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  1. finished cna school with a felony record

    CNA/glorified maid posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I finished cna class at my local community college in Florida. Next step, is to send in my application and $ for fees, to Prometrics. I am a little hesitant because I am unsure how this is going to...

  2. what about staff abuse, not patient abuse?

    CNA/glorified maid posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello All ! I have changed my user name. I was formally "cna hopeful" but now I am a cna and working as a "glorified maid" . It's been about 3 months or so, since I've had time to get on a computer....

  3. Cna working as an Hha

    CNA/glorified maid posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Cna hopeful, has been working her little tail off as an HHa. And here I was, worried that I couldn't find a job with decent pay.. Although, I make GREAT money, I am merely a "glorified maid". I...

  4. Cna working as an Hha

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

    Yay!! I actually have a "full" day off, to myself... It has been 3 months or so, since I have been able to get on a computer. So, I apologise for the length of time it took, to reply to your message....

  5. Yet, another classmate fails cna skills exam on small technicality...

    CNA/glorified maid posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Now, I am really nervous. I just found out today, that yet, another classmate of mine failed the state skills test, he took today, on a small technicality. His tasks were, emptying a urinary...

  6. Cna working as an Hha

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

    What do you mean?? What can you tell me please? I would appreciate any

  7. CNA vs. PCT

    CNA/glorified maid posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Cna hopeful(now a cna), just wants to know what the difference is between a cna and a pct? I am considering that verrrrrry low paying job at 7.50 an hour, just to get to working, and also, for the...

  8. How do you know what you got wrong on State exam?

    CNA/glorified maid posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, it's cna hopeful, again..... I also just found out, that when you take your State Board Exam, you are not told what you did wrong. For example, on the written (computer) exam, you are given 65...

  9. Asking any & all CNA's in FL

    CNA/glorified maid posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Cna hopeful(now cna) needs to ask any FL certified CNA's, about CEU online classes. I am very clueless as to what exactly CEU class are. One of my classmates had said that she has to do 9 CEU's...

  10. Asking any & all CNA's in FL

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

    I think finding a job here in FL, is hard for everyone. However, I received my license Sept. 11 and I had my first cna interview, yesterday, and I already started working today......Sounds great, but...

  11. Nurses with criminal background

    CNA/glorified maid replied to txgirl11's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hey, at least you have a misdemeanor offense. I have a felony that's 12yrs old. I am a convicted felon. Always will be. I cannot get my record expunged because I wrote an admission of guilt...

  12. Nurses with criminal background

    CNA/glorified maid replied to txgirl11's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Congratulations, on your new job ! Alot has happened since I wrote that thread. The State of FL, did in fact accept me. I took my cna state exam on Aug. 25th and passed. However, now I am still...

  13. Please help!! questions on Skills test...

    CNA/glorified maid replied to sil2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Whoah, I didn't know you were challenging the test. Well then a double congratulations to you. I knew you could do it!!!! Good luck in your future

  14. Passed Skills/Written CNA exam...in Florida

    CNA/glorified maid replied to sil2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations, I knew you could do it!!!!! Good luck in your future

  15. Please help!! questions on Skills test...

    CNA/glorified maid replied to sil2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I still have never heard of anyone, having the measuring of food as a clinical task. Only emptying and measuring a urinary drainage bag. Yes, do change gloves before lotioning the foot. Wipe off...

  16. Please help!! questions on Skills test...

    CNA/glorified maid replied to sil2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had foot care as one of my clinicals. I too, am from FL. I passed my exams, both. I did mess up on foot care, of all things (due to nerves). You must wear gloves during the whole procedure. I...

  17. Cna hopeful, is now a C.N.A. !!!!

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

    Thanks for all your replies. I did find out what is going on with obtaining my license #. Due to having a "criminal history, no matter how old it is, the State has to file my license # ,...

  18. Cna hopeful, is now a C.N.A. !!!!

    CNA/glorified maid posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :yeah:I just wanted to say, that I passed my tests on the 25th of Aug. Now the real hard part begins.....looking for employment. Here in Hernando county, employment is difficult to find. But I...

  19. The cna payscale is an insult, to all we do!!!!

    CNA/glorified maid posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am from Hernando county florida. The pay scale for Cnas is ridiculous. I just found out that 2 of my classmates, who "did" pass the exam, just got jobs. One, got hired at a hospital and the...

  20. The cna payscale is an insult, to all we do!!!!

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

    This is for sil2012 Actually, my next door neighbor is an RN and she bought the Mosby videos, from the college she went to....I think. I also, think you can order them online, but don't quote me...

  21. The cna payscale is an insult, to all we do!!!!

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

    Yes, I too, plan on going farther than a cna....In due time though. My husband, also, makes enough money for both of us. I really don't have to work, however, I can't "not work". I am also a...

  22. Has anyone taken their CNA skills exam in Florida?

    CNA/glorified maid replied to sil2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good luck with your exam. I take mine next week in New Port Richey, FL. I was a little panicy about the skills, more so than the written. I heard the written is fairly easy. Alot of common...

  23. Hand washing question for CNA Skills Test

    CNA/glorified maid replied to deaglemck's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't forget, everytime you wash your hands, wash up to your wrists. A classmate of mine failed the skills test, because he forgot to do so. They are so technical. It's funny because in reality,...

  24. I was approved by the State, even with a criminal history

    CNA/glorified maid posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am so excited. Even with my 12yr old, "stupid" felony record, The State of Florida approved me. I guess my felony wasn't as big of an issue as I thought. I wasn't supposed to hear anything for...

  25. I was approved by the State, even with a criminal history

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

    Thanks for the advice. I'm sure I'll have no problem talking to anyone. I am a talker. I just have a bad memory. So by talking the steps out loud to myself, will help me remember every step, for...