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    scared to death

    aundrea543 replied to NewPICURN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just want to thank the op and all who have commented. I'm in a similar situation and this thread has helped :bowingpur Thank
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    What was the hardest skill for you to learn?

    aundrea543 replied to FutureNurse33702's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I struggled with BP during classes and had to inflate 3 times on the State exam before I got it right. Haven't found a job yet, so I'm trying to keep up on the skill by practicing at home, and I've...
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    Working Privately??

    aundrea543 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have a general ? about working as a CNA hired privately by a family. To give you some background, I recently became certified in FL, and there is a possible opportunity for me to get paid by a...
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    Tampa Bay CNA Courses - Evening and/or Weekend?

    aundrea543 replied to FutureNurse33702's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/cna/lst_training.pdf you can try looking here :) hope this helps and good
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    CNA certification question

    aundrea543 replied to Mami.Melissa's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    it definately depends on the employer, but just an fyi here is some info from the fl dept. of health. http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/cna/cna-faqs.htm "q. are there instances where i may begin my...
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    Working Privately??

    aundrea543 replied to aundrea543's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Can anyone atleast point me in the right direction?? I'm still stumped on this
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    Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    aundrea543 replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    I just finished CNA classes and have no work experience yet... but during our clinicals in the nursing home my classmates and I have a pretty hilarious story when it comes to a particular resident....
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    32 year old dude enrolled in CNA program this morning...

    aundrea543 replied to doulos's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats! and Kudos to you on the decision for a career change. You are obviously going to be great with this as you truly have compassion. Congrats again and keep us posted on your
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    Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    aundrea543 replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :anpom::hpygrp::ancong!::hpygrp::anpom: CONGRATS TO YOU
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    Online CNA Training in Florida

    aundrea543 replied to rholman's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i 100% agree i passed my cna skills exam with flying colors but i can promise you i wouldn't have done as well (or even passed at all) if i didn't take the class. you really learn better with hands...
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    Online CNA Training in Florida

    aundrea543 replied to rholman's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    no problem. happy to help. starting pay all depends on your emplyer of course, but from what i've been hearing in my general area (sw fl - port charlotte) it ranges from $11.00 - $15.00 our instructor...
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    How Beneficial?

    aundrea543 replied to Faith213's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    something else to keep in mind is that as a nurse you'll have cna's working under you. if you've done what they do, you'll appreciate them more and not become a "high and mighty" sort of nurse. just...
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    Online CNA Training in Florida

    aundrea543 replied to rholman's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    from what i understand in fl you can challange the cna state exam without taking any courses at all. if you truly wanted to you could go to http://www.prometric.com/nurseaide/fl.htm you'll find a...
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    Am I physically capable of being a CNA?

    aundrea543 replied to mom2_5dogs's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    like the other posters here have said... i don't know that any of these things would prevent you from being able to do the job... but remember that home health is an option as a cna and might be a...
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    How to leave work at work..

    aundrea543 replied to Hausfrau's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Great advice! Exactly what I would
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    Surgical CNA in hospital

    aundrea543 replied to kdwyer's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    congrats on the new job! i don't really have any advice as i've never worked as a cna yet (just passed yesterday) but good luck to you and congrats
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    Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    aundrea543 replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :igtsyt: i did it! i am officially a cna!!! and to all else who've passed :ancong!:
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    Getting in shape/Losing weight in pre-nursing/NS support thread

    aundrea543 replied to wishNhopeNdreamN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    2 lbs is great :) think of what 2lbs of hamburger looks like Great job and keep it up
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    Getting in shape/Losing weight in pre-nursing/NS support thread

    aundrea543 replied to wishNhopeNdreamN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am so happy I found this thread! I was trying to get into shape before starting CNA classes and for 6 glorious weeks I was doing great. I was eating well for the most part and working out at home...
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    What should I bring to class my first day?

    aundrea543 replied to ReadingCNA2b's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    sounds to me like you have everything :) Usually on first day they'll let you know what you'll need to aquire for the classes to come, oh and good call on the backpack... if it's anything like mine,...
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    State Exam FRIDAY!

    aundrea543 replied to FutureNurse23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :balloons::ancong!::balloons:
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    State Exam FRIDAY!

    aundrea543 replied to FutureNurse23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good
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    Cna exam help

    aundrea543 replied to blueskynoclouds's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks As far as putting them at the bottom... I wouldn't just because they're considered contaminated and you don't want to put them on the clean sheets... also be mindful about not holding them...
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    Want to hear about my huge BOMB at my state skills exam???

    aundrea543 replied to naide88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My test is scheduled for June 5th. I'm a bundle of nerves and it's nice to hear from people who've experienced this. I do want to encourage you to go back if you didn't pass. I had a friend who failed...
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    Cna exam help

    aundrea543 replied to blueskynoclouds's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In class we are taught the following: 1) dirty linens go straight to the hamper (but if there isn't one in your test room the plastic bag is a good suggestion and is what we do at clinicals) 2) ROM...