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Passing the CNA Exam!

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Passing the CNA state exam seems to be a lot harder than previous years.  That is where we come in to help you.  Passing the CNA written test is not as hard as some may believe, and if you’re in a state enrolled program, it will be a very simple test to pass.  However, the most difficult part of passing the CNA exam is the skills portion of the test.  This is where you and a classmate will be brought into the nursing lab and tested on 35 possible skills.  Out of those 35 skills, you will be given only 5.  Sounds easy, right?  It’s not that easy.  You must learn all 35 skills, and the steps within them.  There are BOLD steps and they must be performed or it’s an automatic failure.  Miss too many of the other steps and you will fail that way as well.

What we are here for is to demonstrate the different skills you will have to perform.  We will have videos uploaded for you to watch instead of searching all over YouTube to find the right ones.  We will do the hard work for you. All you have to do is watch and learn the skills.  We will also provide sample questions of what may be on the state exam.  They are not the exact answers since that is illegal.  However, we will give you CNA sample questions to provide quality preparation for your state CNA exam.

Stay tuned, bookmark our website, and get ready to explore the world of a Certified Nursing Assistant!

 

 

What you will need for the CNA exam

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On the day of my CNA exam, I got a great night’s rest, had everything I needed packed up the night before to endure my long trip, about 2 hours, to be at the testing site on time.

When I arrived at the testing site, I felt prepared and ready to take the exam. After filling out the paperwork, I was called up to show my ID. I had my drivers license and social security card along with a military ID. However, I was told I could not take my test because my social security card was laminated. My card was laminated 17 years ago and has never caused a problem ever.

Since this happened to me, I wanted to make a list of things you will need and a list of things that will not allow you to test.

1. Valid drivers license with your current name. If you recently got married, make sure this has been updated on your license.

2. Non-laminated social security card with the same name as the drivers license and the name you signed up to take the test.

3. You should have received a post card from the testing site that has these same rules on them.

4. Two (2) number 2 pencils, sharpened and a good eraser.

5. Wear loose fitting clothes and slip on, non-skid shoes. This allows your partner to not struggle while performing their skills on you.

6. Your skills study book. There will be some time to quickly study your skills prior to taking your skills.

If you follow these guidelines, you will get through the pretesting smoothly and without problems from the nursing aid examiner.

Best of luck when taking your certified nursing exam! Let us know how you did!

Top 10 Best and Worst States for CNA’s

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CNA Salary and Jobs

By the year 2016, there is a projected need for CNA’s in the United States that reach up to 393,000.  Being one of the most demanded jobs in the healthcare field, it seems we do not get the salary for the demand.  Since there are many CNA job openings in the U.S., it can also allow us to move pretty much anywhere we would like, just as a nurse.  Where would you like to work?

Below, we have list of the 10 best paying states to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant and the respective salary.  We have also listed by state, the worst states to work as a CNA, and the states with the most and fewest CNA jobs.

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Information on Training for Certified Nursing Assistant

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CNA Training

It’s important to ask yourself a few questions to cure yourself of the dilemma about getting a Certified Nursing Assistant certification.  Is your goal in life to provide impassioned service and care to patients? Does the prospect of serving in the medical field excite you? Do you enjoy making people happy and comfortable in tough situations?  If yes, then you most definitely ought to prepare yourself to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.

 A nursing assistant job is the best way to gain entry into the healthcare profession.  It gives you immense and varied experience along with ground level understanding of the field. Completing a CNA certification will not only offer you a license but in the process, you would learn several safe practices that would benefit you as well as your patients.

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How to pass the CNA skills exam

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CNA Skills Exam
A CNA student checking blood pressure on another nursing student

The skills exam is probably the hardest part to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.    You will have 5 skills that the examiner will pick for you randomly.  Everyone will have to perform the hand washing skill.   Also, everyone will have one type of measurement, whether it be weighing a patient, measuring urine (fake of course: Water and food coloring), the dreaded blood pressure,  radial pulse,  or respiration’s.

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Introduction to The Certified Nursing Assistant Career

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Information on Training for Certified Nursing Assistant

It’s important to ask yourself a few questions to cure yourself of the dilemma about getting a Certified Nursing Assistant certification. Is your goal in life to provide impassioned service and care to patients? Does the prospect of serving in the medical field excite you? Do you enjoy making people happy and comfortable in tough situations? If yes, then you most definitely ought to prepare yourself to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.

 

CNA Online Skills and Videos

 

A nursing assistant job is the best way to gain entry into the healthcare profession. It gives you immense and varied experience along with ground level understanding of the field. Completing a CNA certification will not only offer you a license but in the process, you would learn several safe practices that would benefit you as well as your patients.

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