EduardoLugo

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  1. I passed! Yay me!

    EduardoLugo replied to TrudyJ's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats!!! I failed the first try for the clinical part! I found the written part very easy. I was super nervous at first that even my sister said that I looked very nervous. I was shaking a bit. I...

  2. Passed Skills/Written CNA exam...in Florida

    EduardoLugo replied to sil2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats! I failed the first time for the clinical part because I didn't study at all ! Then I decided to study a bit.. with a little doll just a bit.. and I managed to pass! And I got harder skills...

  3. A "chick's" perspective on Men in Nursing

    EduardoLugo replied to KimmbaFNP's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am now a certified nursing assistant and I can't wait to work as a CNA! I already got used to being with girls.. I used to be afraid until I took the nursing assistant program. They were all...

  4. CNA>RN. Is that right for me?

    EduardoLugo replied to Jharrod's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey! I'm a male. I am doing the CNA > RN thing too. I just got a letter that I passed my CNA state exam! It wasn't that bad.. I am going to start applying just to work on the weekends 'cause I...

  5. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    EduardoLugo replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you think you only made minor mistake then you'll pass! I made a few minor mistake! Not just 1 or 2 mistake.. more than that. I still passed.. if you make just one major mistake =

  6. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    EduardoLugo replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I got the certificate today! I finally passed the clinical part! I passed the written part on the first try, but I failed the clinical part because I was so nervous, so I screwed up. The 2nd time,...

  7. I am taking the CNA state exam on July 11th.

    EduardoLugo posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know the written test should be easy.. I averaged 90's in the nursing assistant course in the written test. I have to do some practice because it's been a while. ^^;; Anyhow, I am a little concerned...

  8. I am taking the CNA state exam on July 11th.

    EduardoLugo replied to EduardoLugo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes! It goes by order. AT least where I live. I hope someone from Florida answer your questions. Make sure to practice on Indirect care, infection control, and safety! that's so important. Also,...

  9. Needs to prepare for the CNA clinical skills!

    EduardoLugo posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi allnurses, Alright, so am I supposed to check the name tag of my actor since I have to pretend it is my first day at work. No wonder why my actor had a tag last time.. I didn't even checked. Yeah,...

  10. What I should! I have one more chance..

    EduardoLugo posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think I failed 'cause I made a few minor mistakes. And she's one of those who don't give chances. I have one more chances.. should I wait like 4-5 months and retake it again or should I retake ASAP...

  11. What I should! I have one more chance..

    EduardoLugo replied to EduardoLugo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    OK, I will. I need to do perfect 'cause she doesn't give chances.. :\ She never made me repeat something, etc.. So I will make sure to practice physically until I am comfortable with it. I think even...

  12. What I should! I have one more chance..

    EduardoLugo replied to EduardoLugo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    OK thanks. I will try my best. I didn't practice enough. I thought I had it.. :) But my nerve screw me up.. :) Never knew I was this nervous.

  13. CNA while working on RN. Good idea???

    EduardoLugo replied to joshsmother's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's a good idea! CNA courses wasn't that bad.. pretty easy to be honest! Yes, I think it's easy, but I failed the clinical skills twice for the CNA state exam. I have one more chance to take it.. I...

  14. CNA state exam can be confusing!!!

    EduardoLugo posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Am I like the only one who thinks it is confusing? So the actor lays in bed with no blanket, pillows, etc.. and you have to pretend instead of doing it. To me, this is confusing.. especially when...

  15. CNA state exam can be confusing!!!

    EduardoLugo replied to EduardoLugo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh, and I forgot to clean the basin where she spitted.. while doing oral care. ha ha.. I mean, she didn't spit for real.. just a pretend. That got me confused too. :) I almost forgot to offer that.....

  16. How many people failed the CNA state exam the first time?

    EduardoLugo replied to windmill182's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Aw thanks! :redpinkhe lol. Yeah, I have one more chance. :) I am going to watch all the videos for the basic skills and reheorifice with someone. Pretty sure if I do that, I will pass with no...

  17. How many people failed the CNA state exam the first time?

    EduardoLugo replied to windmill182's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Two my classmates passed on the first try and one of them was more nervous than me. I guess she got easy skills.. I think she got Handwashing, pulse, and ROM. Today I got hard skills; I liked the...

  18. How many people failed the CNA state exam the first time?

    EduardoLugo replied to windmill182's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm thinking of retaking it in 4-5 months.. I am going to relax for a while .. and look for a job where they don't require the certificate.. I will start looking.... If I failed, I have one more...

  19. How many people failed the CNA state exam the first time?

    EduardoLugo replied to windmill182's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just took the clinical skills for the second time and I think I failed..I am not sure 'cause i spoke to low.. I think she had a hard time hearing me. She seems pretty nice, but doesn't give...

  20. Needs to prepare for the CNA clinical skills!

    EduardoLugo replied to EduardoLugo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks! I have like 2 hours left to take this clinical part! I feel confident. I watched videos and reheorificed with my niece's doll..ha ha. I might be just a little nervous.. I know what to...

  21. FREE Full CNA Video Course

    EduardoLugo replied to blueyesue's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Nice videos! I watched the nail care and she forgot to wash her hands after removing gloves... That's OK! I love the videos! It helped me a lot to go with confident and less nervous tomorrow for the...

  22. Please help!! Shy CNA student

    EduardoLugo replied to TheDreamJourney's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I graduated from the nursing assistant program with a 96! :) That's what I got as a final grade. To be honest, I was SUPER shy.. like I never spoke or asked questions in class. They all said how shy I...

  23. I take my state boards friday any advice

    EduardoLugo replied to mymy1219's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Where I live, we get 3! Including handwashing. I failed last time.. I got handwashing (passed) Pulse (passed) and dressing (failed) I also failed on Indirect care.. so I would fail anyways if I passed...

  24. CNA exam in 2 days; Really nervous & unsure of myself...

    EduardoLugo replied to ry90's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am taking the clinical part tomorrow! Same day as you. :) I failed the clinical part, but passed the written part; it wasn't that bad. As for the clinical part, pretend that nobody is around you.....

  25. Needs to prepare for the CNA clinical skills!

    EduardoLugo replied to EduardoLugo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Also, when doing bedpan.. do I have to take off my gloves and wash my hands before I raise the head of the bed? And do I have to wash it again after doing that? This is where I am confused.. I want to...