failed cna skills exam

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:crying2: Has anyone ever failed the CNA skills exam? I feel so stupid and ashamed right now. I had to perform hand washing, modified bed bath, ambulation, ROM (shoulder) and measure urinary output. I failed urinary output. I just mis-read the measurer. I can't believe I did something so stupid and careless! I passed the other skills...not like that matters now. I know I can re-take it...I'm waiting to hear back from my instructor now about re-scheduling...it's just such a let down. This of course holds up my certification. Has this happened to anyone? If so, how soon were you able to take the test again? Thanks everyone!
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dont worried yourself about it. you pass the next time. even the best of us makes mistake sometimes.

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It was probably just nerves that made you read the urinary output wrong. I'm in nursing school and not getting my CNA, but I had the hardest time doing vitals in front of my teacher. Both my partner and I were so nervous our BPs were through the roof and we couldn't get an accurate reading on each other. Just try to relax a bit because you get another chance. I'm sure your instructor realizes it was just nerves. Good luck on next time!

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Yeah, I was very nervous. I almost felt like taking the exam was more difficult than doing it for real in clinical practice. Having someone standing over me grading my every move was nerve wracking! And I wasn't really nervous leading up to test day, but once I got in there and got started I went blank. Thanks though, I know I'll get thru it.

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I'm sorry you did not pass your test. It's so hard to try and relax when they are standing there looking at you. You'll get it!

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