Endorsing my WA CNA license to FL

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...hi. I'm planning to move to FL in four months from washington state..

is it possible to transfer my CNA license to FL state

even though I have an RN license for FL state?

Help? Thanks.

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Specializes in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.

Just curious. If you are an RN, why would you want to work as a CNA?

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Just curious. If you are an RN, why would you want to work as a CNA?[

I was wondering the same thing. Especially in FL CNA's salary is so low compared to the rest of the states.

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@ador and mikii

I am planning to move from WA state to FL state. I just received my Florida license and has zero experience as an RN (aside from my clinical experience as a student of course) but have ample experience as a CNA.

It worries me that what if I won't get job immediately. Since I don't know anyone there.

Some people advised me to apply first before moving, but I don't think I have a high chance of getting interviewed or picked if I don't have any local address in Florida. Besides, I really intended to live in a sunny state that's why I applied there. It's just my family situation holding me back.

What do you think? Is it a bad move? I'm really confused.

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Specializes in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.

Many facilities won't let you work at a lower level than your license. I'm not in Florida, but as soon as you graduate, they will not let you work as a tech anymore. Just something to ask about if you do apply for CNA jobs.

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