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Since you are a military wife SM [2008-07-06]
contact AHDI to see if they can assist you. I know of no online externships available, but they might. If you didn Your school should be helping you with this, though. Usually an externship can be done at a local service or hospital affiliated with your school. I doubt it can be done online.
Online Externship for SAHM/Navy wife [2008-07-04]
I am still a student in my MT program and I need to take an externship before I can graduate. Does anyone know of companies offering online/work from home externships?
Career Step from what I hear is another great online school as well... [2007-05-07]
I also agree with the other poster about babies sleeping so much the first few months that you could definitely get some studying done then, too, but remember to take care of yourself as well and try to fit in some rest. As you know, having a baby can really take a toll on the ole' body! I also found working around a baby's schedule was much easier than working around a preschooler which I am currently doing at the moment, thank God for preschool and naps! LOL!
On another note, I went to a community college to become medical Transcriptionist (have been doing this for about 15 years now), this was before they had such great online schools, but I have heard Career Step is right up there with the others you mentioned. Just research to find a good fit.
Good luck!
Since you are a military wife SM [2008-07-06]
contact AHDI to see if they can assist you. I know of no online externships available, but they might. If you didn Your school should be helping you with this, though. Usually an externship can be done at a local service or hospital affiliated with your school. I doubt it can be done online.
Online Externship for SAHM/Navy wife [2008-07-04]
I am still a student in my MT program and I need to take an externship before I can graduate. Does anyone know of companies offering online/work from home externships?
first step [2008-06-14]
Brooke: I want to commend you on going to church and the strides you are making to show a good example. But that may not be quite enough. It sounds as if your husband has an inkling that he needs to make some changes . However, I do still think that the suggestion for martial counseling with your pastor is important. From some of you have said it does sound like there are a few more seriuos issues than him simply taking you for granted. You make it sound as if he is controlling all the fiances and your behavior and actions through that. Now I understand being frugal but you stated he can spend what he wants but you afraid to even ask for 20 dollars to joint a Momgood now. But remember, again you are to be viewed in terms of good or bad or imply you deserve certain treatment do to past mistakes. In the end you shoudl provide for your future. I think every woman does need a saftey plan for financial security. Working part-time would provide you money to buy some things for yourself and also to join group. You need social support. Right now you are essentially isolated other than your husband and family. What about joinign a MOPS group through church? I am not sure, but dont' think there is a charge. You need a group of supportive peole other than your husband. Keep going to church - maybe your husband might get into the men's minsitry. This could serve two-fold. He could see and model from Chrisian men how they interact aand also how they treat their wives. It would also give him a social outlet.
The two of you going out without kids is also good.
remember so a combinatin of things. One thing (such as date night or occasional church service) isn't going to work. Pray together. Have yourchurch family pray for you.
I undersatnd divorce is not an option. I salute your committment to your marriage but your husband has to be as committed. It cannot just be about YOU making changes. So pray for his change of heart and try to actively involve him.
YOu must communicate with him. Not yell, no walk on egg shells.
If you are afraid to talke to him why? Has he been abusive/ Were you abused in the past by someone? AGain if this the case you need immediate intervention.
Bottom line God asks men to love their wives but he did not say control their wives or belittle their wives. Women should suport and love their husbands as head of household but not be afraid of them or cower to them....
What happens if you don't do all that housework? ... [2008-05-26]
Or if you refuse to do something? Can you/do you ever stand up for yourself? Are you afraid of him? Is he getting worse? Is there a chance he could become a wife beater? Just a few questions to ask yourself.
God knows when I need Him! [2008-04-01]
He definitely planted the seed in my heart that said to go to church... many times I've resisted arguing because I don't want to be angry all day, but according to what we learned Sunday, we can't control our spouse's actions, we can only control our own. Therefore, I should be the kind of person I want him to be and by my example he will be led to do the same. So, I'm going to do everything in my power to make him feel like I want him to make me feel, and do for him what I'd like him to do for me.
