Can A Lvn Work As A Cna Or Any Work? For Now? With Diploma?

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Hello fellow nurses..just wanted to know if I can work as a CNA or any type of jobs related to the medical field with just a DIPLOMA? im running out of money and still studying for my boards. PLEASE HELP..thanks!! :trout:

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I got a job in LTC and worked as a STNA towards the end of my schooling. It worked out great. I only did 2-3 evenings per week. I had no problem getting a job. I am in Ohio.

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I got a job in LTC and worked as a STNA towards the end of my schooling. It worked out great. I only did 2-3 evenings per week. I had no problem getting a job. I am in Ohio.

woah..heheh what's a LTC? and a STNA? so i can apply at those jobs? and wat are your duties? do they have that in CALIFORNIA were im at? thanks!!!:monkeydance:

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OR as a medical assistant?

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Specializes in Mother-Baby, Rehab, Hospice, Memory Care.

So you have graduated from nursing school? Are you a GVN? You should have a temporary license until you pass your boards. I worked as a GVN for a couple weeks before I got my license. The only difference is a $1-2 in pay per hour.

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Specializes in Knuckle Dragging Nurse aka MTA.

I worked as a CNA all during nursing school, after I got my diploma up until I got my passing test result.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
woah..heheh what's a LTC? and a STNA?
LTC = Long Term Care facility (also known as a nursing home)

STNA = State-trained Nursing Assistant (Ohio calls them STNAs, but the other states refer to them as CNAs)

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