is florida a good state to work as cna?
467529
Florida is not a good state to work in as an anything.  It is a right to work state.  Most employers (not all, but most) have this crappy attitude towards their employees that is difficult to comprehend.  I have several friends who are CNAs in Florida.  They work long hours for low pay.  It is difficult to get in somewhere other than an ALF, because that is where the need is greatest.\n\n\nOn the other hand, as a CNA you will most certainly always be able to find work in Florida.  There is a shortage of caring, qualified health care professionals.  And there is that awesome weather....
1012076
Try the nursing home. I got cna license in a nursing home in Ga. It only took a few weeks.
538369
Unfortunately, Florida is the fastest growing state (population) in the union. Employers can pick and choose workers and the housing market is artificially inflated. I am planning on leaving Florida and heading for a cooler climate myself.
1060566
i don't know about the laws in your state but in mine (az) you have to be 18 years old and certified to work as a cna. most hospitals will only allow volunteer work at your age.
334313
This problem exists nationwide, not just in Florida. Not enough nurses because there are too many patients. Baby boomer generation is getting on up in years and need more medical care. The supply of nurses is not being met at a sufficient enough rate to keep up. Nurses are in HIGH demand. Their wages are not too low. They demand an enormous salary- with full benefits (deservedly so)- and they get it.\nTeachers, on the other hand are abandoning the teaching profession because of beauratic nonsense that won't allow them to either teach or maintain discipline. Their salaries are insanely low. Why did this country spend more on jails/prisons/inmate care and feeding last year than it did on education? In the community where I live a teacher who has been with the school 20 years earns about $40,000 per year. (S)he spends hours and hours per week trying to educate children. The school board goes out and hires an "Athletic Director" off the street for $86,000! He teaches the kids how to bounce a ball! Where is the equity?
363850
I am the HR director at a Home Health Agency, and know that companies like ours are always looking for dependable help.  You can often get an entry-level position with limited or no training (as a CNA - certified nurses's assitant or equivalent).  Once you're in, you'll start to build experience and can decide where you want to go from there.  \n\nHowever, your goal should probably be a nursing home or residential living facility as Home Care is not exactly stable (people end up hospitalized, etc.).  \n\nAlso, have you considered working with people with disabilities?  There are agencies all over looking for good employees (check out the ARC - Association for Retarded Citizens http://www.thearc.org/).  \n\nBest of luck!
161275
Get a job in a nursing home. They usually pay for the CNA classes since they are always hard up for aides. Once you get your certificate move on (which is why they are hard up).`
1112005
Why go overseas?  There is a ton of work right here in the US.  Florida, California, Georgia.
591681
Ive never heard of a federal cert, but you can be state certified. Look into Certified Nursing Assistant requirements for your state. You will have to take a short course and a state board exam to become certified. Look into the Red Cross in your area also. I know the red cross has a course. I took it before I went to nursing school.
197517
Florida is a great state and has colleges in Orlando, Florida Metro, ITT tech, Devry, but if you are looking for universities; Gainsville UF (Gators), Tallahassee FSU (Seminoles), Miami UM (Hurricanes), Tampa UCF (I think is the Knights).  Highschools I don not know, it depends on where exactly you are moving to.
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Florida is an interesting State with lots of good things generally. It has some very marginal areas/aspects however, from my point of veiw (which is also narrow and marginal).\nIt seems there is quite a bit of crime in Florida. The laws in Florida, tend to be quite liberal in such ways as to attract behaviour in the business world that is basically criminal or makes it easier to be criminal. Bankruptcy laws, etc. People come from all over the USA to do biz there cuz the laws are so open ended or permissive.\nOne of the most "unpleasant" areas of Florida is central Miami, mainly because the influx of illegal Cubans (and Haitans), excuse me ...the influx of illegal Cuban Refugees, who were then admitted into the US in an amnesty type of arrangement, and who are now full citizens. Cubans most certainly are very nice people when they are law abiding. Depending on how you feel about such things, when the Cuban Refugees were admitted to the US, they started changing the laws so that, if any other illegal refugee "sets foot on American soil" before being aprehended as an illegal, that illegal person is given carte blanche citizenship in the US. It's these kinds of law and influence we all will be subject to, if the illegal immigrants here and now are given amnesty and allowed to stay in the US as voting citizens. The Cubans and Haitians have "taken over" one of the most lovely Beach and ocean front communities our nation has/had, which is the Miami Beach and South Beach areas. Many of these new citizens came here dirt poor were wanted criminals (before they arrived in the US) in their own country. Yet, they were allowed asylum here and also given citizenship. To live or visit in these areas (the large city or barrios)  is to take your life into your hands. Be sure to use great caution if you go out late at night and don't stand around alone on just any street. It is a generally a rather, dangerous place, due to poverty and drugs. I've enjoyed Florida in some very nice ways but I've also had some scary, unpleasant experiences myself in that area and I know of what I speak.\nEverytime I have gone there, I have also seen unusually large groups of police present. Every larger retail store has several uniformed guards to protect it and it's patrons from ?   I have always wondered what this was about. I guess one could draw the conslusion that there is a lot of crime but also,  I have heard that there is a lot of crime, not only in Miami but in Florida generally. I'm sure there are safer areas.\nThen then there is the weather, the alligators and the skitters that suck your blood. Ha! I kinda thought it was a good place to visit but as far as living there? Mmmmmmm.  Good luck and be safe,  if you decide to go there!
1057534
You have to be certified in something, even CNA's have to be certified. It is great you have all the book smarts behind you, but in the medical profession there is not to many choices  if you are not certified at something.
423095
hi i am a cna and work for hospice. i live in little rock and do home based care.hospice is wonderful because you can give so much to someone who is dying.i make great money ,am paid 45 cents a mile am on my own everyday with no one over my shoulder all day long. I take lunch whenever i want pretty much,run errands in the meantime. its great so check with the hospices in your area.
1177300
Florida Medicaid will not pay for out-of-state labwork.\n\nSorry.
546373
Hi, I have a health care worker that comes ten hours a week. Most in my apartment complex have helpers. Most of our helpers are great. We know that it is hard for workers to understand our needs and we work together with our helpers to make our relationships good. Our aids become like family. The pay in Michigan is $9.00 per hr. Wages depend on agency. Make sure the agency is good to their workers. My agency is harsh on workers and they are supposed to be the best. The workers are not treated fairly. Of course, if you start your clients will help you to know what agencies work well with you and your client. Call Social Services, employment agency, hospitals, schools, and even apartment complexes for disabled. Even apartment complexes for retiree's and elderly will give you information. The pay is not much but if you are considerate and love people, you will do this job. You will not find more loving and understanding individuals as in disabled complexes. Not V A, but complexes that have disabled.
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Aloha!  \n\nHawaii and Florida are both fantastic states to retire to.  But, remember, Hawaii is a great deal more expensive than florida.  If you have limited funds, then Hawaii may not be the place for you.  On the other hand, hawaii's unmatchable beauty is something that even the Great and Beautiful State of Florida does not offer.  Hawaii is absolutely stunning and amazing, and i believe that you would enjoy a liftime of happiness in a retirement to Hawaii.
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Yes, check with the local nursing homes, a lot of these offer classes. Also check about going to work at the nursing home, since you are still in school you could apply to work weekends. Usually the nursing home will provide your CNA training for free if you are an employee.