Ginsaff

I can totally relate! I've had the same concerns and I'm a couple years older than you. I'm about to apply to the nursing program at my school(Columbus State Community College) and I have doubts every day. If I hadn't invested so much time in the prerequisits I'm not sure I'd follow through at this point. I figure that the economy is just hitting every job market and that when/if things start to balance out the nursing jobs will bounce back as well. I've heard from several instructors that if you work as an STNA or PCA/PCT during nursing school you'll have a much better chance getting hired upon graduating. Not only would you be working in the field getting experience, but you'd be in the right place/time for the openings. None of this is factual of course, just theory. I'm looking forward to hear what others have to say.

Thanks for the response! So they had all the supplies out. Were they grouped together by skill? Getting my supplies worries me. It's been a while since I took the class and I'm not working oin the field yet. I have lots of reviewing to do. Were there any other people in the room during your skills test or just you and the tester? Can I ask which facility you went to for your test? Yeah, I'm a basket case, lol.

I was hoping someone could give me some insight on the Ohio STNA test. I'm going to schedule my test date and I have massive test anxiety. I understand how the test works and what I need to know. I'm just intrested in hearing about how the test actually happens. I only know of 2 test sites in Columbus and I'm interested in hearing anything at all relating to the test proceedures and the environment of the test. I'd be so appreciatvie of any input! Thanks!