![]() ![]() I worked my ass off and ended up getting more advanced clinical experience than any certification course could give me and have accumulated valuable PCE hours that require more than changing bedpans. I kept applying to various jobs and after a few weeks of applying to MA type jobs, landed one without my MA cert and they could not care less about my CNA license. So I passed, applied to CNA jobs and didn't hear anything for a long time, even for the literal shittiest jobs at ALFs, etc. the six paper towel method of washing your hands- you will fail if you don't scrub long enough, etc) and feels like it ignores common sense and real world application. The test itself is so dumb and highly unrealistic (i.e. I passed my first try, but had a friend of equal intellect and skill fail. The only thing I got out of taking the course was information on all the tricks that they try to pull that can lead to a failure, which skills and aspects to focus on, and how the test will actually be. The clinical portion isn't hard, but unfortunately, it can include determining factors out of your control (the mood of the scoring nurse and their impression of you, nerves depending on if your first, etc). The CNA cert written portion is a joke- pretty much common sense. I was in your exact shoes 1 year ago, but signed up for the course first as I didn't even think to consider the alternative of just taking the exam. Let me know if I missed anything or if you have any other questions I would be happy to answer them. There are also videos on youtube which also show how the skills should be done but may vary by state so just keep that in mind. It really helped that the instructor was able to show me the skills and test me as if she was the state nurse proctoring the exam. ![]() They grade you based on multiple choice exam, handwashing(part of all 3 skills), plus 3 different skills (picked at random out of 19 possible skills) as well as indirect care (checking for safety, privacy, giving the call light etc) I have seen some books online to study from in order to take the exam but I just used the book the program I went to provided me. A couple of girls who took the exam with me didn't pass. ![]() There are many programs that have a Friday- Sunday prep course, have you looked into those? Anyways, to answer your question, the exam is not hard but you can fail for silly mistakes due to nerves. I did use a training services company in order to prep for the state board even though I knew in Florida you just need to pass the exam. It took almost a whole month for the state to give me a test date so just keep that in mind if you are on a time crunch. ![]()
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