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1. Failed skills portion :(

   BossBadger replied to BossBadger's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks for your responses. I tested in Gainesville, FL at the Express training institute. Prometric did the testing. I knocked every time, waited for response, and pulled the curtain. When I drained the bag, I put an incontinence pad on the floor und...

2. Failed skills portion :(

   BossBadger posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Well, I failed the skills portion. Passed the written with flying colors and it went downhill from there. I did the ROM on the wrong side, of all things! I was sooo nervous. The guy in the room with us had to do foot care on me beforehand and that ju...

3. Just a few more skills exam q's, I promise! :)

   BossBadger replied to BossBadger's topic in CNA/MA

   I was afraid of that. Drat. I really dislike using someone else's steth..I have a hard time hearing the pulse with the cheapos. I hope it's a quality one at least. Or maybe I won't even get the BP skill!

4. Challenging CNA exam..help please?

   BossBadger replied to BossBadger's topic in CNA/MA

   The ones I used are posted on here somewhere, but I'm not sure where so here's the link: http://deptets.fvtc.edu/nursing/index.htm Some of the skills they show you, they show more steps than you would actually have to do. For example, I think they co...

5. Just a few more skills exam q's, I promise! :)

   BossBadger replied to BossBadger's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks so much! I know I have been overthinking this thing to death. I really think I have most of it down. Now it's just practice, practice, practice. Does anyone in FL know if they allow you to use your own stethoscope for the BP skill? I hate th...

6. Challenging CNA exam..help please?

   BossBadger replied to BossBadger's topic in CNA/MA

   Cubanita..In Florida at least, you can challenge the exam if you don't have professional experience as long as you have a high school diploma or GED. I'm doing my testing through Prometric. They have a website where you can register/pay for the test ...

7. Just a few more skills exam q's, I promise! :)

   BossBadger posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I've been studying like mad, watched all the videos, and I think I'm getting it. I just have a few more quick questions. 1. When rinsing the bedpan, do you just rinse it out in the sink and dry it with paper towels? It also says to remove your gloves...

8. Challenging CNA exam..help please?

   BossBadger replied to BossBadger's topic in CNA/MA

   I'm taking mine in Gainesville. I watched the videos today and feel a bit better. Another question, though! When you clean the bedpan, where do you clean it? Just rinse it in the sink or what? Somehow it just doesn't seem right... Did they have the b...

9. Challenging CNA exam..help please?

   BossBadger replied to BossBadger's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks for your help! One more question..what exactly is a 'bath blanket'? Is it commonly one of the available items during the test? If one isn't available, do I leave the regular blanket over the patient while removing the sheet? I'm going to my mo...

10. Challenging CNA exam..help please?

    BossBadger posted a topic in CNA/MA

    I am challenging the CNA exam in Florida soon, and I'm beginning to worry that I am in way over my head and won't pass the test. I am fairly confident about the written portion (though I may eat my words) but have some questions about portions of the...