This is a step toward progress... and I would never even consider separation or divorce, that's not in our vocabulary. Too many people throw other people away when they're unhappy instead of working on it. Now if he was a wife beater, or hurt my kids... I'd get out ASAP ha. Thankfully that is not the case.
God knows when I need Him! [2008-04-01]
He definitely planted the seed in my heart that said to go to church... many times I've resisted arguing because I don't want to be angry all day, but according to what we learned Sunday, we can't control our spouse's actions, we can only control our own. Therefore, I should be the kind of person I want him to be and by my example he will be led to do the same. So, I'm going to do everything in my power to make him feel like I want him to make me feel, and do for him what I'd like him to do for me.
This is a step toward progress... and I would never even consider separation or divorce, that's not in our vocabulary. Too many people throw other people away when they're unhappy instead of working on it. Now if he was a wife beater, or hurt my kids... I'd get out ASAP ha. Thankfully that is not the case.
Thank you for your encouragement!
Sounds like his mother was this type of [2008-04-01]
wife/mother and that is all he knows. My ex was like that (his mom was SAHM and did absolutely everything) and he found out real quick that was not the real world, especially as I was working 40+ hours a week. I truly believe you both need to sit down and let each other know your expectations. Since this has been going on forever, it is going to take time for you both to come to some sort of compromise. You can only do so much before you run yourself into the ground. Then you are no good for anyone--him or your children. Plus, your kids need to know that if and when they have families, it takes 2 to run a household, not just the mom.
SAHM/WAHM and fairness, respect [2008-03-29]
I wouldn't call my position as a current SAHM terribly difficult. My toddler, while quite rowdy and misbehaved some days, is fairly content to entertain herself while I do housework. My newborn is a quiet one. My house is small and cleans rather quickly. There is a place for mostly everything, so there's not much clutter aside from my daughter's toys which migrate from her room to every other room in the house. I have to do laundry at my mother in law's because we don't have a washer/dryer, so my kids get to visit with their nana and papa while I wash the clothes. We have a fenced-in yard and there is a park two steps from my house so I don't have to pack the kids in the car to take them someplace to play. Some days I finish the housework so fast that I'm bored unless I'm creative and can find something for me and my toddler to do together (which is what I should be doing anyway).
However, I do absolutely everything around my home, including on the weekends. My husband seems to think that because he works outside the home, he shouldnjust another bill. I take the girls to their wellness appointments. I change out the garbages. I keep up the garage and the yard. I check the mail.
He puts our toddler to bed most nights because I'm nursing our newborn, but since he works late often I've been able to practice putting her to bed quickly enough so my newborn doesn't interrupt us by crying. He takes the garbage to the curb (most of the time). He's put the dishes away a handful of times. If I ask to go somewhere for some time alone, he'll watch our toddler for an hour or two (I don't ask for this often, but maybe I should?).
He spends whatever he wants on computer games and fast food... I get nothing to spend on myself or the kids unless it's an absolute necessity.
When I worked part time and was pregnant, I did everything. When I gave birth, he was forced to learn how to put our toddler to bed, so that's why he does that now. I try to sleep in but I can't with a toddler loose in the house and a hungry newborn. I'm feeling pretty run-down and lethargic lately, cooped up and lonely, insignificant and like I can't get anywhere. I'm about to start MT training and of course will still be expected to do everything around the house without any help and without any forgiveness should I miss something. I'm worried that even once I start working full time and the kids are in daycare, he's not going to lift a finger to help me out -- I'll have even less time after work to do all the chores on top of caring for the kids. I'm not looking forward to the arguments that will ensue if I fail to do the dishes one day or let the livingroom get a little cluttered.
HeI better take care of that quick before he sees it as opposed to hey look there. one time when I was pregnant and started a valid argument with him about another topic, he resorted to pointing out my lack of housekeeping skills (which had nothing to do with the subject) in order to throw me off and upset me. I want to contribute to our household because we've been living off his income alone since January, but I feel that even working full time won't make him appreciate what I do for our children and our household. I am not ungrateful that he is our only income currently, but the only reason for this is because I just gave birth. Had I not done that, I would still be working right now, but there would still be an inequality in our relationship, and I don't know how much more I can take before I just shut down and shut him out completely. Any confrontation about how I feel leads to a shouting match and finger-pointing, so I just don't say anything at all. We just got married in October and I already see it going downhill if this continues.
