indyMA

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's duties are mostly all technical, where as the LPN and beyond are true nursing . I know it varies from office to office, perhaps state to state too, but I am wondering what the average salary is for an LPN working in a physicians office. Thanks again everyone!! I appreciate any and all words of wisdom. Soo much to consider. THANKS for the info.

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 tasks. I guess MA's are limited to physician's offices, medical clinics and blood banks. Not much different than an LPN/LVN being somewhat limited to hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics. Both can also work for a temp service and LPN's are needed in homecare as well, which the MA's are not. But...RN's can work anywhere, and they make more money. I just don't know if I can afford the RN program at the moment. Maybe I should start with the LPN program then do an "on track" program to RN later. Thanks again txspadequeen921:thankya: Your words of wisdom are appreciated.

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 at brushing up on my skills. Many years ago when my husband was military, I started an LPN program but with only one quarter left till graduation uncle sam required that we make yet another move back to Germany. Three tours in all. Now my kids are grown and I am wondering if it's too late to go back (of course I'd have to start another program all over again) and complete the nursing program. I really want a license but wonder if I'm too old now to start from scratch. That's why I'm getting my feet wet with working in a physicians back offie. Does anyone know if it's possible to apply any of my MA training and life experience/skills towards Nursing? Since they have LPN to RN etc. why don't they have an MA to LPN program? If you look in the classified adds, alot of places even advertise for MA's and LPN's together. Example: Looking for LPN/MA to work back office at ........... Ma's are not required to have a license (in Indiana) though we perform a lot of the same duties, and some duties that are more technical in nature than an LPN. PLEASE help out this indy MA:uhoh3: Any suggestions/direction or advice would be great. Thanks for taking the time to read and respond to my post.