marie4nursing

marie4nursing

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  1. Certified Medical Assistant vs Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

    marie4nursing replied to starintn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The main difference between CMA and CCMA is the different certifying organizations. CCMA is offered by the National Healthcare Association(NHA). The CMA is offered by the American Association of...

  2. So can i loose my certificate and or be jailed??

    marie4nursing replied to ahurtcna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know someone who is going through this situation at my job. This person is getting their certification revoked and will never work in healthcare

  3. Is nursing for me?

    marie4nursing replied to schrutefarms's topic in General Nursing

    Being a CNA helped me to make the decision that nursing is for me. Just saying.

  4. why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

    marie4nursing replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a CNA in LTAC. My residents/patients are always calling me "nurse", even though they are well aware that I am not one. I do not go around telling people that I am a nurse. I guess its easier for...

  5. CNA to MA

    marie4nursing replied to meg0620's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thats awesome news! Working in a doctors office is a good decision, especially for your kids and back. Lol. I am not sure what are your long term goals in healthcare. I was in medical assisting...

  6. Day in the life of a CNA?

    marie4nursing replied to T_angel96's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been a CNA for a year in LTAC and I love it! It can be stressful at times but very rewarding. I work 3-11 because I am a pre-nursing student and take classes in the morning. I clock in and...

  7. Going back to school and nervous

    marie4nursing replied to anime5an4lyfe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 27 years old and married. I changed my majors five times and dropped out three times out of college. I was too young to know what I wanted in life until I hit 25 when I cleaned houses for the...

  8. rma vs cma

    marie4nursing replied to BreP.'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

  9. Nursing versus Doctors

    marie4nursing replied to loveflowers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A career choice shouldn't be based on money or statistics. It should be based on your interests and career preferences. I did sometime ago wanted to choose between nursing and medicine, but I finally...

  10. Why in the world would you go lvn route???!!!??!

    marie4nursing replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Im choosing to be a LPN (LVN) first because I want to be a nurse sooner and earn money while pursuing the RN. Here in Georgia, they have some LPN-to-RN bridge programs that are hybird: classroom work...

  11. medical assistant

    marie4nursing replied to flowerchild93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with this comment for the most part. But as a former medical assistant student, I'd like to add that medical assisting helps you to do more than just take vitals. Medical assisting will also...

  12. 2014 Wage Survey For CNAs, Medical Assistants, HHAs, PCTs: Post Here!

    marie4nursing replied to TheCommuter's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    [*]What is your job title (CNA, medical assistant, medication aide, HHA, PCT, PCA)? ---CNA [*]Where are you located? ---Georgia [*]What is your hourly wage? ----$10.00 on weekdays, $11.00 on...

  13. Teas V test taken

    marie4nursing replied to hope31969's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Im sorry that this happened. But most nursing schools want you to score above the national average. I would study or take a prep class at the college, and then retake it. Did they tell what part of...

  14. I am fed up with PCT position...

    marie4nursing replied to brittany1111's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    If I ever become a nurse, (still deciding if I want to or not), I would never treat the CNAs/PCTs so badly. I have career CNAs in my family and I don't know how they do

  15. I am fed up with PCT position...

    marie4nursing replied to brittany1111's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I am a CNA and I work in a nursing home, which is way worse. But I understand what you are going through. It takes all my strength to go there everyday. I am there for my residents, not the nurses or...

  16. LPN?

    marie4nursing replied to Doglover109's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think LPN is a waste of time. I think is great for those who want to "test drive" the nursing field. I am currently a CNA at a skilled nursing facility. I am going to school next year to get...

  17. First CNA job in homecare?

    marie4nursing posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, everyone. I am a new CNA who got certified by the state of Georgia in June. Since then, I have applied to many different types of healthcare settings-- especially long-term care. I went in person...

  18. First CNA job in homecare?

    marie4nursing replied to marie4nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well I got hired at a skilled nursing/rehab facility. I start orientation next wednesday. Im really

  19. First CNA job in homecare?

    marie4nursing replied to marie4nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes I did!! I got hired at a skilled nursing facility. Thanks for your

  20. Funny - Tech Broken, Use "Old School" Sphygmomanometer

    marie4nursing replied to MidLifeChg2Nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow, this is crazy. Blood Pressure is on the Georgia Skills test. It was one of my measurement skills. I was taught BP in CNA school, but I already knew how to do it from medical assisting

  21. Failed the CNA test on the first try

    marie4nursing posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I graduated CNA school in April and decided to take the Georgia CNA exam in May. I passed the written portion but failed the skills part. I had handwashing, blood pressure, turning on side position,...

  22. First CNA job in homecare?

    marie4nursing replied to marie4nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sorry for being offline for awhile. I just want to update you all with whats been going on. I was contacted by another home health agency who specializes in home rehab. The clients have spinal cord...

  23. First CNA job in homecare?

    marie4nursing replied to marie4nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Very

  24. First CNA job in homecare?

    marie4nursing replied to marie4nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I will keep this in mind.

  25. First CNA job in homecare?

    marie4nursing replied to marie4nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't like the idea of burning gas without them paying for it. I live in the country and everything is faaaaar away.