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  1. Tampa Bay LPN Schools

    LPNDebbie posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am ready to start school to become an LPN but I don't know of a lot of schools in my area that have LPN classes. I have only lived in the Tampa Bay area for a little over 3 years. Erwin Tech is a...

  2. How to train for the clinical CNA exam?

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

    We also had a book but I played CNA at home with a make believe patient in my bed. I wrote all my skills on index cards, turned them upside down and picked them at random so I would not know which...

  3. was it hard for you to..

    LPNDebbie replied to Nelle84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Applied at every hospital and lots of internet job sites and nothing! Obtained my cert in Oct and now it is almost May. Oh well. I did it for x-tra $$ anyway. I am attending LPN school this fall...

  4. Challanging cna exam in fl

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

    St Pete has a 2 weekend class called Florida Medical Prep. It is where I went and it was great! I would NOT recommend challenging the test because the skills test is something you will not pass if...

  5. Frustrated

    LPNDebbie replied to KimberlyRN89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I also have applied EVERYWHERE with nothing. I have also posted an ad in a local newspaper offering my personal services but no calls. I do not regret getting my CNA Certificate because it opened my...

  6. Tampa Bay CNA Courses - Evening and/or Weekend?

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

    I attended the FL MEd Prep course last Aug and did the test/passed on Oct 4th. They give you a study manual the first day and go over some of the book. Be sure to read the entire book at home!...

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

    LPNDebbie replied to Hopeful76's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Florida offers schools that do not require a lot of class time. Skills and manuals need to be studied at home. I passed my CNA test with only 2 weekends of

  8. RN vs Radiation therapist

    LPNDebbie posted a topic in General Students

    So tonight I was going to go to my local community college and get some info on my pre-req's so that I can take them on-line before I start nursing school. Well, I was talking to my superviser at...

  9. RN vs Radiation therapist

    LPNDebbie replied to LPNDebbie's topic in General Students

    Thanks to both of you. As always, you guys bring me right back to where I want to be after I get a little discouraged. My heart is in nursing and an associates is good enough for me so I can't make...

  10. I have a B.A. and thinking about pursuing a CNA

    LPNDebbie replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Have you thought about keeping your current job and maybe voluntering at nursing homes or hospitals? You can wheel people in and out at hospitals, work in the flower/gift shops and lots of other...

  11. Columbus State Community College

    LPNDebbie replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I actually attended classes at CSCC and I can tell you that the instructors are very good. Being a bad student in high school, I was a very good student in college. if CSCC has on-line courses, I...

  12. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

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

    Congrats to everyone who passed! I passed my CNA test this past Saturday. As I am relived, I also felt like they were handing these passing scores to anyone who wanted them. I worked hard for it...

  13. Teaching Hospitals/Grants to pay for bills

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

    I haven't heard more about it but I take my CNA test on Oct 4th and then hopefully I will get hired on at a hospital (hopefully) and then I will get more info from the HR dept or other CNA's or...

  14. Teaching Hospitals/Grants to pay for bills

    LPNDebbie posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just completed my CNA classes and have yet to take the state test. On that note, once I (hopefully) pass, I want to work in a hospital. My co-workers at my current job (not related to the medical...

  15. Apply for CNA or go to LPN school?

    LPNDebbie posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi! I am new to this and am looking for some advice. I am a single mom and I get no child support so it is a must that I work FT while I go to school to become an LPN. I was thinking of getting my...

  16. Teaching Hospitals/Grants to pay for bills

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

    thanks to both of you for replying. It's good to hear that there is something out there like that. I will keep researcing, thank

  17. CNA Class Full Already?

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

    I paid over the phone and registered and as soon as I gave them my credit card info, they told me the days my classes would be. If you showed up to a class that wasn't expecting you, you won't get...

  18. Have you checked out YouTube?

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

    I watched these videos on YouTube before attending my CNA class and found them very helpful. I could actually relate to what the instructor was saying and I felt ahead of the game. Worth giving it a...

  19. unexpected benefit of working as CNA

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

    I start my CNA class next weekend and am looking forward to it. They say nursing is a very rewarding career and it sounds like it starts right off the bat. Just keep in mind that some day we will be...

  20. CNA Schools

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

    I have not done it but was starting to wonder if they can actually teach you what you need to know in 2 weekends. Other training classes are about 6 -11

  21. CNA Schools

    LPNDebbie posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I read posts about CNA classes, I see some people have 10 days of class and 10 days of clinic, etc... I found a school in St. Pete, FL called Florida Medical Prep. I can take the class and be...

  22. CNA Schools

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

    I have not done it but was starting to wonder if they can actually teach you what you need to know in 2 weekends. Other training classes are about 6 -11

  23. Apply for CNA or go to LPN school?

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

    I do not have any medical experience but I would like to start

  24. Tampa Bay CNA Courses - Evening and/or Weekend?

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

    I am in the same boat as you - I have a FT job now but want to get the ball rolling on my CNA certificate to get some experience (and extra $$) before starting nursing school. I am taking the course...

  25. Apply for CNA or go to LPN school?

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

    great advice FutureNurse, sounds like an idea for me too! Good luck to