In Florida, can a CNA draw blood? I do not see it under the Florida Nurse Practice act. I have heard that CNAs can be trained to do so without a phlebotomy cert. Can you clarify? Also, outside of the...
Here in Florida, CNA's are licensed. You are issed a CNA license from the Florida Board of Nursing. Scope is narrow, you can do cery basic nursing trasks, vitals, transfers, assisting bathing, eating...
WOW!! Great info! Thanks! Where are you located? I read that you went to Largo med prep, I am in New Port Richey and would love to get in with BayCare. I heard Bayada is not the best agency to work...
I am going to be taking the exam soon, wanted to do it a year ago and then my plans were put on hold. I want to go into home health. Right away. I do not want LTC or hosp. Do you think I can find...
PHCC itself told me. They told me they no longer put people on a list, they have to reapply each year and admission is based on the NET. However, there are still people that have been on the waiting...
Hi, I am in NPR too. The Keiser you are referring to was previously Higher Level Vocational that went out of business. I too called them Monday and have not gotten a call back yet. THey said they are...
oh, I am sorry, I thought you were in florida. ooops! I have been in dental for a long time, so the vitals, hand washing and general patient ethics I know. My BFF is an RN so she is going to help me...
Brenney9101 replied to Brenney9101's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
well, I have definitly decided on NA, not MA. Thanks for the input. Now, here is another question. I am really wanting to do home health. Do you think it would be out of the question for me to get a...
Brenney9101 replied to Brenney9101's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
Hi there! Actually, Penn Foster is approved with AMT that after a clinical work extern of 200 hours (through the training program), you can sit for it. It is in their literature and on their (penns)...
Hello. I would like to get some opinions here.... Please help me decide what to do. I will be an LPN, just not sure when. I am hanging onto the article posted regarding NAPNES and RUE Ed. forming an...
I too called them to find out info, and the girl on the phone was rude and told me nothing except how to get there for an interview with a counselor. I explained I needed to know cost first before I...
i am sure it is different in all regions, but i was lucky to get an advisor at a local community college to really break down getting into the lpn program here, (tampa bay) ... she gave me these stats...
Brenney9101 replied to Carolinamom's topic in Nursing Career
I am changing careers to nursing! I have done pediatric dental hygiene since I was 20, so it is really all I know! LOL!! I have decided to persue the nurse route and im in the process of studying for...