a Hospital Corpsman. In 2008 I wrapped up my...

5. Is MA same as LPN

   Corpsman514 replied to dixieyid305's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Yeah, seen and heard

6. Is MA same as LPN

   Corpsman514 replied to dixieyid305's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   On my first or second day in urgent care a patient asked me after I obtained their vitals and histories if I was a "nurse". I said "No, I'm actually a Medical Assistant. I'll be assisting the...

7. Eating on the run in pt care

   Corpsman514 replied to Corpsman514's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

8. Eating on the run in pt care

   Corpsman514 replied to Corpsman514's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I see a blender purchase in my very near future ;-) Thanks for all the ideas!! I love apples and peanut butter, def going to check out the cliff bar (I'm a chocoholic myself), trail mix and absolutely...

9. Eating on the run in pt care

   Corpsman514 replied to Corpsman514's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Nice! I've yet to find a cliff bar I actually enjoyed, which one(s) are your

10. Eating on the run in pt care

    Corpsman514 replied to Corpsman514's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Awesome! Thanks a lot :) You're absolutely right about "don't bring anything that requires reheating or utensils". Ain't no body got time for that!! I especially don't want any of the nasties patients...

11. Eating on the run in pt care

    Corpsman514 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello! I recently just started a position as a "medic" (I'm a RMA operating in my scope of practice, but the position is termed "medic"). Well although I've worked as an ER tech and did a PCT stint in...

12. Is MA same as LPN

    Corpsman514 replied to dixieyid305's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As a RMA with a diploma, and military background, I can tell you that LVN/LPN is different from MA. I feel that and know very well that LVN/PN's have more in depth training. I mean there is no such...

13. I dont know where else to turn.

    Corpsman514 replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have doubts about your issue. You need to drop the "I'm the victim" mentality. Obviously there is some sort of a problem as the reasons you were "let go" are similar. Body language says a lot....

14. App fee to volunteer?!?

    Corpsman514 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So as a RMA that has been out of practice for a year, I decided to get my feet damp by applying to volunteer at a local hospital while working on my long list of pre reqs. I was ready to hand deliver...

15. Dating former patient

    Corpsman514 replied to usnurse11's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In other words, politely decline and carry on