Hello everyone!!! I think I need some encouragement! I took my CNA skills written and practical today. I believe that my written went well, and I thought my practical did too. My 3 skills were change of position, catheter care, and measuring urinary output from the drainage bag. For the most part, I think I did wonderful. When I came home, I read over the steps for the skills I had done. I realized that I forgot to apply gloves before applying the clean incontinent pad under the buttocks for the catheter care skill. I washed my hands and applied gloves directly after that step (before starting the actual catheter care process.) But I made sure I had gloves on when removing the incontinent pad after it had becames soiled. I'm not sure how big of a mistake I made... I need some encouragement because I have to wait at least 3-5 days until I find out my results... gah, I am going to drive myself crazy!!! Haha, thanks everyone! 0 Likes
Ytellu Oct 19, 2010 I forgot a couple of steps when I did my testing and I still passed. I really think you'll be ok. 0 Likes
AzDeb Specializes in Nursing Assistant. Oct 19, 2010 I also forgot a couple steps with my skills testing and passed. As long as it wasn't a "bold" step which would be an automatic fail, you should be just fine. In our state you have to pass each skill with 80%, so there is a small margin of error for a few missed steps. Don't be worrying!!! (I had about 5 days until I got my results....I tortured myself as well....but really, don't worry.) Good luck! 0 Likes
Missy77 Oct 19, 2010 Don't stress yourself out about the test. I just let the instructor know I forgot to perform a step and I still passed. I'm sure you passed. :)Wow you guys have to wait to get your scores, they told us right after the test if we passed or not. Good Luck! 0 Likes
virgo,student nurse, CNA Specializes in 10. Oct 19, 2010 I am sure you did fine. Relax. I think everyone misses a step or two, as long as you remembered patient safety and to tell the instructor I would be doing this and etc, I am sure you did well. Keep us posted. 0 Likes
kristi22 Oct 19, 2010 Thanks guys!! I didn't realize until after I went home though that I forgot to wear gloves!! I just hope I did okay, I just have to remember I tried my absolute best. The only thing that stinks is having to wait 4 to 5 days to find out my results, talk about stressful!! 0 Likes
AzDeb Specializes in Nursing Assistant. Oct 20, 2010 I didn't realize I had missed steps until I got home either. Then I dwelled on it for 5 days until I got my results. I passed...and I'm sure you will too!! Don't worry! You'll be fine, I'm sure. :) 0 Likes
rcfj2290 Specializes in Neurology, LTC. Has 3 years experience. Oct 22, 2010 When I took my test there was one step in particular that I remeber not doing and it was a major one at least I think it was. Anyway I still passed both my tests the first time. Just dont freak out you'll be fine. 0 Likes
kristi22 Oct 27, 2010 Hey guys!! Just wanted to update you all & let ya's know that I passed, I am relieved!!!! Haha.. although I do have another question if any of you would know the answer to it that would be great. First I will let you know that I am certified in New York state. I took my training course at a nursing home facility close by where I am currently employed. I took my test & everything at the facility as well. On my certificate I recieved, it says that my name is listed as active on the "nurse aide nursing home registry" & it says the term "nursing home" a lot on the certificate... I am just wondering if it is only worded like that or if the only place I will be certified to work at is at a nursing home?? Because in the near future, I was thinking of looking to be a CNA at the local hospital... hope someone has the answer for me, thanks! 0 Likes
Ytellu Oct 27, 2010 Hello and congrats!!!!I am in NY also. In NY the certification is really only good for nursing homes and you will have to work a small amount of hours (I think its 16) in a nursing home to be recertified in two years. I work in a hospital now and my title is NA (nursing assistant) but they required me to have my certification as a requirement to get the job. Some hospitals call them PCT or patient care technicians. I think a lot of facilities that are not nursing homes like to require that you went through CNA classes so they know you learned the basics of care.Congrats again and good luck. 0 Likes
kristi22 Oct 28, 2010 So you mean I could work at the hospital without any further training?? 0 Likes
Ytellu Oct 28, 2010 For example in my area one hospital just requires CNA completion plus having a current CPR certification and another one requires a years experience to apply. It depends on the facility but several members of my CNA class were hired at the local hospital right after passing their state exam. 0 Likes