I am a CNA and I have an interview this week for an MA apprenticeship in internal medicine. Does anyone have experience in this area? I would love to hear what it’s like and if there is anything I need to be aware of before pursuing this apprenticeship. Thanks!
I am a CNA with a decent amount of experience. I currently work on a surgical unit and I make $29 an hour.
I love healthcare and initially I became a CNA because I wanted to be a nurse but I have come to the realization that I would HATE being a nurse. I struggle too much with having to do nights, being with the same patients for 12 hours, and not getting a consistent sleep schedule. I also don't have much money to put towards school as I unfortunately used up most of my financial aid before I knew what I wanted to do.
I really want to work in an outpatient role where I still have a lot of patient interaction and I am busy, but I would like to have a more consistent schedule and not have to work every major holiday or almost every weekend.
My biggest concern is that I don't want to tank my finances. Is it possible to make a live-able wage as an MA?
I would really appreciate any and all advice as I don't have a lot of people to ask about the situation
Hello! I am a CNA on a surgical unit and I am interested and in becoming a surgical tech. I was wondering what shift options are available. Do you guys typically work 12 hour shifts or are there options to do 8 or 10 hours? Do any surgical technologists ever work swing shift? Any info would be appreciated:)