Failed CNA in MA test holding up progress of BSN and CNM: already have a BA

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I need some advice from those who are recently entering the CNA field in Massachusetts. I took the test twice now. I just got the results of my retake and I have to say that based on what they said I failed at (clinical), I would like to appeal. My experience doesn't match the test proctor. I want to know if anyone in my state has done this and how. Then, which test sites they would recommend. I've gone to the same site twice and don't intend on going back there again.

The thing is, I have a 5 year plan and this is really costing me time (and in the long run, money). I already have a Bachelor's and was planning on applying to an ABSN program with the end goal of becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife. Now, the only reason I was so stuck on this CNA thing was because I know it helps you gain experience (possibly a job and a job with tuition reimbursement). But, if it's becoming this much of a hassle...... what do you think?

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If it's not required for school, don't waste another moment of energy on it. I doubt very much if working as a CNA will get you much in the way of tuition reimbursement anyway.

That said.... better get better with patient-handling skills because you're going to have to work as an RN for a couple of good years to be competitive for grad school admissions.

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If it's not required... I would simply move on.

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Specializes in NICU.

My thought is that if a CNA class is tripping you up, how are you going to handle a fast paced ABSN program?

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My thought is that if a CNA class is tripping you up, how are you going to handle a fast paced ABSN program?

What he said. You failed the clinical part twice of what is really a very basic exam (basic in terms of looking toward getting into an accelerated nursing program).

A nursing aide certification will help get you a job working as a CNA. If you are working as a CNA in a hospital it can help get you in line for a tuition assistance program, usually after you've been working there for a year or so. If you're a good CNA the networking where you work can help land you a job as an RN once you have that license. But if you can't pass the CNA test after taking it twice I'm not sure that nursing is really what you should be focusing on for a career move.

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