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Medical Assistants vs Nurses and the Key Differences in Roles

WSMDA

Their responsibilities can vary significantly depending on the healthcare setting, but often include duties like: Scheduling appointments Maintaining medical records Taking patient histories Assisting with exams Collecting lab specimens Providing basic patient care Nursing Nurses provide patient care across a wide range of healthcare environments.

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Top 4 careers for making it big in health-care industry

New York Medical Career Training Center

You can either want to work hands-on or want to help more people with day to day patient care. The interaction is necessary with patient as the technician has to collect all information before giving the medicine. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary of $30,410 for pharmacy technicians with certifications.

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Meet Nicole Reid, Poison Control Nurse

Minority Nurse

At that time, I formed a relationship with the center director and about 18 months later, she helped me form a plan to become a Registered Nurse and work my way into my position at NCPC as a Specialist in Poison Information (SPI). After a year spent working as a SPI, I sat for my national certification exam and became a Certified SPI.