OK, which one would you choose first?

[LuvingLife]

So I have been debating and debating and no nothing is decided and probably won't be for awhile, but I would just like some opinions from some of you please. I have been debating on switching my major from nursing to something else, I would not be able to deal with the pressure that nurses have to deal with. I thought I could but I just can't and I am glad I found this out now and not while I was in nursing school or just starting out. So with that said, I "may" have found two new things I am highly interested in: Medical Billing and Coding (my dad does this) and maybe Medical Assitant. I want to do both thought, I like both fields and I want to do both of them. Each major only requires two years to complete so that would be like a 4 year degree for two different majors.

 

But I am unsure of which one would be the better one to start off with, which is in higher demand? Which one pays better? I know it all depends on the area that I live in, but as far as I know, they are both in demand. Which field would you get your degree in first?

 

(Just looking for some opinions here, nothing is set in stone lol!!:lol:)

[Hunter's Moon]

I asked this question a few weeks ago.

 

I'm choosing Medical Assisting over Billing and Coding because within the Medical Assisting program (at my school), they also teach billing and coding. So, on my resume, I can put "completed a course [or two] in medical billing and coding". Where I live, medical offices employ more Medical Assistants than Nurses. There are Nurses on staff, but most of my encounters have been with Medical Assistants. I'll also be able to apply for a Medical Reception job and Phlebotomy jobs.

 

Just make sure whatever program you are entering is accredited by the right accrediting agency, and also look into whether you can sit for the Phlebotomy exam (if you choose Medical Assisting).

 

Hope this helps, Cheyenne!

Edited December 6, 2011 by BeatleMania

[LuvingLife]

I asked this question a few weeks ago.

 

I'm choosing Medical Assisting over Billing and Coding because within the Medical Assisting program (at my school), they also teach billing and coding. So, on my resume, I can put "completed a course [or two] in medical billing and coding". Where I live, medical offices employ more Medical Assistants than Nurses. There are Nurses on staff, but most of my encounters have been with Medical Assistants. I'll also be able to apply for a Medical Reception job and Phlebotomy jobs.

 

Just make sure whatever program you are entering is accredited by the right accrediting agency, and also look into whether you can sit for the Phlebotomy exam (if you choose Medical Assisting).

 

Hope this helps, Cheyenne!

 

Awesome thank you so much Stephanie for your help! I didn't know you were going for MA, I thought you were going for something else, but I am grateful that you are so I know what options are out there for me. I checked to make sure my school was accreditied in both fields (they are!) and they both have high passing rates which I am very thankful for.

 

Thanks again for your help Stephanie!:)

[LuvingLife]

My school also offers a fabulous LPN program, which I find better than the MA program, the passing rate is much higher and the job placement better so I might start off there and maybe work my way up. Medical Billing and coding is right behind it, I want two degrees which only require as of right now two years to complete. So I am going to give the LPN program a try and then maybe go for MB/C they both are very good programs. Nursing isn't as bad as I thought!:) I will just need to learn to deal with it, I do know I am confusing you all though!:lol::lol: