aundrea543

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   scared to death

   aundrea543 replied to NewPICURN's topic in CNA/MA

   I just want to thank the op and all who have commented. I'm in a similar situation and this thread has helped :bowingpur Thank you
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   What was the hardest skill for you to learn?

   aundrea543 replied to FutureNurse33702's topic in CNA/MA

   I struggled with BP during classes and had to inflate 3 times on the State exam before I got it right. Haven't found a job yet, so I'm trying to keep up on the skill by practicing at home, and I've definately improved. I recommend you buy a cuff and ...
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   Tampa Bay CNA Courses - Evening and/or Weekend?

   aundrea543 replied to FutureNurse33702's topic in CNA/MA

   http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/cna/lst_training.pdf you can try looking here :) hope this helps and good luck
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   CNA certification question

   aundrea543 replied to Mami.Melissa's topic in CNA/MA

   it definately depends on the employer, but just an fyi here is some info from the fl dept. of health. http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/cna/cna-faqs.htm "q. are there instances where i may begin my employment as a nursing assistant prior to obtaining ce...
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   Working Privately??

   aundrea543 replied to aundrea543's topic in CNA/MA

   Can anyone atleast point me in the right direction?? I'm still stumped on this one.
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   Working Privately??

   aundrea543 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I have a general ? about working as a CNA hired privately by a family. To give you some background, I recently became certified in FL, and there is a possible opportunity for me to get paid by a family (federally funded) to "hang out" with their daug...
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   Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

   aundrea543 replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Humor

   I just finished CNA classes and have no work experience yet... but during our clinicals in the nursing home my classmates and I have a pretty hilarious story when it comes to a particular resident. We'll call her Mrs. D. The classmate this involves i...
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   32 year old dude enrolled in CNA program this morning...

   aundrea543 replied to doulos's topic in CNA/MA

   Congrats! and Kudos to you on the decision for a career change. You are obviously going to be great with this as you truly have compassion. Congrats again and keep us posted on your progress
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   Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

   aundrea543 replied to jb2u's topic in CNA/MA

   :anpom::hpygrp::ancong!::hpygrp::anpom: CONGRATS TO YOU BOTH!!!
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    Online CNA Training in Florida

    aundrea543 replied to rholman's topic in CNA/MA

    i 100% agree i passed my cna skills exam with flying colors but i can promise you i wouldn't have done as well (or even passed at all) if i didn't take the class. you really learn better with hands on experience both in the lab at school and the rea...
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    Online CNA Training in Florida

    aundrea543 replied to rholman's topic in CNA/MA

    no problem. happy to help. starting pay all depends on your emplyer of course, but from what i've been hearing in my general area (sw fl - port charlotte) it ranges from $11.00 - $15.00 our instructor said that home health agencies typically pay bett...
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    How Beneficial?

    aundrea543 replied to Faith213's topic in CNA/MA

    something else to keep in mind is that as a nurse you'll have cna's working under you. if you've done what they do, you'll appreciate them more and not become a "high and mighty" sort of nurse. just my good luck and congrats on being accepted to ns
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    Online CNA Training in Florida

    aundrea543 replied to rholman's topic in CNA/MA

    from what i understand in fl you can challange the cna state exam without taking any courses at all. if you truly wanted to you could go to http://www.prometric.com/nurseaide/fl.htm you'll find a clinical skills checklist and other information. pri...
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    Am I physically capable of being a CNA?

    aundrea543 replied to mom2_5dogs's topic in CNA/MA

    like the other posters here have said... i don't know that any of these things would prevent you from being able to do the job... but remember that home health is an option as a cna and might be a better pace for you if you have doubts. good luck wi...
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    How to leave work at work..

    aundrea543 replied to Hausfrau's topic in CNA/MA

    Great advice! Exactly what I would suggest