Testing is a necessary part of your your nursing assistant training. This exam will help prepare you for the skills required to preform the job of being a certified nursing assistant and help you meet the requirements of your state. State exams are a requirement to receive your certification. Read on to discover what you can expect when taking a CNA exam.
Once you have been accepted as a nursing assistant at a health facility, you will be required to take an exam for certification. While some health facilities may hire you even though you are not certified, you will still earn more if you will take 
the exam. With it, you will be able to progress to higher positions. Even though you are not that good in taking exams, there is still hope. After all, nursing assistant testing is different from other types of exams. It is a combination of written and skill-based testing. After all, nurses will only want to hire an assistant that knows what they are doing.
But before you can tackle the exam, you first need to be familiar with it. First, you must know that the nurse aide exam is composed of two parts namely the written part and the clinical part. The written part is usually based on common sense theoretical practices you learned during your classroom instruction. In here, you will be asked about what you have learned and how you are going to tackle the situation. On the other hand, for the clinical exam you will need to physically demonstrate different commonly used skills and tasks. They may bring a patient with them so you can demonstrate your skills in a real-life medical setting. This is a good measure of whether or not you have the capability to cope with the responsibilities of a nursing assistant.
The written part is really not that hard. As long as you have reviewed all of your books and handouts, then you will do well. It is better to study on the same state where you will take the test. Remember that tests may vary depending on the state. This will save you the trouble about wondering why the test is different from the handouts of another state. If you attended your nursing assistance training religiously and you have reviewed all of the paperwork they have given, then you will do well on this part. On the other hand, the clinical part will require more skills than brain power. I have encountered a lot of people who are nervous about this part of the exam. This exam will be executed with another person looking over you. This is done because you are not yet a professional. You may do some things that can endanger the patient’s welfare. With this, it is very important that you have taken your skill training seriously. That way, you will know what to do when the situation calls for it.
As you can see, taking the state examinations is not hard if you made the necessary preparations. This is the reason why CNA training is a must. It will help you to be familiar with all the tasks that you have to do as well as get the knowledge that you need for your written exam.
I am interested in becoming a CNA I have 3 yrs hands on experience with a family member. That is what helped me to decide what i wanted to do. I live in baton rouge,La and don’t know where to go to get started. I would appreciate any help getting started.
Sincerely,
Tara Celestin
Hi Tara, Currently I see the following nursing assistant schools available for you in the Baton Rouge area:
Advance Healthcare Institute
4580 Bluebonnet Boulevard, Suite B,
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 335-4705
Our Lady of the Lake College
7434 Perkins Road,
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 768-1700
Hope this helps, and Good luck!
what about the Ruston LA area&
I had took my classes at carriage inn passed my final and haven’t received my certificate
I WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A CNA AND I LIVE IN CONWAY SC WHAT SCHOOL WOULD I HAVE TO GO TOO.
You can find all of the nursing assistant classes in Conway, South Carolina at this link: https://cnaedu.com/cna-classes-in-conway-sc/
hi i had took both HHA & CNA course at the same time in miami florida, i only got my 75 hr certificate for hha. I did not take my state exam for the CNA. it has already been 1 year. what is the best thing for me to do at this point? should i go back to school in miami or should i retake the cna course, im currently living in delray beach florida.
Sincerely,
Stacey Brown.
Hi, I would try to contact the Florida CNA registry and ask them for help with your situation. Their office is open on Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. You can contact them here – (850) 488-0595 – Hope this helps 🙂
I had a CNA license in the State of Arizona but did not keep it. I went to the community college in Apache Junction Arizona. How do I go about obtaining record of this license and what do I need to do in the way of continuning ed. My legal name Is Sheryl.
To check your registration status I would try contacting the Nurse Aide Registration Program for Arizona by calling this phone number: 602-771-7800 The State nurse aide registry for Arizona address is: 4747 North 7th Street, Suite 200 Phoenix, Arizona 85014-3653 You also can verify licensure by entering your certification number in the CNA registry online form: http://www.azbn.gov/onlineverification.aspx
I have had on hands training in a hospital and was wondering, do I still have to take certified cna classes before I take the state exam/clinical exam?
The certification requirements vary from state to state. Most likely without nurse aide, nurse or military training you will need to enroll in a registry approved class program.
I’ve had two family members I’ve taken care of and think this would be a good occupation for me. The career seems fulfilling but at 51 am I to old?
I don’t believe you are ever too old for a nursing related career. In fact in the state of New York in 2010 the average age of nurses was 47 years old. With 75.5% of nurses over the age of 40 and 31% of nurses are over the age of 55 years old.
Hi my name is yesenia i live in ontario california i had a cna license but I let it expired it been alredy almost 3 years ago.I would love to know what can I do and this situation please help .
You will most likely need to retake the state nurse aide competency exams. You can contact the California Department of Public Health with questions regarding your renewal at: (916) 552-8700 or Toll Free (800) 236-9747.
I am a licensed cna of the state of Hawaii and planning to move in California,do I need to go to a cna class again so I can have a license that is approve in the state of California? Or I can use my Hawaii state cna license to apply for a cna job in California. I am looking forward for your reply to my inquiry and I really appreciate it .thank you and have a nice day…ALOHA!
Being eligible to become certified in California without retaking a training program depends on several factors. You should contact the state registry to speak to a representative to see if you qualify. Contact details can be found here – https://cnaedu.com/california-certified-nurse-assistant-registry/ Good luck!
