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I wish I could like this more than one time.

Can this post be deleted? Just an honest question......

Your welcome sweetheart!

This week I have learned...... Sleep is a beautiful thing..but I think I knew that already lol Hello everyone! I missed you all! Hope everyone is having a nice time

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Thank you to all who responded to my question! I became an MA because I wanted to learn more about the medical field and wanted a job where I can learn and experience what it would be like. I learned so much from MA school and it has lead me to a job that helps me pay for my pre-nursing classes, allows me to use my skills that I learned from school and enjoy working everyday. This job has given me a chance to work with all different sorts medical professionals and helped me realize my desire to move up. Excited about starting nursing school next year keep sharing your MA stories!! IH

quiltynurse56, Your post really made me feel better. Thank you.

Nope, I wasn't referring to that post.

So true. Why did you initially decide on becoming an MA?

So I am being told that the only reason folks go to MA school is because they.... 1. They wanted something fast and quick to get into the medical field 2. They were unemployed and lazy Next, I am told that because of these two reasons, MAs are incompetent and are not trained appropiately to be considered "medical professionals" I am really just venting.....but I work hard everyday as an MA. I have learned so much about the medical field, and have even taught a lot to my coworkers (RNs, LPNs) too. I just feel like some people have this messed up idea about MAs. From one bad experience they judge the whole lot of us. I am applying to nursing school this year and my time that I have spent working as an MA has help me realize that I am making the best decision for myself. If you have never gone through the MA training and worked as an MA then you cannot speak about it. You cannot tell me what my job entails. You cannot tell me what I learned and what I didn't learned. You don't know the work, don't act you do. That felt good So my question to my fellow MAs.... Why did you go to MA school? IH

He wants me too tell you that he is sorry for eating all of your birthday cake in the break room, but in his defense you did tell him to "help" himself.

As I get closer to starting nursing school I have been considering a lot of changes it will bring to my life. I generally try to eat healthy and try to workout everyday. But I notice that during my school semesters I will go for the fast food and eat more junk because it is quicker. I will also miss my workouts. I know that it is because I work full time and try to use the time that I have left for studying and homework. Most likely, when I start nursing school I will continue to work full time. How do you all fit in the time for healthy eating and exercise while going through nursing school? IH

Go for it! I have been an MA now for almost 4 years. I have been taking my prereqs while working fulltime and have enjoyed all the things I have been learning along the way. This Fall semester will be my last semester of prereqs before nursing school and it feels like it has flown by. Take the plunge! It will be so worth it. No 23 is not old. In my CNA class a majority of the students were in their 30s or above with plans to move forward to nursing school. If I start nursing school in the spring then I will be 25 by the time I finish. As long as there is a will to achieve your goals in life, no one can hold you back or stop you but yourself. Good luck!!

If you have anymore issues with the combative patient in room 2, take Brutus with you. Best sedative this hospital has ever spent money on.

Yaaaay!