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1. MA To LPN Program. Why not?

   indyMA replied to indyMA's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks everyone for all the GREAT advice. Yes I know the CMA and LPN perform different roles, and all about the educational differences. Yes the LPN program is in more depth. However they do perform some of the same very basic skills as well. The MA...

2. MA To LPN Program. Why not?

   indyMA replied to indyMA's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi and thanks for the advice. Yes I am debating between the LPN and RN programs. I guess in my first post I was mainly refering to the duties performed in a physicians office. There is no difference. They are identical in that they perform the same t...

3. MA To LPN Program. Why not?

   indyMA posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi everyone I am new to the forum and so GLAD to be here. Maybe someone can give me some advice. I'm a 50 year old woman, who is returning to work as a Medical Assistant. Fortunately I've found a physician's office that will let me start out slowly a...

4. Medical Assistant vs. Nurses Aide, whats the differences?

   indyMA replied to RN2BinPA's topic in General Students

   Yes. Most facilities require only that you have graduated from an accredited MA school/program.

5. Medical Assistant vs. Nurses Aide, whats the differences?

   indyMA replied to RN2BinPA's topic in General Students

   Hi I am an MA in Indiana, and also a CNA a few years ago. I too agree that the CNA is geared more for a hospital or LTC facility, where as the MA's job descriptioin might be more of a clinical setting.. ie. the doctor's office. You must have more tec...