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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 Medical Assistants(AAMA). Another difference is the CM...

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 again.

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

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 the resident/patient to say "nurse" than "nurse te...

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 school but left at the end because I realized that medi...

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 get my report from 1st shift since I have a permanen...

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 elderly, disabled, and bedridden clients as a houseke...

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 choose nursing. I choose nursing because it take ...

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 done online and the hands-on done in person. You d...

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 help in other things to be comfortable around pati...

[*]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 weekends [*]Are you paid shift differentials? ----50 ce...

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 the test you scored the lowest??

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 it!

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 anyone else. Most of our nurses are lazy and rude....

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 started on my general classes for my LPN. I plan b...

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 to talk to someone about the status of my applica...

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

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

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 school.

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, dressing with affected right arm and ROM of knee an...

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 injuries, post-surgery, etc. I will not be dealing w...

Very true

I will keep this in mind. Thanks!

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