Andi33

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1. Intravenous meds and medical assistants

   Andi33 replied to quest33's topic in Safety

   There had been a question concerning the level of education between the two. I was simply stating that I had the same level Pharmacology course. Obviously I will use my knowledge in a different manner than would an LPN in a hospital settiing.

2. Intravenous meds and medical assistants

   Andi33 replied to quest33's topic in Safety

   But why do nurses get so defensive about CMA's? I'm not claiming to be more educated than an LPN and I don't understand the hostility.

3. Intravenous meds and medical assistants

   Andi33 replied to quest33's topic in Safety

   Amen! :)

4. Intravenous meds and medical assistants

   Andi33 replied to quest33's topic in Safety

   This is a perfect example of my recent post. Are you saying we are not welcome here? How do you know I'm not planning on becoming a nurse or am not already in school to become a nurse? You're just assuming. I have to say that comments like these make...

5. Intravenous meds and medical assistants

   Andi33 replied to quest33's topic in Safety

   I have replied to several posts on this subject and it's like talking to a wall. MA's are trained to work in a CLINICAL setting, not a hospital. We take the same Pharmacology course that the LPN students take, plus have to know assesment, nursing imp...

6. 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 bed, unable to move my head from one side to the ...

7. Intravenous meds and medical assistants

   Andi33 replied to quest33's topic in Safety

   Brownms46-You are my hero! I started reading this old post because someone had replied to it recently. As I read through all of these posts, I wanted to comment, but you have said everything I would have said (and more!). Huge misconceptions out ther...

8. LPN versus CMA

   Andi33 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN/LVN

   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. :)

9. 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 concerns that I brought to his attention that the pat...

10. LPN versus CMA

    Andi33 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN/LVN

    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 some good ones out there, especially those in the a...

11. LPN versus CMA

    Andi33 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN/LVN

    Please see my edited post...

12. LPN versus CMA

    Andi33 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN/LVN

    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 hospital setting, but in a clinical setting. The ...

13. Medical Terminology Hell!!!!!

    Andi33 replied to ChristinaV's topic in LPN/LVN

    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 the terms. You might want to make some flash card...

14. 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 as the nursing students and can pass meds (but on...

15. 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. Most nurses work in hospitals and have alot more re...