jedi-medic

jedi-medic has 2 years experience.

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1. Cnas getting hired at grade schools

   jedi-medic replied to Fabxoswthrt's topic in CNA/MA

   I've seen occasional job ads, in the Colorado Springs area, that hire CNAs, EMTs, and MAs as "health para proffesionals". Based on the job description, it looks like they provide very basic medical care to students. Here's an example add I found:...

2. Can a CMA teach a MA class?

   jedi-medic replied to chicsurfs's topic in CNA/MA

   I'm not sure if this varies from state to state, but in Colorado, medical assistants teach MA classes. My instructors were medical assistants with years of experiences; no nurses.

3. Florida Medical Assistant

   jedi-medic replied to Joel954's topic in CNA/MA

   Hi Joel! Good luck with your MA program. I thought I would share some of my experience as an MA. Firstly, I love it very much. I love patient care and I love working with doctors. Most clinics are open Mon-Fri, sometimes with rotating Saturdays, ...

4. medical assistant

   jedi-medic replied to flowerchild93's topic in CNA/MA

   You should research what CNAs do, and what MAs do, to see which starter career appeals to you most. I think that either path is a great stepping stone. I completed a two year degree in medical assisting, have worked the past two years as a medical ...

5. Soldier wanting to be a Nurse

   jedi-medic replied to WindSwept's topic in Pre-Nursing

   What is your MOS? Have you considered re-classing to 68C practical nursing specialist? I know your main goal is to become an RN, but at least LPN is a step in the right direction.. And this might eliminate your conundrum with working full time and...

6. Pre-Nursing MOMS Unite!

   jedi-medic replied to ASN2016's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hello! I'm 25 years old. I have a husband, and the cutest 6 year old ever. I've been a RMA for the past two years. I love healthcare and am so excited for my future! This morning I took my final exam for PSY 235: Human Growth and Development. ...

7. Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

   jedi-medic posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hello, Are they any medical assistants who have experience in urgent care? I will be starting an urgent care job next month, and I'm wondering what medical assistants typically do in this setting? I already have a general idea, but I wonder if it v...

8. CMA Starting Pay

   jedi-medic replied to Hoping2BeANurse's topic in CNA/MA

   I'm not sure which part of the country you live in, so I don't know how helpful this will be. But here goes: I live in Colorado. I started out at $14.50/hour in a specialty office, and two years later ended up at $15.79/hour. I just recently acce...

9. Future Medical Assistant! Any advice

   jedi-medic replied to eflores06's topic in CNA/MA

   Eflores, how is it going so far? Do you have to do an externship/internship for your certificate/degree? If so, my best advice is to bust your butt during your internship, and IMPRESS them! If you work hard and show that you are a worthy candidate...