CNA Testing - Durham. Good Test Site!

Cool; I'm going to take my test there in October.

I'm taking my NACES on Monday and was wondering if you know what the pass percentage is on the Written Exam? I can't find it anywhere. I am planning on getting 100%, but just curious on what the wiggle room is:p

Can you actually complete the class there, or just take the test? Also, what is their contact info.? I tried to look it up online but couldn't find it.

Thanks for the info.!

Did anybody took the test there recently? I am actually going to take... A little worried...

I took the test there in April. I was the first one to do the skills, so I only know that me and my "skills partner" passed, as you are to leave immediately after that. I challenged the test so was very nervous about the skills of course. It is an odd set up, but she is a good evaluator. WantAccelBSN, I'm pretty sure you can take the class there as well. Good luck to all.

I took the test there in April. I was the first one to do the skills, so I only know that me and my "skills partner" passed, as you are to leave immediately after that. I challenged the test so was very nervous about the skills of course. It is an odd set up, but she is a good evaluator.

nclady31, so you took your test at Bess Jackson? How was that? Are there any specific requirements for doing skills? Why I am asking it because I heard that evaluator at this location is very strict... But anyway, I am going to do it.

Chrisitna08,

She is very strict on the rules of taking the test, both written and skills. She has to read the rules word for word by the evaluators book. And of course, she has to enforce those rules. (like not talking, and quietly leaving the room when finished the written part) But she explains everything. If I had to do it over again, I would go back to her. You are not allowed to give specifics about your test experience, or I would elaborate. My problem now is still finding a job. I thought once I was re-certified, I would have a job within a couple of weeks, but it has been 2 months. Yikes!

nclady31, thanks. I think I'll be fine.

For you, you can actually look at Carol Woods. I heard they always have open positions, but I am not sure.... just check it out..

I took the test there in April. I was the first one to do the skills, so I only know that me and my "skills partner" passed, as you are to leave immediately after that. I challenged the test so was very nervous about the skills of course. It is an odd set up, but she is a good evaluator. WantAccelBSN, I'm pretty sure you can take the class there as well. Good luck to all.

I'm thinking of challenging the test too - probably there as well. How did you prepare? Do you have any clinical experience whatsoever? I have years of health education and work experience but no direct clinical. I've been told I should be able to challenge but am a bit concerned about the skills portion of the test. I've taken practice written tests and have aced those. Where are you planning on going to nursing school? Have you taken all your pre-reqs? Any insight you can provide is helpful. Sorry about all the questions

NCPhoenix,

I am doing the pre-reqs at Durham tech, it is so much closer to me than Wake Tech, and am on "pre-req ADN" status. Once those are completed, I an thinking of finishing the pre-reqs for UNC. I do not have a degree, but I do have 26 transferable hours for the BSN program. My thinking is if I am waitlisted for a year or longer at Durham Tech, I may actually get into UNC and in the same time period graduate with a BSN rather than ADN. Their is a link on UNC SON web site you can download a form, send in unofficial transcripts and they will evaluate how many gen. ed. classes you have already completed. If you can't find it, let me know and I will find the link. They sent me mine within a week. I hope to begin the science pre-reqs this August, but all others for Durham Tech are done. I have a way to go obviously.

I was a CNA for over 4 years, but it was long ago and the certification expired. I used Mosbys nursing assistant book for the written, but that is the easy part as you said. But it is helpful to gauge how much you do know with the practice test.

For the skills portion, I found a book at Durham Tech that listed each skill with a checklist. Very helpful. Also, on YouTube, I found videos done in Mitchell County I believe. The CNA instructor posted a video on each of the skills you may be tested on in NC. Put jtduncan56 in the search bar and you should find all the skills she listed.

I still have the skills book from Durham Tech and Mosbys book. If you are interested, I will meet you somewhere and you can have them. Let me know.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Ok, what I can say about Bess-Jackson location. I actually liked it. She is a strict lady, and I think she has a reason for it. If you know your steps in that little blue book, you will be FINE!!!!

Is she the only tester at this site? If not, how r the other testers?