I’m in Waynesville Mo. I’m about to take my state test. I’m very nervous about the skills part. Do you know how many and what they are? Thanks!
The school you trained at should be able to provide you with those details, However, you can try calling the Missouri CNA Registry at 573-526-5686 to learn more about their skills test requirements and ask for access to a practice exam.
I am currently a Nursing Student in the Registered Nursing program. I was wondering how I could go about being a CNA while I am trying to get my degree in Nursing.
Hi my name is guadalupe puentes on the 09 I took cna class at compton high I didn’t took the stated exam but I did completed with all the requirements do I need to take the hold class again
I took the hall class and the school was demolish .I just want to see if I can’t take the text..
Hi my name Mallsa I was a cna in the 90s in Ar. But did not keep me licenses what should i do to get them back but I am in tx.now
I am interested in taking the class or online course for can and I live In Vincennes Indiana…..years ago I was a nursing assistant and you didn’t need to be certified so I never got certification…..do you know where I can go to get certified?
I have already completed my clinical hours and only need to take the written and skills test, I cannot find a local location to take them. I have looked at several websites but haven’t been able to find a place to take it. Help?
High, My 1st class was in 1984 in wva passed successfully, transferred to nc and worked in nursing facilities for 15+ yrs, with another successfully completed class there. I have lived in marion , Virginia for 10yrs doing home care through ppl and private with my last patient passing away in January 2017. I completed 120 hour class at smyth career and hospital successfully in 2009. I am currently a kitchen aide at valley nursing home and would like to see if I could just take the state test without retaking a class so I can transfer to the floor. Any assistance you could give would be helpful, I miss hands-on care
Contact the state CNA registry in Virginia to see your options here is a page with their info https://cnaedu.com/virginia-board-of-nursing/
I like to take CNA classes in Folsom, CA but most of the classes I saw are in Sacramento, could you help me with anyone in Folsom, CA?
The only other school I see near Folsom for CNA classes is this one in Rocklin –
Sierra College
5100 Sierra College Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 624-3333
Hello my name is Debra Hannah I took my CNA class here in Sumter at Chris Logan Career Collage. I did took the exam but I did not pass the written part. I did graduated and have my certification but not the license. What do Ii have to do in order for me to take the test exam over.I have been working with as a nursing Aid for the last twenty years and still working
Are you referring to South Carolina? If so I would contact the CNA registry to receive more information about your eligibility. More info here – https://cnaedu.com/south-carolina-nurse-aide-registry/
Im trying to get my CNA certificate but trying to find places to train is hard for me. I live in Buckeye AZ and already work at a hospital so i want to move up. If anyone could please help me in guiding me to the right direction that would be great. Thank you.
I had take the written exam 3 times and the school told me I need to take the class again in order to retake the writing exam. I did well in skill and I also have an advanced cna training. I am living in Ames ia but don’t want to take it through my community college. Please I need help because I don’t want to pay for the class again
If I could find free training please in my area that will be great.
I live in Alabama and would like to know where CNA classes are ?
You can view the database of CNA classes by state here – https://cnaedu.com/cna-classes/
Hello, my name is Melissa from the Kansas Dept for Children & Families, I have a client that is a CNA in the state of Missouri, she now lives in Kansas and we need to know how to transfer state to state, any advice would be greatly appreciated, many thanks in advance..
Try contacting the Kansas CNA Registry for specific details regarding eligibility. You can find more information here – https://cnaedu.com/kansas-nurse-aide-registry/
Hi, my name is Vanessa! I’m interested in becoming a CNA. I’m in Red Bluff, CA. What school would I have to go to?
You can find the list for that town here – https://cnaedu.com/cna-classes-in-red-bluff-ca/
Hii my name is domonique and i wanted to be a CNA i live in barstow is there any achools out this way to become a CNA
Here is the link to the latest list of schools there – https://cnaedu.com/cna-classes-in-barstow-ca/
I am currently a nursing student with 2 semesters of nursing school clinicals under my belt. I live in Coudersport, PA and I was looking for somewhere that I could test out of the CNA class and take the test to get certified.
I’m Latonya looking forward to becoming a CNA in ahoskie NC are there any schools near by?
i had my cna in md until 2013 can i renew in florida?
I looked on the registry and it says my license has lapsed. After not having it active, I Have been working as an Aide in an assisted living for the past 1.5 years. Do I have to take the class all over again or can I take an online exam to renew it?
I have my nurse aide certification and im wanting to be a cna do I have to take classes or can I just take the test. I currently work in a hospital as a nurse aide as well.
I am a PCA with a 2 yr experience with elderly and family members, I am wanting to know when and where I can take a CNA class in Grundy, VA. I can travel to clintwood,big stone gap, lebanon,Lebanon, abingdon. I’m really interested in taking this class and possibly the advanced CNA class? Any help would be graciously appreciated.
I’m currently a Registered Medical Assistant in IL. I would like to get my CNA, do I need to take a CNA full course or am I able to take the state exam without taking the class?
I have had my cna license before but quite a few years back and in a different state. Where can I challenge the test instead of retaking the classes?
I am interested in becoming a CNA. I live in Staunton VA. Can you recommend where to take certification classes
Looking for CNA classes and testing in Lufkin tx .I have 4 years experience . I’m ready to get certified