program…or should i go straight to an rn school? I was told that it would be an easier route to do medical assistant and then go on to becoming an rn. I just want to know if I am wasting my time in the Medical Assistant program. If anyone has any input I’d greatly appreciate it.
Honestly I would skip the MA program, and head straight to nursing school. Having experience as an MA could help you in your RN classes, but there is no reason you won’t do just fine if you try hard and spend enough time studying.
If you become an MA, you may get stuck in a rut and never move on. I would just jump into nursing school right away, plus it will pay better when you are finished.
Also, if you can, try to get a BS instead of an AA in nursing. You will earn a higher salary.
Hi i am currently enrolled for long term care….so i know what youre talking about i want to become an rn also……but thats great that your taking that class because people that hire you want you to have experince in back and fron office for that position you should also consider taking the long ter and acute care classes….this will tell your employeer that your highly experince with hands on patients and you know what your doing…..thast what im gunna do……good luck!
RN is VERY STRICT and is pricey, but you make more. But like I said, their VERY SCTRICT! Like, if you fail a test, the kick you out! and after you wasted so much money! Go for MA FIRST and then you’ll be quilified and it’s easier and costs less, and ther a bit nicer.. trust me ;D. And, when you make LOADS of DOUGH, try RN for some more Green ;D.
Good Luck!
Unless you need money to begin work right now, I would forgo the medical assisting program and go straight for your RN degree.
It’s an absolute waste of time and money.
You have been misinformed.
Your better route is to go into an LPN program and bridge into an RN program.