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  1. I passed CNA exam! Tampa, Florida

    Floridadreamer posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow! So I passed the exam yesterday. I would like to thank the American Red Cross - they have an awesome class that totally prepared me. I was given Mouth Care - Brush Teeth, ROM-UE and Weight. And I...

  2. Rehab Aide?

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

    Thanks so much to everyone on this thread! I hope that this works out...still trying to figure my future. Love the home health - so rewarding and love the giving back! Will follow the advice - and...

  3. Rehab Aide?

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

    Thanks so much everyone! I have decided what I really want to do...:yeah:Volunteering seems to be the way to get and "in" besides getting a job in one of the

  4. Rehab Aide?

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

    Hi There! Just read your post - could you tell me what part of the country you are in? How did you get the job? I am a CNA in Florida and have been thinking of my next step. Rehab Aide is what I want...

  5. Senior RN Student w/ Jealous Husband!!!

    Floridadreamer replied to mommalumps's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    One day at a time. But I truly support you in your new future as a nurse. Please keep moving forward and make something of yourself. Keep your head high!!! Do you know why he treats you so badly?...

  6. CNA shoes - what kind to get?

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

    I am a CNA...and have found that something SLIP RESISTANT is a good way to go. Being that you are going to be bathing, etc. I wear the Sketchers Slip Resistant shoes - and have Sketchers DeLites for...

  7. First Day on the floor by myself = Horrible

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

    Do they go through alot of CNA's? I bet they can't keep a good employee in that place and wonder why everyone has attitudes. Go figure. Keep your chin up. They are lucky to have

  8. CNA hourly pay rate?

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

    Did you have good references, experience before in a hospital, and what is your pay? How do you like working in a hospital? Do they treat you with respect as a CNA? Thanks for your help! What city are...

  9. Need Advice for increasing my speed

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

    Awesome. So glad to hear that it worked out and the LPN gave you sage advice. It helps her out in the long-run~! Congratulations and hope everything runs

  10. Need Advice for increasing my speed

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

    Hi AriesPanda, How is coming along since your last post? Any

  11. Questions on being a Med-Tech / CNA

    Floridadreamer posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey everyone! I have been working with a Home Healthcare agency since getting my CNA license in December and love it. I will be taking a class in a few weeks for a Med-Tech certificate. I understand...

  12. Questions on being a Med-Tech / CNA

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

    Hi Coffeemate! I must say, you are tremendous in all your threads and advice. I give you many kudos! Thanks for taking the time in helping so many of us. That said... I am taking a short class -...

  13. Knot Funny!

    Floridadreamer replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    How about not making the knot and just making the bowtie...that's what I do since I had the same problem!!!:lol2:Too

  14. As a CNA, I'm now the assistant to the Chief Medical Officer, should I stay? Help

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

    May I ask...where are you working? In an office,

  15. CNA continuing education units?

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

    Where do you do your CEU hours? I was not aware of this - I just got certified in December.

  16. CNA hourly pay rate?

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

    Where are you located? 10-12hr here in Florida, home health. CNA's pretty much start at that no matter where you go. Hospitals probably

  17. Home Health to Assisted Living Facility? Need advice

    Floridadreamer posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi everyone! I received my license back in December and have been working with a fantastic home healthcare company since then. I now have a whole 2 months experience! I truly love my job - the pay is...

  18. Home Health to Assisted Living Facility? Need advice

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

    Thanks so much, everyone! This advice is wonderful and I appreciate it very much.:yeah:The more, the better...there are so many of you out there with such experience...I love hearing from you all!...

  19. CNA hourly pay rate?

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

    In FL around 10-12 depending...more in

  20. CNA - What is the typical routine in a hospital

    Floridadreamer replied to form530bask983's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Holy cow!!! And what sort of pay do these CNA's make in hospitals? Just wondering....and what part of the country are you?

  21. I am giving my notice tomorrow. I have finally had it!!!

    Floridadreamer replied to rosey2007cna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been working in home health now for a little over a month as my first job as a CNA. I am trying to decide if I should move on to a facility as a more stable, and better money, employment. I am...

  22. Do you genuinely enjoy Geriatrics?

    Floridadreamer replied to eveningsky339's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been working in home health for almost a month now as a newly licensed CNA - and find that I LOVE working with the elderly. I feel honored. They are a joy to work with. It is early in the...

  23. CNA Personalities

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

    You know what though? I can tell you that EACH one of those personalities....are in any kind of world...healthcare, offices, alike. I came from being in the financial world for 20 some years and am...

  24. I passed CNA exam! Tampa, Florida

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

    Skills portion and written are on the same day - just 2 different times.

  25. CNA Training... what experience did you have b4 you hit the floor?

    Floridadreamer replied to CNA2day's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    NO MUCH! I did 3 days in a nursing home, and did not really spend much time with the resiidents. I am getting my experience working in my job as I go with the healthcare agency I work for. Wish I had...