Andi33

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1. Dizziness

   Andi33 replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the tip about the website! I have suffered with vertigo most of my adult life and though I haven't been diagnosed with BPV, I'm sure that's my problem. I Have spent many nights (or days) in...

2. LPN versus CMA

   Andi33 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I think you may want to do some research on this topic and find out what CMA's do. Do you know what they do? I'm sure if you do a search of this website, you might become better informed.

3. My Boss (his office) is the Doctor ..oh boy

   Andi33 replied to Annor's topic in General Nursing

   I think it depends on the doctor. I worked for an orthopedic surgeon (who was like a big kid!), and he was always open to what I had to say whether it was about a diagnosis, treatment plan, or any...

4. LPN versus CMA

   Andi33 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Sorry, I had to re-word that! I didn't mean to offend you, and I was confusing your post with some above. I know that CMA's don't have a very good rep (some of the schools are scary!), but there are...

5. LPN versus CMA

   Andi33 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Please see my edited

6. LPN versus CMA

   Andi33 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I think some of the above posters might be confusing Certified Medical Assistant with Certified Med. Aid. There are quite a few misconceptions about CMA's. CMA's (medical assistants) do not work in a...

7. Medical Terminology Hell!!!!!

   Andi33 replied to ChristinaV's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I hear you! Medical terminology can be a tough course requiring lots of memorization. As you go through each chapter, you will get better at it! I studied everynight after work and kept going over all...

8. Ranking Order.

   Andi33 replied to ARNPsomeday's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Pricklypear! It was me who you had that conversation with and I think most of the previous posters are correct in their rankings. Although MA's aren't licensed, we take the same pharmacology course...

9. Calling staff "nurses" who aren't nurses!!

   Andi33 replied to ZRNZ's topic in General Nursing

   Pricklypear-Yes, we actually have alot of schooling for our degree, but as for the pay scale being lower for MA's I think is because of the different and more extensive training that nurses do have....

10. Calling staff "nurses" who aren't nurses!!

    Andi33 replied to ZRNZ's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this. I think we all have a responsiblity to our pts to let them know our name, title, and what we are there for. We are all players on the same team, but with different duties!

11. Calling staff "nurses" who aren't nurses!!

    Andi33 replied to ZRNZ's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the nice reply pricklypear. I appreciate that! I know there are alot of MA's out there who don't hesitate to use the "nurse" title. They seem to think that they can get away with it without...

12. Calling staff "nurses" who aren't nurses!!

    Andi33 replied to ZRNZ's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in an office as a clinical MA. I am finishing up a two-year program in medical assisting, and I take offense to some of these posts. First of all, there is a huge misconception...

13. Which classes most helpful for LPN's in clinics?

    Andi33 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I just finished my MA program and we are trained to work specifically in clinical settings. We do vitals, setup pts., assist Doc's with minor sx procedures, phlebotomy, injections, lab tests, EKG's...

14. Which classes most helpful for LPN's in clinics?

    Andi33 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Sorry Blackcat-I would definitely take the computer course. I have worked in clinics and they almost always have full-time billers and coders either on the premisis, or at the hospital they are...

15. Which classes most helpful for LPN's in clinics?

    Andi33 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Are you already an LPN? If not, when you do go to nursing school you will learn clinical skills as opposed to clerical. CMA's (certified medical assistants) learn both administrative and clinical...