CNAinTampa

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1. Qestions about being a CNA

   CNAinTampa replied to teysmith's topic in CNA/MA

   she said they have cna accountability charts.. i'm assuming that is what she uses for charting. just use the universal standard precautions and act as if EVERYONE has hep/aids/mrsa and you'll be fine.:redbeathe

2. Battle of the Shifts!!!

   CNAinTampa replied to greeniebean's topic in CNA/MA

   3rd shift is hard. we have way more pt and at my work, we do all the linens & clean everything. plus no one sleeps the whole night through.

3. New CNAs- Have any trouble finding a job??

   CNAinTampa replied to Chica17's topic in CNA/MA

   Here in Tampa it is not impossible to find work as a newly licensed CNA. I applied for 5 days with no luck (lots of on the spot interviews with only 'must be able to work ALL shifts PRN' which I was not okay with.. I then started asking for 11p-7a wh...

4. How expensive is your program?

   CNAinTampa replied to ZanatuBelmont's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   $3,500 is the cost of the program I'm starting next year (Hopefully I get in!!!) which includes books, uniforms, & medical stuff like gloves.

5. Just a few general queshtions once you get hired as a CNA

   CNAinTampa replied to Hopeful76's topic in CNA/MA

   yeah and medical assisting is NOT regulated. Florida sure is different..

6. CNA? MA? similar?

   CNAinTampa replied to lilSiouXz's topic in CNA/MA

   Plus the pay of a MA and CNA is about equal and OMG the cost of the programs are drastically different. MA programs in Tampa are about 12,000 just to make $10-15 an hour. CNA programs are $250-500 to make $10 @ hospitals, $10-12 home health, & $1...

7. CNA? MA? similar?

   CNAinTampa replied to lilSiouXz's topic in CNA/MA

   Medical assistants are under the supervision of doctors, usually in their offices. I have yet to see any jobs listed in hospitals in Tampa. CNAs are under the direction of nurses. CNAs/MA can do different things by state. If you want to become a LPN ...

8. Just a few general queshtions once you get hired as a CNA

   CNAinTampa replied to Hopeful76's topic in CNA/MA

   here in florida it is rally hard to find a course with more then 40 hours of training. it is b/c every state has different requirements. some states such as florida do not require an exam-- you can challenge it if you can pass the skills.

9. CNA hourly pay rate?

   CNAinTampa replied to SuBinCRNAtoBe's topic in CNA/MA

   time to move! i make then that at Apple Computers

10. LA area lpn schools? Coming from FL

    CNAinTampa posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I am moving to LA in Sept I wanted to get the low down on some of the accredited trade schools in the LA area. I did my home work and found a few but they all want me to fly out to tour campus. NO WAY could afford that right now, yikes! I am interest...

11. potential newbie

    CNAinTampa replied to sophiesmom80's topic in CNA/MA

    don't buy scrubs until you know what colors you can wear! I made that mistake..

12. Cna Vs. Medical Assistant

    CNAinTampa replied to gkbroaro's topic in CNA/MA

    well here in Fl there aren't any regulations/licensing of MAs so I would stick to something with an actual license if it is not licensed in your state. CNA make about $12.(depending on location!!)

13. Does n-e-1 have info on the VA hospital

    CNAinTampa replied to breeqt's topic in Florida

    ya and you might get stuck on it.

14. Will I be neglectful and selfish?

    CNAinTampa replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing

    however, being able to pay the bills is key in life! if you can pay bills (even if stretched tight!) without working then sure stay home. However when I grew up with my single mom of to, having a house, good food & $ for a surgery of mine was ama...

15. white uniforms

    CNAinTampa replied to kelsbarnet's topic in Uniform/Gear

    nude color undies. white undies will show through and it looks ... not so good.