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1. Preemptive Horizontal Violence, Get 'em Before They Start

   hvlqodvhiniyc posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm suprised at how quickly and dismissively threads are closed here to persons seeking information about joining the nursing profession with a negative criminal background. allnurses.com seems to have instituted this as a policy. I'm struck that tha...

2. Wages around the country?

   hvlqodvhiniyc replied to paffsc's topic in CNA/MA

   Try http://mysalary.com It alows searching by job title (CNA, LPN, etc.) and zip code. Then results are broken out by, e.g., CNA in a Nursing Home, CNA in LTC, etc. and with benefits listed seperately. Click Tools => Salary Wizard. No need to regi...

3. Wages around the country?

   hvlqodvhiniyc replied to paffsc's topic in CNA/MA

   I like http://mysalary.com do Tools -> Salary wizard. No need to join first time. Search on CNA and your prospective zip code. The ranges are broken out by CNA, CNA in a nursing home, CNA in a LTC facility, etc. Click one, hit the back button. Lo...

4. Bridge Class

   hvlqodvhiniyc replied to Justin08's topic in CNA/MA

   We have a retired NYC EMT who test prepped for the CNA Exam. No required hours of CNA classes in Florida. Just a comprehensive written and skills test earned the CNA certificate. The hospital provided additional training for the job title Patient Car...

5. Sleeping on The Job?

   hvlqodvhiniyc replied to pam78's topic in General Nursing

   It's a really old thread for true, so time for an anecdote. We had someone who was fired for sleeping on the job who fought the termination. In the employee manual/code of conduct, sleeping on the job wasn't prohibited. To whomever who wrote the book...

6. What was the hardest skill for you to learn?

   hvlqodvhiniyc replied to FutureNurse33702's topic in CNA/MA

   ROM was also difficult for me. I solved my difficulty by writing down what I would do from the book and skill checklist. Then I spoke it out loud as I practiced. Like a script. It goes sort of like, "The nurse asked me to do range of motion excercise...

7. CNA jobs for those without diploma?

   hvlqodvhiniyc replied to dancer_meggs's topic in General Nursing

   You must be 18 OR have a High School diploma OR equivalent to challenge (E 3) the CNA exam. In Florida, you must be 18 to take the GED (High School equivalency diploma) or receive an age waiver from the local School Board. You might be able to take t...

8. Taking TN class but challenging FL board?

   hvlqodvhiniyc replied to dancer_meggs's topic in CNA/MA

   In another thread you (dancer_meggs) posted that you were 16 and had not yet graduated from high school. You must be 18 OR have a High School diploma OR equivalent to challenge (E 3) the CNA exam. In Florida, you must be 18 to take the GED (High Scho...

9. Taking TN class but challenging FL board?

   hvlqodvhiniyc replied to dancer_meggs's topic in CNA/MA

   You are correct about no training required to challenge FLACNA. There are 21 skills. You will be given 3 to complete: one personal care, one measurement, one movement. e.g., foot bath, BP, ambulate. Check out the clinical skillset checklist here http...

10. Tampa Bay CNA Course Info anyone? :)

    hvlqodvhiniyc replied to FutureNurse33702's topic in Florida

    Prometric, the company that administrates the CNA application and testing, has the most up to date materials. They have a 2008 Regional Sites list. http://prometric.com/NurseAide/FL.htm Also the latest Certified Nursing Assistant Candidate Informatio...