Wanting to become a RN

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Hi, I am currently a Medical Assistant and really want to further my education and become a RN. Does anyone have a suggestions? How much harder will the classes be? I am just looking for other people who have done this and might have a few ideas or pointers. Thanks

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hi there, I just started Anatomy and physiology this semester. Lots to study! I find it hard to get back into school after a long time not in school. sarah

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I'm a medical assistant as well. Congrats on your decision to go back to school! :)

Classes need to become an RN are NOTHING like MA school. However, if you try hard, and are determined, I'm sure you'll be fine!

I not in nursing school yet, but hope to start in January. Don't settle with being an MA if an RN is what you really want to be. :)

Good luck!

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hi there, I just started Anatomy and physiology this semester. Lots to study! I find it hard to get back into school after a long time not in school. sarah

Yeah I am also taking Anatomy and Physiology right now. I am actually taking it online, which I think is making it alittle harder as I am a more Hands On person. But I am holding strong with and "A" right now. I also have been out of school for about 10 years and was very nervous to go back. But I have realized that not having a degree isn't gonna get ya a good job. Well best of luck to you and your future school success.

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I'm a medical assistant as well. Congrats on your decision to go back to school! :)

Classes need to become an RN are NOTHING like MA school. However, if you try hard, and are determined, I'm sure you'll be fine!

I not in nursing school yet, but hope to start in January. Don't settle with being an MA if an RN is what you really want to be. :)

Good luck!

How long are you gonna have to be in school in order to get your RN? How have you liked being a MA? Are you finding it hard to find a job as a MA? Best of luck with your new adventure going back to school.

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How long are you gonna have to be in school in order to get your RN? How have you liked being a MA? Are you finding it hard to find a job as a MA? Best of luck with your new adventure going back to school.

I haven't worked as a MA in a while, so I'm not sure how the job market is right now. I do know, in my area, it seemed a little saturated.

The last MA position I was in was as a Office Manager of a Chiropractor job @ $11/hr. Awesome wage for a MA around here, but I was not happy. Being an MA was only a stepping stone. ;)

I have been going back to school since Nov '04 doing my prereqs & support classes, but I have been taking mostly one class at a time fast-track. I have all of my pre-reqs & support classes finished. This semester I'm working on Chemistry & my humanities elective which will go toward my RN-BSN. (I didn't want to waste this semester as I wait to find out if I start in January.)

Once I start, I'll have 4 semesters to get my ADN.

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Yeah I am also taking Anatomy and Physiology right now. I am actually taking it online, which I think is making it alittle harder as I am a more Hands On person. But I am holding strong with and "A" right now. I also have been out of school for about 10 years and was very nervous to go back. But I have realized that not having a degree isn't gonna get ya a good job. Well best of luck to you and your future school success.

Online classes are probably a lot harder. I am taking a evening course that thankfully doesn't last the 5 hours is scheduled for. Good luck to you too:D

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