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Jan 17, 2008 08:54 PM

Cna Exam

by Kay51

Hey.

I am starting nursing school this fall, my school requires CNA license before you can start. I Really don't have the time or money at this point... (Cant take time off work yet, will be off long enough for nursing school lol). So I was wondering if anyone has taken the CNA exam without taking the class and just studying on there own..books..videos..etc. That is really my only option at this point. So if anyone has done this it would give me some hope.

Also how did you study and what did you use to pass the test???

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from chickapea
Old Jan 17, 2008, 09:16 PM

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Hi Kay51, I'm in Cali and I just finished my CNA class. One of the things we were tested on in class was that you need 50 hours of theory and 100 hours of clinical time (in Califorina) to qualify to take the state exam. Someone who has successfully completed the first semester of an RN program would also qualify. I know every state can be different. I did it through a community college which was way more realistic for me than some other places that required attendance every day. My first 3 weeks were 2 full days then the next 13 weeks were 1 half day lecture and 1 full day clinical. It went by fast. Hope this helps. Good luck!
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from rn2bnwi
Old Jan 21, 2008, 10:48 AM

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many states require a clincial component to your cna training just to be able to take the test unless you meet other requirements
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from Kiki1ash
Old Apr 23, 2008, 11:55 PM

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I am in much the same situation as you are. I am starting nurse's training and just can't get the time off from my job to attend CNA classes. I ordered a 900 page text book from Amazon that is used in CNA courses and I have an Aunt who is an LPN with over 30 yrs. experience. She has agreed to help me master things like bp. I have worked in home health care for years and I am hoping this helps me. The thing is, I don't know if I will be eligable to take the exam without having finished a CNA course. I'll let you know if I find out anything.
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from Bayley
Old Apr 24, 2008, 10:47 AM

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I took my certification exam in Florida and although I did take a course in it, I also know that a person could challenge the exam, which means they could take it without any experience or schooling. If you can do that in your state then my advice would be to get a book about the test, usually you can find them at your library, and maybe watch some videos about how to do the practical part. The hardest skill is probably taking blood pressure so I would find a friend to practice on for that one. Here's a link to a site that offers videos on the skills you'll need to know. Good luck!!

http://deptets.fvtc.edu/nursing/index.htm
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