LPN's & Medical Assistants please answer?
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Taylor's Momma
I am going back to school. I had every intention of entering the LPN program but the school is pushing super hard for me to enter the medical assisting course.
Reasons they cite are:
Better hours
Better pay in the long run
Degree vs License
They say LPN's can only get jobs in nursing homes whereas MA's are replacing the LPN's in the hospitals, and they only hire MA's in clinics and offices.
Is this the case? What is your occupation? How hard was it to find a job and what was your starting pay?
Thanks
.jpg){kind=avatar} ms.marie |
Im mad someone told you that. SMH. So wrong. |
.gif){kind=avatar} Debbie V |
I was told LPN make more then medical assistants. I would stick with becoming a LPN |
.gif){kind=avatar} Dija0987 |
I just graduated as a Medical Assistant with my associate of science degree and have had 3 interviews and haven't got hired yet. I can't get a job though because their always looking for bilingual which I can't speak Spanish at all!! Also, where externed at, the Starting pay was $9.00. My advice for you is look into becoming a CNA then an LVN because once your an LVN you can do the bridge program to become an RN and it's totally worth every penny you spent. :) really look into everything before signing a contract. I wish I had someone to tell me to look over everything :) good luck!! |
.gif){kind=avatar} Moon Crystal |
Go for LPN. There is no way that MAs will ever replace LPNs, and the VA Hospital system and Kaiser hires LPNs. |
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