Any advice? How can I put it to him that I'm his wife and the mother of his children, not his 24-hour maid? That even though I'm not working, I still deserve respect and time to myself and a little money to spend on what I want? That when I am working, we need to split the chores because it's not just my house, it's his too? Or should I just repeat this whole last paragraph?
pell grants [2008-03-26]
i wanted to go through everett and use my pell grants but unfortunately i decided to be an MT six years too late and can't get anymore pell grants without a lengthy appeal process...
so, CS online is it for me
most of it will be review anyway, i've already taken courses in terminology, anatomy and physiology, body structure and function, and pharmacology.
i've noticed it takes a while to get replies in the main forum, don't know why.
I went to a business college sm [2008-02-11]
that had just added transcribing to their cirriculum. I was 1 of 4 first students. They really had no idea what they were doing. I got my first job doing dialysis patient's cause a friend was giving up the job and knew I was looking. The doc was desperate and didn't even test me. There is no way I would have gotten the job if I had to test. the job I have now if for an ENT and once again didn't test, one of the docs is my step-uncle. When I look at just the questions on the word help board I know there is sooooo much I still don't know. I am looking into taking some classes online. Good Luck to you!
WOW! [2008-01-23]
I am totally impressed and in awe of how you did all of that. I feel lucky that I am going to school online and it's one class at a time. I also feel blessed that we've sort of developed a 'schedule' of some sort but these night hours are killin me!
I've gone through postpartum depression with both my daughters, so I'm so tired all the time from the depression too and don't have much motivation. I appreciate all of your tips! I definitely plan to invest in a coffeemaker and learn how to freeze meals! lol Any good recommendations on what freezes well?
How do you keep it together? [2008-01-22]
I work at home as an employee and have a 3-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old daughter. I I
How do you get your work done, keep your kids happy, keep your house clean, stay organized?
Any hints, tips, anything? Prayers? lol
Since you asked... [2008-01-20]
... I like the name Mya, but why would you hang any of those other names on an innocent child? I completely understand wanting to be different. I really do, but when I read your post, I just shook my head. Reminds me of a birth announcement I saw online...someone named their beautiful baby girl Jersey.Life is tough enough....why add to it with a name that canor that makes a teacher look a her class list and ask, Is that a boy or a girl?
WAHM wannabe [2007-10-15]
Hi, I am new ro this board but was lookin for advice...I have 3 children at hm and they are growing soo fast so after being the med field for only 10yrs doing med bill/collections I am lookin into med trans, so that I donI already have in their lives, but with so many courses offered online does anyone have any recommendations as to which is the best?? ANY RECOMMENDATIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED
Career Step from what I hear is another great online school as well... [2007-05-07]
I also agree with the other poster about babies sleeping so much the first few months that you could definitely get some studying done then, too, but remember to take care of yourself as well and try to fit in some rest. As you know, having a baby can really take a toll on the ole' body! I also found working around a baby's schedule was much easier than working around a preschooler which I am currently doing at the moment, thank God for preschool and naps! LOL!
On another note, I went to a community college to become medical Transcriptionist (have been doing this for about 15 years now), this was before they had such great online schools, but I have heard Career Step is right up there with the others you mentioned. Just research to find a good fit.
Good luck!
SAHM-Homeschools [2007-05-06]
I'm not exactly what you are looking for. I have been lurking on your boards quite awhile trying to decide if i'm ready to do MT or not. I am a SAHM who homeschools a 5th grader. I also have an 18m/o girl and i'm due in July with #3. Depending on the grade of your child there are alot of options out there. There are schools that are totally online w/ online teachers and students they can communicate with. Mine will be doing Calvert online academy next year and he's very excited. If you want anymore info on it let me know~! GL
Should I go to school now?? [2007-05-06]
HI all. First I want to say what a wonderful support system you all have here. To be able to help each other with anything work or life related is better than any office job i've even had. And now for my dilemma...
