Endorsing my WA CNA license to FL

NICUmiiki, DNP, NP · Nov 6, 2013

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

Graduation2016 · Nov 6, 2013

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.

lllenjolll · Nov 15, 2013

@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.

NICUmiiki, DNP, NP · Nov 15, 2013

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.