Current RN student

[Bmike23]

So I am currently in an ADN program in Florida. I would like to work sat and sun as either a CNA or home health aid and not only make some money, but strengthen my patient care little. My question is, what do I have to do in the State of Florida to become a CNA/Home health aid? Do I need some sort of certification to just help elderly people at their house bath, organize meds, wound care, vitals, and all that? If so how do I do it?

[Luchador, CNA, EMT-B]

4 minutes ago, byesner23 said:

So I am currently in an ADN program in Florida. I would like to work sat and sun as either a CNA or home health aid and not only make some money, but strengthen my patient care little. My question is, what do I have to do in the State of Florida to become a CNA/Home health aid? Do I need some sort of certification to just help elderly people at their house bath, organize meds, wound care, vitals, and all that? If so how do I do it?

Google is your amigo

https://floridasnursing.gov/licensing/certified-nursing-assistant-examination/

Applicants to become a Certified Nurse Assistant by Examination must meet the following requirements to proceed with the application process.

The requirements are as follows and can be found in Section 464.203, F.S.:

Has a high school diploma, or its equivalent; or

Is at least 18 years of age.

Has completed the curriculum developed under the Enterprise Florida Jobs and Education Partnership Grant and achieved a minimum score, established by rule of the board, on the nursing assistant competency examination, which consists of a written portion and skills-demonstration portion, approved by the board and administered at a site and by personnel approved by the department.

Note: If an applicant fails to pass the nursing assistant competency examination in three attempts, the applicant is not eligible for reexamination unless the applicant completes an approved training program.

Electronic Fingerprinting

Applicants with Criminal History

Health Care Fraud; Disqualification for License, Certificate, or Registration

[apmarquez]

In Florida you can challenge the state exam for cnas after completion of fundamentals or you can work as a nursing student for some facilities after completion of fundamentals.