I have been wanting to feel more productive for a long time. Ihave beena military wife for 12 yrs and getting an education and keeping a job has been a challenge for me. Needless to say we move alot. A few weeks ago my husbands boss sent me an email about military spouses doing medical transcription. I have been researching day and night since he sent it. I haven't been this excited about a job opportunity in years. The only thing is I think it may have come at a bad time. I am currently 31wks pregnant and have an 18m/o daughter and I started homeschooling my 11-yr-old this year.
I have been a medical secretary/customer service/patient rep you name it and I think MT'ing would be right up my alley. Should I wait to have the baby to start school? I'm just so excited about this I want to jump in and start now. It would give me a couple of months w/out another mouth to feed and diaper to change to get through as much of the school as I can. But what do you all think? I've already decided to go to M-Tec or Andrews.. My husband likes the looks of M-Tec but I noticed alot of people on boards lean toward Andrews. Any and all advice would be appreciated.
Thanks!!!
LPN to MT [2007-04-09]
I worked full time while training online for MT, then went part time as a nurse and started working part time in an internship program. This part lasted six months, but I did slide right into an MT job (at home) as soon as the intern program was over. Perhaps you could do that while still keeping a part time nurse position for a while.
Tis true about the starting pay, as it will take you a while to build up your productivity. After all, MT work is production based in most places.
Having an LPN background of 16 years was helpful in understanding content. But, on the other hand, it was a problem because of the differences. I'd spent 16 years writing PO, PRN, NPO T/F, cc/hr, etc. It was difficult to be using those (and numerous other) abbreviations at work and then remember to transcribe them differently as an MT (p.o., p.r.n., n.p.o., etc.). The same is true for medical pronunciations. You would easily recognize a medical term prounced the way you have always heard it. But, you may not even remotely recognize the word when transcribing for someone from a different area, even if it's just on the other side of the US (much less from another country.) As before mentioned by other posters, the MT world has a language all it's own. And if that is not enough, each client has account specifics they want followed that may differ a bit from what you were taught. It can be worth the effort, but it will also be difficult at times.
I wish you the best of luck in whatever you decided to do.
sorry [2007-02-12]
OMG I'm getting aggravated. I just typed this long response and it didn't seem to work.
I wanted to apologize for asking the same question that has been posted below. I wanted to add a few things.
I went to aamt.org and clicked on all the school's website, but it's hard to tell what's what. My original thought was to go with Career Step but now after reading other posts, I'm not so sure. med Tec seems like it would take forever. I'm only going to be able to train in the evenings after work (with a 4 month old and little help) and on the weekends (when DH is home), so I need something that I can actually get done. Price is an issue to a degree, but I'd pay more to get a good program that will allow me to work from home immediately.
I also wondered what y'all thought about an associate degree from Kaplan Univ. online. I already have an Associate in GS and an LVN cert. I don't want to waste time on a degree I don't need.
I also found an employer willing to train. Is that a good idea? If I quit working for them, would I be able to find work elsewhere as an MT?
Thanks again so much for any help!
Natural family planning [2006-09-10]
The Art of Natural Family Planning by Kippley is a good book. I don't agree with his views on Church teaching..but the charting part is very good. Buy a B-D basal thermometer at wal-mart. Here is a link to buy the book. You may also want to get a pack of blank charts. BTW, any librarian should be able to find this book through ILL.
http://ccli.org/store/onlineshopping.php?criteria=category&f_cat=englishbasic&catpr=2&order_by=name
My godmother teaches NFP, email me if you want her #.
www.fertilityfriend.com has free online charting.
