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I am thinking about going to school for a MA, CNA, or LNA?

I just don't know what is better to get me employed in the medical field. I want to work at a hospital and have them help me pay for a RN.

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago
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    First off a CNA is usually limited to work in Hospice only. From my friends, I hear they make about $9-10 an hour and don't have many opportunities to move up.

    A Medical Assistant however, has more expanse training and can actually perform all of the same duties as a Lic. Vocational Nurse but set an I.V. although we can be trained on the job for this. The good thing about an MA is our title can be changed on the job, I could be trained as a Surgical Scrub Tech, etc, however your employer decides to move you up, if you have the skills. MA salaries really vary from city to city, I'd say MA average is $13-15 with opportunity for advancement.

    However, LVN is only a year longer of school and starting pay is usually around $22-23.

    So I would recommend to do some volunteer work, at least once a week, and see what specialty You would be Happy in as well, this looks really good on your resume and gives you the upperhand to being hired over graduates with No medical experience.

    Hope it helps a bit!

    Source(s): I am a Medical Assistant
  • 9 years ago

    If you want to go for being a RN later, i'd go for a CNA first, or even go and jump ahead to an LPN.

  • 9 years ago

    Dont do it!!! Go for Rn MRI or ultrasound,

    Ma's cnas are just there more for support ..theres no short cut for long career

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