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Aug 09, 2008 01:23 PM

CNA Skills Test - Those "Extra" Steps?

Updated Aug 09, 2008 at 01:34 PM by HeartForCaring

Hello all!

I am worried that I may be taking too many unnecessary steps for my upcoming skills test later this month. I not only tend to study through the skills handbook alone, I also prefer to study through a website that is more thorough on the skills than the handbook itself. http://deptets.fvtc.edu/nursing/index.htm

My question is - should I rely on other resources aside from the Candidate Handbook such as online teaching videos and my book from school so that I have good knowledge of what I am doing -OR- since the Candidate Handbook is obviously of such importance or they would not have provided us with one, should I give 110% into it and NOT take those "extra" steps that I may not even be graded on and will slow me down?

Both have their ins and outs. What's your advice?

Thank you, I will certainly appreciate all of your replies!


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from ecmb
Old Aug 09, 2008, 06:42 PM

Default Re: CNA Skills Test - Those "Extra" Steps?
The extra steps are great in "real life". But what you're concerned about is passing the skills test. Rather than cluttering up your brain with extra steps, memorize the steps on the skills list that was provided to you. Concentrate on the steps that are absolutely required. Sometimes these vital steps are in bold print.

You will be anxious enough at test time to try to accomplish more than is required especially considering that you will have a timer going while you are performing the skills.

Concentrate on the handout that you were given and practice, practice, practice! Good luck.

I just passed my state test. My best tip: RELAX!
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Old Aug 11, 2008, 06:53 PM

I took my skills test in waterbury ct and it was a piece of cake. The woman testing us asked us questions like, did you rememeber all your supplies? Is there anything you forgot? She really wanted to see our class pass. I had a hard time getting an accurate blood pressure cause i was so nervous but she let me do it again and I passed it. It was no wheres near as scary or tense as I thoight it would be but I was nervouse cause I really wanted to pass so bad. The worst part of the testing was nerves. If it wasnt for that it would have been a breeze.
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from hikernurse
Old Aug 11, 2008, 07:41 PM

Default Re: CNA Skills Test - Those "Extra" Steps?
The test is pretty much common sense. I'd do what I had to do and not worry about the rest. You'll do fine .
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from dutchess29
Old Jul 13, 2009, 12:14 PM

Default Re: CNA Skills Test - Those "Extra" Steps?
Handbook is what you will be tested on....read read read. Steps in bold are very important. A tip from my Instructor was "Don't be afraid to say the steps out loud during the exam" Good Luck to EVERYONE!
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