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  1. Passed exam last week - got a job today!Tampa, FL

    Floridadreamer posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am so excited! Just got my first job as a CNA in a home healthcare agency. Probably not going to be making much $$$, BUT, looking forward to the opportunity and working with clients. Can't believe...

  2. Passed exam last week - got a job today!Tampa, FL

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

    Congrats to you as well! Where are you located and what will be your duties in the hospital? Just curious! You will be fine on the exam.. :) You go

  3. inexperienced CNA finding a job

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

    I don't think you will have a problem. There are plenty of LTC's if that is what you want to do! We do live in FL. Good Luck! I see that you are about the same age as me....starting over? I was in the...

  4. inexperienced CNA finding a job

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

    Just keep practicing! I passed my clinicals last Thursday, practiced until I thought I was going to get sick, then practiced some more! I still froze at the test...(not good at testing) - but passed....

  5. I passed CNA exam! Tampa, Florida

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

    I think with a health and homemaker service to begin with. I have orientation with them this week. It will give me some experience with hands-on. and a quick job. I would like to get into an assisted...

  6. Starting as a new nursing assistant tomorrow morning

    Floridadreamer replied to AZ_LPN_8_26_13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Can you tell us where you are located and what kind of job it is? LTC, hospital? ESPECIALLY....how you like it!!! Congratulations.....bigtime! CNA2day....where do you work that you love your

  7. I passed CNA exam! Tampa, Florida

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

    Thank you! I am

  8. first CNA job

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

    Thanks so much! I have a certification in CPR/AED. Is this the same thing? I received it when I took the class with the American Red

  9. first CNA job

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

    I have just passed my exam yesterday! My question is: What is BLS for Health Care

  10. Husband is a new CNA; I see him differently now

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

    How wonderful...funny thing....as I was taking my CNA course there was this young guy in the class. Seemed kind of goofy...but when we did our clinicals, he was totally different. He really had that...

  11. Need advice! on working with a home heathcare job

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

    Thank you so much!!!! I can tell you have quite the experience. I am so very nervous...not sure where to begin. I have my exam on Thursday...my efforts right now are to pass the test. THEN get my...

  12. Need advice! on working with a home heathcare job

    Floridadreamer posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been offered my first job as CNA for a home health care agency - per diem. I am thinking that this might be a good way to get "Hands-on" experience before my next job...also, they don't require...

  13. How hard is to find a CNA job with minimal work experience?

    Floridadreamer replied to natd9's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Where are you

  14. Board of Nursing

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

    Thank you so very much, Lorelei. I thoroughly looked at each link and feel a bit better. I don't have anything to worry about - just need to send what they are requesting and should be fine. I need to...

  15. Board of Nursing

    Floridadreamer posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Quick question....anyone have a problem with a background check, sending paperwork to the board and getting their license? Something from WAY back 26 years ago (small!) came back to haunt me in my old...

  16. Board of Nursing

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

    I have plenty of common sense, and am following what they are requesting. Just a bit stressed because this means the world to me and had not remembered - it was from WAY back. Believe me, I am going...

  17. CNA to Phlebotomist to Med Aide......

    Floridadreamer replied to misspink789's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Interesting! Does anyone know if there are med aides in Florida (Tampa

  18. CNA to Phlebotomist to Med Aide......

    Floridadreamer replied to misspink789's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What is a med aide? Never heard of

  19. Does cold calling really work?

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

    Thanks so much...employment documents - what are they? Your licenses? I plan on just hitting the sidewalk, so-to-speak....I have tried so many websites through the year trying to find an office job....

  20. Best CNA study book for state certification exam?

    Floridadreamer replied to AZ_LPN_8_26_13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Since you seem to have the written down why don't you locate the same book as you used in the class? You need to keep practicing the skills part - esp. if you are taking the test in November. Empoyer...

  21. Does cold calling really work?

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

    Does anyone know if going in person to a hospital would be

  22. Willl I ever be able to go fast enough?

    Floridadreamer replied to Anise1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I hope they hire the 3rd aide soon! I bet they wonder why the moral is down....the residents should be the priority, don't you think? You go girl!:yeah:I have a feeling that I am going to be a bit...

  23. Willl I ever be able to go fast enough?

    Floridadreamer replied to Anise1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Anise, Are you doing any better? :yeah:I have a feeling I will just like

  24. Becoming a CNA but not moving on to LPN or RN

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

    Again, thank you. I have never heard of a "laid-back" LTC! Wow....there is hope! :loveya: I know the pay is low....I have to start somewhere! I was a receptionist at a brokerage firm for 15...

  25. Becoming a CNA but not moving on to LPN or RN

    Floridadreamer posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Anyone a CNA but not wanting to become a LPN or RN? I hope that I can eventually move on to Rehabilitative Asst or somehow get experience in a hospital. There are so many opportunities out there in...