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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.

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  1. Tara says

    June 7, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    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

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    • admin says

      June 7, 2012 at 8:20 pm

      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!

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      • kyndra James says

        October 4, 2020 at 1:31 am

        what about the Ruston LA area&

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    • Damirrious R Burney says

      November 9, 2020 at 10:04 pm

      I had took my classes at carriage inn passed my final and haven’t received my certificate

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  2. latrina farewell says

    June 20, 2012 at 10:40 am

    I WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A CNA AND I LIVE IN CONWAY SC WHAT SCHOOL WOULD I HAVE TO GO TOO.

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    • admin says

      June 24, 2012 at 4:41 pm

      You can find all of the nursing assistant classes in Conway, South Carolina at this link: https://cnaedu.com/cna-classes-in-conway-sc/

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  3. stacey brown says

    July 27, 2012 at 6:42 am

    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.

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    • admin says

      July 27, 2012 at 8:20 am

      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 🙂

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  4. Sherrie Bell says

    August 9, 2012 at 9:52 am

    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.

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    • admin says

      August 9, 2012 at 2:26 pm

      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

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  5. Leticia Jordan says

    January 26, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    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?

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    • admin says

      January 27, 2013 at 11:02 am

      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.

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  6. Kathy Grincavich says

    February 8, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    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?

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    • admin says

      February 9, 2013 at 1:01 pm

      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.

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  7. Yesenia says

    February 11, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    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 .

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    • admin says

      February 12, 2013 at 8:55 am

      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.

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  8. Fabinita Franco says

    August 21, 2013 at 1:15 am

    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!

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    • admin says

      August 21, 2013 at 8:58 am

      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!

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  9. Sharon mick says

    March 13, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    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!

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    • admin says

      April 2, 2014 at 11:16 am

      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.

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  10. Emily says

    November 25, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    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.

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  11. guadalupe says

    November 27, 2014 at 2:48 am

    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

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  12. Olga Armstrong says

    January 30, 2015 at 9:25 am

    I took the hall class and the school was demolish .I just want to see if I can’t take the text..

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  13. Mallsa villegas says

    August 28, 2016 at 9:19 am

    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

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  14. sherry says

    March 27, 2017 at 2:48 pm

    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?

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  15. Syd says

    March 28, 2017 at 3:37 pm

    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?

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  16. robin ann mccoy says

    June 30, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    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

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    • admin says

      June 30, 2017 at 12:22 pm

      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/

      Reply
  17. Abiodun Wolemiwa says

    July 22, 2017 at 9:20 pm

    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?

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    • admin says

      July 25, 2017 at 2:16 pm

      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

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  18. Debra Hannah says

    January 24, 2018 at 10:02 am

    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

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    • admin says

      February 5, 2018 at 11:52 am

      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/

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  19. Breanna Prescott says

    April 15, 2018 at 11:39 am

    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.

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  20. laula says

    May 22, 2018 at 9:07 am

    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

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    • laula says

      May 22, 2018 at 9:08 am

      If I could find free training please in my area that will be great.

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  21. Bonnie Davis says

    August 15, 2018 at 2:28 pm

    I live in Alabama and would like to know where CNA classes are ?

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    • admin says

      September 10, 2018 at 10:16 am

      You can view the database of CNA classes by state here – https://cnaedu.com/cna-classes/

      Reply
  22. Melissa says

    September 24, 2019 at 11:41 am

    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..

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    • admin says

      September 27, 2019 at 4:59 pm

      Try contacting the Kansas CNA Registry for specific details regarding eligibility. You can find more information here – https://cnaedu.com/kansas-nurse-aide-registry/

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  23. Vanessa R. says

    January 30, 2020 at 11:30 am

    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?

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    • admin says

      February 19, 2020 at 3:03 pm

      You can find the list for that town here – https://cnaedu.com/cna-classes-in-red-bluff-ca/

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  24. Domonique cotton says

    February 6, 2020 at 10:08 am

    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

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    • admin says

      February 19, 2020 at 3:02 pm

      Here is the link to the latest list of schools there – https://cnaedu.com/cna-classes-in-barstow-ca/

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  25. houghtjl02 says

    July 7, 2020 at 6:24 pm

    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.

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  26. Latonya says

    July 19, 2020 at 5:47 am

    I’m Latonya looking forward to becoming a CNA in ahoskie NC are there any schools near by?

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  27. James Evans says

    October 14, 2020 at 8:50 pm

    i had my cna in md until 2013 can i renew in florida?

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  28. Alexandria Schmidt says

    November 9, 2020 at 10:02 am

    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?

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  29. tenlee kelcy says

    November 17, 2021 at 7:23 pm

    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.

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  30. Vanessa Compton says

    January 17, 2022 at 10:46 am

    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.

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  31. Amanda says

    July 19, 2022 at 5:36 pm

    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?

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