Anyone not take any formal training for CNA

Hi Everyone,

I have started studying on my own for the cna, through online videos, and books. I live in NC, so we are on of the few states that will allow anyone to take the CNA exam. I believe it's called challenge exam. I have taken a phlebotomy course before. I have also worked as a health unit coordinator on NSICU floor, so i'm familiar with a lot of the terms already.

I'm going this route because I don't have the time or the money to take a formal CNA course right now. The course I can afford takes 4 months to complete, the short courses in the area are $400 and up.

Anyone else tried it this way? I'll be praticing the CNA skills on my family members.

I think I can do it....I plan on taking the CNA in August.