MT Training ... what's best? [2006-09-06]
I'm a SAHM who's looking to get back to work. I've been researching online MT training programs and some from my local schools. The least expensive is CareerStep. Has anyone ever used them for training and can offer any information? I called a local MT company for any recommendation they could offer. They said to be sure whoever I choose offers job placement assistance. They don't hire grads without actual work experience but told me to call them after I have about a year of experience. I would like to be a subcontractor and work from home since my 3rd child is still at home but will attend preschool in the afternoons starting next week. If any of you would offer me any tips or information, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
The best company [2006-07-18]
Good luck with your marriage and having children! I used to work for Spheris and really felt they were not a good company to work for! I am working for a company now that I love! The name is Zylomed...I am not sure about all the benefits..I know they have insurance, but i have been working as a subcontractor and just recentloy went full time, but still as a subcontractor. I really don't know about PAID maternity leave, but I know when I had my son, they were very understanding, gave me as much time off as I needed, and took me right back when I was ready to come back....however, I was part time and did not have any benefits or that kind of thing, but I still thought it was awesome that I could take that time off and go right back.
To be honest, I'm not sure I know of any online company that offers all that good stuff like paid vacation, paid materinty, great insurance...etc....that's why I sometimes think working for a local hospital is a little better other than the fact that they are not as flexible with their schedules as the online companies are. At any rate, I have worked for MedQuist, Spheris, and before Spheris was Spheris, I forget who they were, but I worked for them also....and I like Zylomed the best. Their website is Zylomed.com and there is a test that I believe is online and you can take....if you have any other questions, just let me know, I am always glad to help. I don't know if they are hiring at this time, but they are one to keep in mind.
So happy for you! Do you have any grandparents nearby? sm [2006-07-16]
I am the grandmother of identical twin girls. Although it was my daughter's first pregnancy, she was terrified. MOM, what are we going to do!!!!? Two of this, two of that. How are we going to afford this? and on, and on and on.
I have 4 kids of my own, the youngest just graduating from elementary school. The oldest is the mother of the twins who are now 2-1/2.
When those girls were born, everyone's life changed in a heart beat. Everyone got together and got stuff and decided to help out. The acquaintance network turned into the twins network. They have 3 grammies, maternal (me), paternal and step-paternal. We do the grammie shuffle and take turns babysitting. We are all only mid-forties and that helps. :) We all get along and will call and say Grammie one to grammie two, are you ready for home invasion? :)
We had friends from all over donating clothes, etc., and still do. We're not too proud for yard sales eitheras they don't always have to match each other. There is no way they need to because they are so totally different and yet so exactly the same.
It is the strangest most wonderful experience that we have all ever had in our lives. I still cannot get over it to this day. Sometimes I just sit and watch them for a while and I can't even put it into words.
My son and his wife just had a baby boy and it's just too easy with just one, but my daughter (twin's mom) was holding him the other day and asked, What do you think mom, should I do one more? I said, What if you have twins again? and she said, oh well, I've done it before, I can do it again.
The good thing is, the twins have kept each other occupied since day one. As long as they are together, they don't need too much. I used to type for hours with the 2 sitting in the playpen passing toys back and forth.
Consider yourself doubly blessed and good luck to you. I'd be happy to give you more input if you feel like sharing your email address.
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Not with this position...I have to work 8-4 p.m. [2006-07-11]
I agree with you....but at the same time, I have been single for 8 years and struggling always! I was offered a full time position with awesome money that I just could not pass up, but the only catch wsa that I have to be online from 8-4 monday through friday, and it was my choice to do that.....it is tough, and my son is in daycare, but I feel that in order for me to be able to make a living and be out on my own to pay rent, food, etc....I'm sure you knjow what I mean, I have to do this.
I am home, and if he is sick I keep him home...butright now, him being so small I cannot get anything done while he is here and it's okay because I know that spending time with him is important and i do and love spending time with him. Having been through the struggling part of working part time because I want spend more time doing things with my girls and going to school, etc, makes me really appreciate the fact that I am working full time and making enough money to be able to have fun on the weekends and vacation days and just to be able to do the things that I have not been able to do with them in the past.....Believe me, I know money isn't everything, but when your single...money can determine whether you have to live with your parents or you get to live out on your own! In my case anyway.
Have a good day!
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