CNA program in S FL

[Miwila]

Does anyone know of any thorough CNA programs in Dade or Broward County? And I mean something really good - not one of those deals where they rush you through without really teaching you anything because they want your money. I was also told a few years ago that the state was going to mandate one year of training for nursing assistant courses and I was wondering if that had been implemented yet.

[UM Review RN, ASN, RN]

Try your local Red Cross or your local community college. Good luck.

[dark_light]

Miwila,

Did you ever find anything? I am currently training myself to challenge the CNA exam (I completed first semester of an LPN program a few years ago) but would feel much more comfortable with any training... even a refresher! Thus far, I have not been able to find any training courses in the area.

If anyone knows of any evening or weekend CNA programs in Broward or Dade, please let me know.

[KdnRN2B]

try your local red cross or your local community college. good luck.

miwila,

did you ever find anything? i am currently training myself to challenge the cna exam (i completed first semester of an lpn program a few years ago) but would feel much more comfortable with any training... even a refresher! thus far, i have not been able to find any training courses in the area.

if anyone knows of any evening or weekend cna programs in broward or dade, please let me know.

i was also looking into cna/pct prgrams and i have found some good one here are a few with there website:

mcfatter tech center

6500 nova drive

davie, florida 33317

http://www.mcfattertech.com

5 week program $315

phone: [phone]

note: this program is not listed but if you call they will give you info on that program

progressive training center incorporated

[phone] progressivetc.com

nursing unlimited, incorporated

[phone]

18405 nw 2nd ave, miami gardens, fl

nursingunlimited.com

from the florida certified nursing assistants council website

http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/cna/lst_training.pdf

hope i could help

[labrador4122, RN]

KdnRN2b,

you took the words out of my mouth. I was going to post nursing unlimited.

Alot of the people who I know at work that are nursing asistants went there to nursing unlimited. THey finished in 3 months then took the state exam and passed, and it is not that expensive either, probably between 300-$500

[KdnRN2B]

KdnRN2b,

you took the words out of my mouth. I was going to post nursing unlimited.

Alot of the people who I know at work that are nursing asistants went there to nursing unlimited. THey finished in 3 months then took the state exam and passed, and it is not that expensive either, probably between 300-$500

Hey Bubblebee, I just wanted to know if you work in a hospital or a LTC and does the CNA do, what are thier duties and last would u recommend this for a student, is it worth it or just stick to my little day job :) thanks

[Miwila]

I hear a lot of people referring Nurses Unlimited. I also believe National has a CNA course. National is supposed to be an excellent vocational school but I've never heard anyone talk about their CNA course.

[labrador4122, RN]

Hey Bubblebee, I just wanted to know if you work in a hospital or a LTC and does the CNA do, what are thier duties and last would u recommend this for a student, is it worth it or just stick to my little day job :) thanks

i work in a hospital.

I worked there too as a "CNA" but I had a medical assistant certificate, but the duties are the same as a CNA.

you do vitals, weigh patients, take labs down to laboratory, transfer patients from floor to floor, sometimes feed babies w/o parents, change beds, sometimes feed patients who can't feed themselves, give baths to ICU patients, assist the RN with procedures, sometimes hold down kids to do the procedures, sometimes you have to be a sitter for the anorexic or the risk for suicide patients-- it all depends what section you are working at that day. (I used to work in the FLOAT team, where they place you anywhere they need staff).

I did this before, during and even after nursing school before passing boards... and I really liked the experience it brought me. As a nurse I can tell you that I was very comfortable when I started, and I wasn't scared. I already new the charting system, and how to order labs and little tricks along the way.

[KdnRN2B]

i work in a hospital.

I worked there too as a "CNA" but I had a medical assistant certificate, but the duties are the same as a CNA.

you do vitals, weigh patients, take labs down to laboratory, transfer patients from floor to floor, sometimes feed babies w/o parents, change beds, sometimes feed patients who can't feed themselves, give baths to ICU patients, assist the RN with procedures, sometimes hold down kids to do the procedures, sometimes you have to be a sitter for the anorexic or the risk for suicide patients-- it all depends what section you are working at that day. (I used to work in the FLOAT team, where they place you anywhere they need staff).

I did this before, during and even after nursing school before passing boards... and I really liked the experience it brought me. As a nurse I can tell you that I was very comfortable when I started, and I wasn't scared. I already new the charting system, and how to order labs and little tricks along the way.

Thanks Bumblebee you always give very good response...youre so cool :yeah:but I have one more question....do these hospital hire CNAs with no experience...Im planning doing the CNA course and get my phlebotomyand EKG certificate...what do think of that is it a waste of time ?

[Miwila]

Thanks Bumblebee you always give very good response...youre so cool :yeah:but I have one more question....do these hospital hire CNAs with no experience...Im planning doing the CNA course and get my phlebotomyand EKG certificate...what do think of that is it a waste of time ?

Okay I know the question was for Bumblebee but until she answers I can tell you from my experience it is tough for a CNA with no experience to find work in a hospital, especially in a job market as competitive as S FL. But if you're studying to be a CNA with phleb and an EKG why not just become a Patient Care Tech? They are CNA's trained to do phleb EKG and you'd probably be able to get a job in a hospital then.

[KdnRN2B]

Okay I know the question was for Bumblebee but until she answers I can tell you from my experience it is tough for a CNA with no experience to find work in a hospital, especially in a job market as competitive as S FL. But if you're studying to be a CNA with phleb and an EKG why not just become a Patient Care Tech? They are CNA's trained to do phleb EKG and you'd probably be able to get a job in a hospital then.

Hey Miwila, thanks for your resonse at first I was thinking about doing that the cost for PCT programs are too expensive so I have to take one class at a time for example the CNA program is around $300 so between that time I can save and [ay for the phlebotomy class and then the EKG...Basically I have to break the cost up and I find that you finish faster...sounds crazy but I need to start working in the hospital ASAP im itching to get in ans start doing something....ANYTHING LOL!!! I think it would also be a great experience for nursing school...im guessing

[RN2BFawnie]

Miwila,

Did you ever find anything? I am currently training myself to challenge the CNA exam (I completed first semester of an LPN program a few years ago) but would feel much more comfortable with any training... even a refresher! Thus far, I have not been able to find any training courses in the area.

If anyone knows of any evening or weekend CNA programs in Broward or Dade, please let me know.

I just started an evening CNA program in Broward at the Center for Career Training. Yesterday was my first day and I think the instructor is pretty good. It is a 2 month program with an externship and they give the state exam on site. Class size is pretty small and the hours are perfect.