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My community college has a program were you can be a registered health information tech....RHIT! Coding, filing, whatever else they do...but it's all office..BEHIND THE SCENES!! which I love. They say it's a new thing.

I have found what I want to do with my career!!!!! FINALLY!!! you knowthe feeling when you finally know!!! So anyway anyone out there a Registered health information tech?? I know the money comes with experience and it can be challenging finding full time work, but I'm up for the tesk!! It's what I love doing, researching, office, filing, calling...and it being health related just makes it so much more interesting! I even would still get to take A and P course's for my 2 year degree. I'd like to know if people could tell me how this is going for them or if you've done this work before?

I took a cna class. I have that until next year but soon as I got a taste of things I knew I wanted to do more and be more. I have a life, kids, bills, get away from the life I've had by bettering myself and this is my way to do that because I know I can do it.....but when there's thousands of applicants...I'm put off guard like it's not going to happen for me.

Yes, I have one other school that I can apply to but that will open later this year. The one I went to today is a free school, no tuition no financial aid. The other one is like a community college type place. I can and will pass the test I need to take because I have to, no other choice. I'm just scared I will never get accepted when there are so many people trying to get in and do the same thing.

I just went for just a info session for a local lpn school and I'm already feeling overwhelmed. I have all the things to hey except.....tabe and teas!!!!! I have to pass both test to "might" be accepted, like 2000 people and they only choose 30 something. How did you lpns do this? I see myself doing this and only this. To be honest I think I'm OK smart not to bad if I just practice but 30 out of 2000??? Omg and on top of that it'll be may before I even get a letter that says if I'm in or not!!!! How did you get through this? Any advise plz!!??

Most doctors offices or clinics you have to have at least 1 or two years of experience as a lpn. My question is without that experience could I still try to get in, and I have 1 year of cna experience so would that help any? Really "sale" myself in the interview showing I'm very determined and motivated person along with some health care related experience!!! Is it still worth a try with a possible good outcome?

Have thanks that you're in!!! I still need to pass the tabe test. I'm so scared about that. What kind of entrance exam did you have to take? If I get accepted I will finish in May of 2017!!!

HI all. I'm hoping I get in the reoc program in Rochester NY, it starts in june. Anyone out there that recently graduated or going for the same school? Just want to know how competitive it is to get in. I've been a resident for a year, have 2 work references, recent physical, ppd, then I have to pass the TABE test, then an interview!! Should I get my hopes up or what? I want this soo bad. I just need some more info on this specific program and how they accept students! Thanks

And that is why there is such hate in caring for others. Comments like that!! We all knows what she meant, why is there a need for a juvenile, disrespectfull comment like that? Anyways...thank you for your input quiltynurse56!!! You would think the most important thing in life (ones health) wouldnt have room for juvenile comments.

I've never thought about it like that...such different jobs but both important!! Perfect for how I'm feeling..thanks!

Well yeah of course, like I said I wouldn't have a problem doing it at all. I had a nurse come tell me I just toileted so and so, and just changed so and so and I'm like...wow she's good!! I just can't do that and only that for a whole shift!!!

I was a cna for 3 months, give or take a little. I really felt like I was going to love it, I was soooo excited. Then it all just made me want to get in my car and drive away very fast!! Lol. I mean I did my part, I was caring and never took any short cuts, helped out other cna's and nurse's when I could. I was told by a couple cna''s that where in it 10, 15, 30 years that I look like I have been doing this for years!! the more responsibility that comes along with being a LPN is really what I'm after, well pay of course but being a LPN will I still have to do what the cna's do plus what I have to do like meds, and treatments? I wouldnt have a problem with it, to help out a fellow employee but I know I'm going to have my own responsibilities also. If I didn't totally fall in love with being a cna or even like it really....does that mean I want be a good nurse? I mean that's why people further their education right? To have a job improvement right? My mind is stuck in nursing and I can truly say I think I could be a great nurse, I feel bad that I don't like being a cna. Should I feel guilty?

Thanks. After I posted this I was like...11.0...daahh 11th grade level lol. But thank you!!

Hey there. I will be beginning my lpn program in June 2016. Will be taking the TABE test soon and it states I most get a 11.0!? Does anyone know how it's scored? What's the highest someone can get? Or is it different everywhere? Thanks for any feedback!

I know that health care will be around for ever and anyone in it can expect to keep a job once they have one. I'm attending school now but by the end of this semester I have to know what I'm attending school for😯 so, I really love the biology, anatomy, psychology, chemistry stuff (even though I really have to stay in my books to pass by a hair) but that's what interests me. Not necessarily patients!! I really love backstage type of stuff. Are there any careers that come to mind that aren't like years and years away? Just trying to get some ideas from others. Being stuck in a office or lab all day would definitely fit for me...any ideas?