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  1. Qestions about being a CNA

    CNAinTampa replied to teysmith's topic in Medical Assistant, 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...

  2. Battle of the Shifts!!!

    CNAinTampa replied to greeniebean's topic in Medical Assistant, 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

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

    CNAinTampa replied to Chica17's topic in Medical Assistant, 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...

  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

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

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

    yeah and medical assisting is NOT regulated. Florida sure is

  6. CNA? MA? similar?

    CNAinTampa replied to lilSiouXz's topic in Medical Assistant, 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...

  7. CNA? MA? similar?

    CNAinTampa replied to lilSiouXz's topic in Medical Assistant, 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...

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

    CNAinTampa replied to Hopeful76's topic in Medical Assistant, 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...

  9. CNA hourly pay rate?

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

    time to move! i make then that at Apple

  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...

  11. potential newbie

    CNAinTampa replied to sophiesmom80's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

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

  12. Cna Vs. Medical Assistant

    CNAinTampa replied to gkbroaro's topic in Medical Assistant, 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

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

    CNAinTampa replied to breeqt's topic in Florida Nursing

    ya and you might get stuck on

  14. Will I be neglectful and selfish?

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

    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...

  15. white uniforms

    CNAinTampa replied to kelsbarnet's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

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

  16. LPN tech schools LA area? Reviews too please!

    CNAinTampa posted a topic in California Nursing

    I have searched and only found programs through a college. Are there any LPN schools in the area that are at a tech school such as a full time one year school? I have my CNA in Florida and will be...

  17. CNA jobs in Phoenix, AZ

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

    my mom worked at a private 8 bed LTC facility. She made good $ and the place was literally a mansion. Family Care Home, head quarters in on Gilbert. The lady that owns the homes had 4-5 private homes...

  18. Will I be neglectful and selfish?

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

    my mom went to nursing school when i was 8 and my sister was five. I just called her and we talked about mom going to school-- neither of us even remember much that far back lol! Mom made sure to...

  19. no lpns?

    CNAinTampa replied to kkcontractors's topic in Florida Nursing

    In plant city, my friend works at the hospital and makes $19 as a LPN with one year exp. It is a bit far from Tampa but $19 is not bad for passing out meds which is what she

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

    CNAinTampa replied to breeqt's topic in Florida Nursing

    My mother is a chemo nurse at Bay Pines.. She regularly has 5-6 patients WHILE training new grads. Tampa is suppose to be run a lot better but she dislikes Bay Pines. She has been stuck on the same...

  21. Anyone attending Galen school of nursing, St petersburg/Tampa????

    CNAinTampa replied to flower2007's topic in Florida Nursing

    While there is no "wait list" at ptec it is ridiculously competitive to get into AND they only accept like 2 classes a year. So while there is no "wait list" it is still hard to get into-- NOT easy if...

  22. Working while in Nursing school

    CNAinTampa replied to ZootRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Where can I find out about this scholarship? Thank