Floridadreamer

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

    Thanks everybody! :yeah:I am excited....just wish the pay was better....oh
  2. Does cold calling really work?

    May I ask what "employment documents" are? CPR, BBS, License...right? I think that going in person to a facility is a much better presentation of the fact that you are truly interested in working at...
  3. Pray for Me

    CONGRATS!!!!!! You rock!!!!!! I graduated from class today....next....the state exam....I see you all doing great....gives me
  4. Florida CNA's: Training class vs. prep class?

    :yeah:AWESOME! What are the CNA responsiblilities in a hospital???? I am looking into that particular job field in Clearwater, FL. I am graduting from a class this Thursday, just sent the app in...
  5. Florida CNA's: Training class vs. prep class?

    Mind if I ask which hospital provided the CNA
  6. Hey everyone....trying to figure out what to do once I get certified as a CNA. I am interested in working in a hospital setting. Not too sure about nursing homes, very depressive. I am sure a hospital...
  7. What are CNA responsibilities in a hospital?

    I am doing CNA classes through the Red Cross preparing me for the State Exam. I don't think hospitals around here actually train for CNA's - they do for PCT's. Wow! You did quite alot! That's what I...
  8. Finishing up this week for CNA course...looking at this thread as well! Hoping to get in a hospital...go on interviews before taking State Exam? Sending application in on Monday. Thanks everybody!...
  9. Test Canceled!

    WOW. I am going into my 3rd week of classes. Just starting to practice, practice, practice. Washing the pt's hands after a bedpan? We really didn't even touch on that very much. Taking the test at 4pm...
  10. Test Canceled!

    Lorelei! So sorry to hear about this - you are one of the most positive people on these discussions! Where do you live? Just wondering...Montana? Glad to hear that you at least have employment. Just...
  11. Don't know how to cope with it all.........

    I just read FuzzyWuzzy's response. This sounds like the job I am looking for when I get licensed! I just finished my second week of CNA class w/the Red Cross. Getting
  12. CNA class OVERWHELMING

    I am going into my second week of my CNA class and am getting a bit overwhelmed. I truly feel like I will be fine -Also, I am a young 51 - everyone seems like they are in their 20's! I don't want to...
  13. Pray for Me

    Keep practicing! You will do fine! My fellow classmates told me just to keep talking to the patient... Keep
  14. CNA class OVERWHELMING

    Thanks ever so much. I know I am on the right road...sometimes it just seems like so much! I had no idea how much responsiblity this involved - but I am thrilled. It is a bit different from the...
  15. I am starting classes with the Red Cross tomorrow - here are my questions that are keeping me up at night! 1. Do I have to work weekends and nights upon taking a first job? What is PRN? Does it matter...
  16. Questions on shifts and CNA payscale in Florida

    Thank you so much! You have been a great help. One day at a time! Can a CNA straight out of class get a 7-3 shift? Not sure if I can handle the night shift....guess it all depends on the opportunity....
  17. yuckiest things to do

    OMG....am I REALLY going to be able to do this job???? Like teachers and policeman...they just don't PAY
  18. I love this job.......

    Thank you so much for writing this. I am going to be starting my CNA classes on Monday and have been so nervous about the whole career move. I was laid off from the financial market in November 2008....