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Shy, soft spoken people are usually compassionate and caring. You also will be able to relate to patients who are shy and soft spoken. Every day try to talk a little louder, and make eye contact with 1 more person each day. Before long it will be s...

I'm using the same material, from what I've read on this site ATI is the best source. Good luck and post when you pass !!!

I think I would wait to pick up any PRN shifts until they pass the survey. Things in life happen for a reason, and it sounds like things have worked out for the best for you professionally and personally. Good luck on the new job and let me know ho...

Change is always a little scary, but I think you will really enjoy the new position. The hospital setting is exciting and challenging, which sounds like something you are ready for. Stay on PRN and you can have the best of both worlds. I lived ...

Keep taking the practice tests and studying the ATI book, if you really want to be a nurse then work for it. Good things come when you put forth your best effort .

Unfortunately at some SNF's the CNA's take advantage of the newbies. The next time this happens go to the Charge nurse and ask to have your team reduced. At my hospial we went out of our way to welcome and help the new CNA's, because we had all bee...

Try www.Test-Guide.com , they have practice tests for free, and you can take it multiple times. They pull questions that are very similar to the actual test questions. Good luck and keep us posted.

NO is a wonderful word every health care professional should learn from day 1 !!! Also, you are NOT obligated to answer phone calls or texts on your day off, contrary to what your facility may think. Life is to short to spend every waking minute wo...

I hope you gave your 2 weeks notice after that !

I was a HUC on a med/surg floor and we were the preceptor floor for nurse residents. My advice is to make a list of everything you need for your 3 patients after you take report and check them off as you finish each med pass, dressing change, etc. ...

I'm turning 50 next month and started this journey over 20 yrs ago. I earned my Associates Degree in Business 27 yrs ago, and after a couple of years realized I wanted to be a nurse. Started my pre reqs when my first child was a year old, and then ...

I was a CNA and HUC at a hospital. and worked with several nurses who didn't pass the first time they took their TEAS. And they were young nurses. Test anxiety is probably the biggest reason most people do not do well. Buy the ATI book and practi...

There are practice teas tests available online and study guides such as ATI on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble. Take a couple of practice tests and then make a decision. I have had A&P I and II and am currently taking Biology. After taking a co...

I plan on taking the test at an alternative site, and then if needed will take retest at my school. After working in a hospital and talking to the nurses most of them did the same thing. It's extremely stressful, so anything you can do to reduce th...

What was the app you used on your Android? I'm looking for one. Thanks

Reebok walking shoes are great ! I too worried about the "right" shoes and went to several stores searching and searching. Finally a retail sales person suggested I try the Reeboks and bring them back if I wasn't satisfied. A year later I still ha...

Here's another thought, I work as a CNA at a hospital and they also hire nurse techs after they complete their first semester of the nursing program. You also can test for the CNA in most states after you complete Intro to Healthcare. Check out You...

Go to the Math tutor or Math Lab at your school. Tutoring is great when you are overwhelmed. Good luck

Pre-reqs are one thing............nursing classes and clinicals are another. You can never be to smart for an ADN program. Take it seriously and apply for both.

Wow, you are having to overcome obstacles but after reading your post I have no doubt you will succeed ! "Everyone" are right, it sounds like you are a caring, compassioate CNA with a love for nursing and that is exactly what our profession needs. S...

I was referred to recently as "Just a CNA". Well obviously I have made a smart move in starting my journey to becoming an RN. With my CNA I am working in a hospital where I am learning day to day what a new RN endures. I also have a distinct advantag...

The person that didn't pass said every step out loud but didn't talk to the patient. Remember they want to see you interacting with them. Try adjusting the ear pieces on the stethescope so you can hear better. You actually turn them towards the f...

I took the Florida CNA test last fall. Here is some advice, you can talk through the steps BUT they are watching for patient interaction too. So talk to your "patient" and interact with them. One person in my class didn't pass because they failed ...

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If there are a limited amount of computers (which there always are) remember the nursing staff including CNAs are paid employees and have to do their charting first. There are either laptops or extra computers in the breakroom, etc. for students to ...