Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

northmississippi · May 20, 2011

I passed my cna class last July, but haven't been able to get on at the hospital. I'm male and not sure if that has anything to do with it. Maybe I can talk to a nursing home about getting trained up. I loved my class though and I'm taking prenursing at a junior college.

BkCNA · May 20, 2011

:yeah:SOOOOOO happy I passed my CNA exam!!! I was nervous but I pulled through. Now....finding a job :vlin:

CelesteR903 · May 28, 2011

I passed both my skills and written test!

LaterAlligator · May 30, 2011

Congratulations, all! I just passed mine today as well & it's been a long road ... I worked extra homecare shifts on top of my facility job to save up for the class, went 6 weeks of working 2-10 M-F and then classes from 2-10 on Saturdays and Sundays. Now I'm certified, will get a raise at work (was an uncertified caregiver before) and will have no more school or tests until September - woohoo!!!!

yajaira21 · May 30, 2011

I passed a while ago forgot to post

I got hand washing,respirations,denture care,position on left side and dress client with affected right arm.

I almost failed it again because the denture cup already had water in it and i poured it out with the dentures still in them and

she made an awful sound like "EHMM!!!" I just keept doing the skill and when i go to the end i said ok the only thing i would do

different is pour it out the water safer.

I felt so bad because my partner who is also my friend who failed with me the first time failed it again. And i had studied with her so many times. It was just her nerves I watched her go completely out of it all of a sudden her mind went blank and she didnt know what to do her breathing was crazy ( when i did respirations on her it was 39!) Im surprised the instructor didnt try to calm her down.

It could have easily been me 2

ncbutterfly · May 30, 2011

I passed a while ago forgot to post
I got hand washing,respirations,denture care,position on left side and dress client with affected right arm.
I almost failed it again because the denture cup already had water in it and i poured it out with the dentures still in them and
she made an awful sound like "EHMM!!!" I just keept doing the skill and when i go to the end i said ok the only thing i would do
different is pour it out the water safer.
I felt so bad because my partner who is also my friend who failed with me the first time failed it again. And i had studied with her so many times. It was just her nerves I watched her go completely out of it all of a sudden her mind went blank and she didnt know what to do her breathing was crazy ( when i did respirations on her it was 39!) Im surprised the instructor didnt try to calm her down.
It could have easily been me 2

Congrats to you. :up: We had to do our skills in front of our instructor and I was so nervous on my first skill, assisting with a bedpan, I placed the bedpan wrong. She let me do it again and I placed it wrong again. We are doing clinicals starting Wednesday for 10 days and then we will be back in class for 6 days and then it will be test time. I am ready to get it over with and I pray I pass the first time. :uhoh3:

pinkstethoscope · May 31, 2011

I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got bed pan, making an occupied bed, anti-embolism stocking, and isolation gown & gloves.

yajaira21 · Jun 2, 2011

:clpty:*wine:anpom::anpom::anpom::ancong!:

I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got bed pan, making an occupied bed, anti-embolism stocking, and isolation gown & gloves.

DBK99 · Jun 2, 2011

I passed last month, on May 12! I took my older sister as my skill volunteer. I got partial bed bath, shampoo hair in bed, denture care and dressing patient with a weak side. I just turned in an application today for a CNA position at the hospital my mom works at. I think they're looking for someone with experience, so I may have to start out at a nursing home, or look into HHC. I start nursing school in August, I'm terrified, but I hope to graduate as an RN in May 2013!!

nerol · Jun 20, 2011

Yay officially a STNA!!!

Skills: Handwashing, Denture Care, Occupied Bed, Vest Restraint in Bed & Antiembolic Stocking

KaliforniaKim · Jul 31, 2011

:clpty::smiley_aa:flwrhrts:*wine:anpom::ancong!:Hello fellow and future CNA's! Passed my written exam 2 months ago and passed my manual skills yesterday after failing the 1st time 2 months ago. :heartbeat:D:lol2: :yeah: :up:The written part was pretty simple if using the "common sense" answers. I'm pretty sure the manual skills are nerve-wracking for a large percentage of students. :idea:Most important advice I can give to "pre-exam" students is practice, practice, practice!!! I reviewed my skills over and over at home, using a large body pillow as a patient. Grab any items around your house for props that closely resemble the real supplies. If during your practicing you realize you forgot a step, START ALL OVER right away!! And finally, when at the testing center, do your best to CALM :eek: yourself down, and if there are any steps you keep forgetting, say those keys words to yourself right before the manual exam. Most instructors will help out with "reminders" during the skills to help you along. Trust me, I have severe anxiety issues and if I can pass, ANYBODY can! So onto the next hard part of being a CNA, finding a job :nurse: . It feels so good to have accomplished the education and a great motivation for those who really enjoy the medical career. Best of luck everyone!!:redpinkhe

UTnur85 · Aug 6, 2011

Took my skills on Wednesday after failing the first one about three months ago. I don't feel very confident but lets seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...........I called up the CNA office and they told me that I have to wait 5 to 10 days for results...sucks because I need to pass it by the end of next week...pray for me guys