Nursing Aide and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Careers and Training in Florida



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Schools Concentrating On Nursing Aides And Attendants

  • Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Santa Fe College, Seminole State College of Florida, Florida National College, and Pasco-Hernando Community College.

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Student Body

  • Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Americare and Angley.
  • Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider South Florida Community College and Seminole State College of Florida.
  • Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Florida Keys Community College, Pasco-Hernando Community College, Seminole State College of Florida, and Saint Johns River Community College.

School Setting

  • Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Chipola, South Florida Community College, Santa Fe College, and Saint Johns River Community College.
  • Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Chipola and South Florida Community College.

Excellence

  • Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Angley and Americare.

 

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Spotlight Florida Schools Related to This Career

Everest Institute

  • Locations: Fort Lauderdale, Hialeah, Miami
  • Programs: One relevant program; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Diploma

Ultimate Medical Academy

  • Locations: Clearwater, Tampa
  • Programs: One relevant program; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Diploma

Florida Career College

  • Locations: Boynton Beach, Clearwater, Fort Lauderdale, Hialeah, Hollywood, Jacksonville, Miami, Pompano Beach, Riverview, West Palm Beach
  • Programs: One relevant program; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Diploma

Kaplan College

  • Locations: Jacksonville
  • Programs: 9 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Associate, Certificate, Diploma

Florida Technical College

  • Locations: DeLand, Lakeland
  • Programs: One relevant program; click the school name for details.
  • Degrees: Diploma

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Walden University

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  • Degrees: Bachelor

Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State

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Rasmussen College • New Port Richey, FL
Studying Medical Administration (completion in 2014)

9/12/2011

"The only complaint is the difficulty in the financial aid, as the cost of enrollment is high."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesFor anyone who needs to do it in their own time, or doesn't have childcare, this is perfect. It could be more cost effective though.
Program Reputation5Just starting to get marketing out and now becoming better known.
Program Quality6The school is very good at working with students, and understanding their needs and demands.
Instruction5I had a difficult time understanding and viewing the video instruction for my algebra course.
How Difficult5It is challenging yet interesting and not impossible.
Hands-On vs. BookishIt is all at your own pace and from your home, so most of the work is straight from the book until you take an internship.
Schedule Flexibility6You choose your own schedule, however once you enroll you must complete the degree or if a break is necessary you must re-enroll.
Academic Facilities6All services are provided online, or by phone during business hours so facilities are not a major concern.
Social Life3It was an online course but I do know that they held events at different campuses all the time.
Alumni Network6Communication with other students and alumni is available through discussion boards for specific degrees.

Pensacola Junior College • Pensacola, FL
Studying Certified Nursing Assistant (completion in 1990)

11/2/2011

"Overall I learned what I set out to do, so the program was fine for me."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesI would even more so now because of the improvements made to the program.
Program Reputation10I heard they have improved the course and the clinical rotations, which I am sure is great for the new students.
Program Quality10The instructors were great and the material was provided in a very understandable manner.
Instruction10Instructors were fantastic, but they were tough, which was good too.
How Difficult5Completing the clinicals was the tough part - the shift rotations and the various departments.
Hands-On vs. BookishWe had textbooks, but the real “putting what we learned to practice” was in the clinicals.
Schedule Flexibility3Not very flexible because of the clinicals. Clinicals had to be done as scheduled.
Academic Facilities9Great resources, both at the college and at the various hospitals for clinicals.
Social Life6Actually it was pretty good. Everyone was friendly and I still know a few people in the field I went to classes with.
Placement Services4They really do not have a job placement service per se. When you do your clinicals you might just get your foot in the door, if you do well.
Alumni Network5From what I learned from it, it was very good. I did not really get into much of that though.

Sarasota County Technical Institute • Sarasota, FL
Studying Nursing (completion in 2009)

11/15/2011

"I enjoyed it very much. However, there were a few requirements that I would like to see changed."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesSCTI has an excellent nursing program. Students are able to complete their studies in a concentrated amount of time which is very helpful for adult students. I would highly recommend my school to others pursuing my career.
Program Reputation10It is very good in this area. Many local students choose to go there.
Program Quality10This is an excellent school. The staff is wonderful and supportive. The quality of instruction is superior.
Instruction10The instructors were top notch in their fields. They helped to place their students in jobs upon graduation.
How Difficult8I found it challenging at times, but very fulfilling. I feel it was not the most difficult program out there, but just about right.
Hands-On vs. BookishMy program was in nursing. We spent the morning in lecture and the afternoon in lab. We also had clinical experience in medical facilities.
Schedule Flexibility1There is a set schedule to be followed. Students must complete all required hours as they are presented to graduate.
Academic Facilities6Teachers were very available as was tutoring and peer support. The facilities were outdated but a new library/computer center was being built when I graduated.
Social Life1It was a day program with mostly adult learners. Therefore there really was not a social experience outside of in-class friendships.
Placement Services5There was nothing special available.
Alumni Network1It is non-existent as far as I can tell. I have not heard a word since graduating.

Withlacoochee Tech • Inverness, FL
Studying Patient Care Assistant (completion in 1997)

11/26/2011

"I was very satisfied with my experience. This program completely prepared my for real-world aide work."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesI would absolutely recommend this program. The teacher was very knowledgeable and caring. The material that was covered fully prepared me. One of the best programs in the county.
Program Reputation10The school has a great reputation. Most of the PCA techs that I know have graduated from this school's program.
Program Quality10This program gave me all the skills that I needed. I was given hands-on as well as book knowledge.
Instruction10My teacher was a very knowledgeable RN. She gave us real-life knowledge and let us know what to REALLY expect.
How Difficult2The PCA program is very easy. Most of the material is basic common sense.
Hands-On vs. BookishThe program is probably 50/50, as far as hands on vs. book learning. We spent a lot of time in facilities, to make sure we understood the proper techniques to do our jobs.
Schedule Flexibility1Because this is such a short class, there were very specific times when the class could be held. My understanding was that they run them constantly, but only during normal school times.
Academic Facilities10We did clinicals in all types of healthcare settings. Our teacher was available anytime day or night for us, if we had questions.
Social LifeThis is a very short program. There isn't an opportunity for us to get involved with many of the social programs.
Placement Services9The last week of school, we had a job fair. Most of the students had job offers before we graduated.
Alumni NetworkI am not sure about the alumni support. It was a very short course.
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