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    scared to death

    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?

    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??

    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?

    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

    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??

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

    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....
  8. 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
  9. :anpom::hpygrp::ancong!::hpygrp::anpom: CONGRATS TO YOU
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    Online CNA Training in Florida

    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

    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?

    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

    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?

    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..

    Great advice! Exactly what I would
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    Surgical CNA in hospital

    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
  17. :igtsyt: i did it! i am officially a cna!!! and to all else who've passed :ancong!:
  18. 2 lbs is great :) think of what 2lbs of hamburger looks like Great job and keep it up
  19. 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?

    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!

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

    Good
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    Cna exam help

    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...
  24. 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

    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...