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...

  16. Bridge Over From Medical Assistant To Lpn

    Andi33 replied to davis939's topic in Nursing Career

    SMK1-I wanted to clarify what I was said in my previous post. The CC I attend requires the same med. term, A&P, wellness and nutrition, English Comp, Pharmacology, Math for Meds, and Algebra...

  17. How did you know hospice was right for you?

    Andi33 replied to wannabenursetx's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I think that's great! I worked as a home health aid for a hospice and it was one of the best jobs I ever had. I would do daily care visits in the patient's home, so I did alot of driving. When I...

  18. Nursing in Veterinary Setting

    Andi33 replied to Homesteader2B's topic in General Nursing

    The vet clinic that I worked for for 5 years had 2 licensed vet techs. One had gone to a four year college and the other went for 2 years. At their branch clinic in a nearby city, they did hire an RN...

  19. Bridge Over From Medical Assistant To Lpn

    Andi33 replied to davis939's topic in Nursing Career

    I know the credits I recieved for my prereq's for the MA program, such as A&P, medical terminology, wellness and fitness, etc, will satisfy the prereq's for our LPN program, so if you have...

  20. Bridge Over From Medical Assistant To Lpn

    Andi33 replied to davis939's topic in Nursing Career

    ....and where I live, Medical Assistants who do work in an office setting with clinical duties, do so alongside LPN's and RN's. Most who have clerical duties alone are called Medical Office...

  21. Gen. Psych in Summer, too hard?

    Andi33 replied to katie-did's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took it on-line last summer in 8 weeks along with 2 other courses and working full time. On-line was the way to go for me. I saved my reading for Saturday only and took one quiz on two chapters...

  22. Nervous About Summer Classes

    Andi33 replied to brandy119's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know at my school the summer courses are condensed. Each exam can be over up to 10 chapters and that's alot of material to know. But it can be done. You should try taking the courses that you think...

  23. Phasing out LPN's.

    Andi33 replied to BJ, LPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    During my employment as an MA (not certified), I had to keep reminding the front office staff to stop referring to me as "the nurse". When I did callbacks, I specifically stated that I was Dr....

  24. Is Drug Dosage(class) hard?

    Andi33 replied to JGLPN2BE's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ah, Math for Meds! I'm taking it right now and it's not so bad as long as you memorize the conversions and PRACTICE! I keep doing the review problems over and over, and wer'e also given 2 practice...

  25. Just Found Out I Failed

    Andi33 replied to Triple A's's topic in Pre-Nursing Students