The most beautiful word in the English language: Done.
I am done. When I started I did not realize how hard the course would be.....but I am glad it was hard and I am glad I got through. I remember thinking when I first registered with Andrews School that I was not sure if it was the best choice because it was not an accredited school. Now I know that it was the best choice. So those of you who have just started and are wondering if you made the right choice, relax...you are in the best place. When it gets too hard....keep going. Just keep on going. Whine a little bit here and there and then get back to figuring out those codes, one by one. One day you will be able to type the word "Done" and it will feel soooooo good. Good luck to all of you. It is hard but very very worth it. Just want to encourage all those still working.
Also, just wanted to share the news that I got a job at the hospital I have worked for in transcription for many years. They hired me as an ER coder. I start next Monday. I will train about 3 days and then work from home. I am excited to get a little experience under my belt and then take my CCS in December and then watch out world, here I come. Thank you Andrews School, Thank you Linda, Thank you Glenda, Thank you Debby and the other instructors. Thank you for my new career. I can do this!
Congratulations!!!!!!!! This is great news!!!!!!!!
Be sure to let me know if you have any questions getting ready for the CCS.
FanTAStic!!! I am so excited about your new job! Please continue to keep us updated. You all have my e-mail address. All of you have the phone number that rings at my desk. I am (almost) always available (and eager) to talk to our students and graduates. Even though you are 'done' with your studies, I hope you'll never be done with us!!!
This is just the kind of message that I would love to see on our Facebook page if you ever have time. Just take out all identifying information and never talk about your employer in any way that can identify them. That's proper business etiquette, of course, since employers don't like to be talked about by name unless they say so. :)
As far as the school, I LOVE to have the school talked about - on blogs, on Facebook - on Twitter, on e-mail, at your neighborhood garage sale, ...you get the poiint. Word-of-mouth is the best advertising our school gets!!!
Congratulations!!!!
Adding my congratulations in here! I am encouraged by all the great posts about jobs, the future outlook of coding, and just the encouragement to keep going.
Congratulations, Lana!
Congrats! I'm hoping to get some kind of internship or job soon as well.