AlexandraS

AlexandraS has 11 years experience and specializes in ICU, CCU, Tele, PACU.

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1. what to expect for my skills exam?

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

   Looks like Texas uses the NAACP/Pearson Vue test. They give 5 skills chosen at random from a list available on their website. They also have the critical steps for each skill listed on their website....

2. CNA school in Southern California

   AlexandraS replied to jjic3982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   There is a list of the approved CNA schools for California...it's organized by county so you can find one that's in your area. good

3. Hard time finding a job :(

   AlexandraS replied to mkearns724's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I worked in LTC for a few months then wanted some more hours so I signed on with a home health company...I loved it! One patient at a time (instead of 20) and you feel like you have the time to really...

4. CNA state exam tomorrow... sooo nervous (NC)

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

   I think you'll do great...remember to breathe, try to relax (I know), and remember patient first (privacy, safety, etc). Good

5. Would you take this particular CNA class? Input please!!

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

   I would be extremely suspicious about a 2 day class. Couple ideas...depending on your state you may be able to 'challenge' the state CNA test with the nursing school experience you have, most states...

6. First time taking CNA exam I would like to know what would the writing exam consist?

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

   I have TONS of information about CNA tests...if you tell me what state your testing in I can direct you to some resources good

7. How does a Junior Nursing student go about getting CNA

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

   I'm not sure but it looks like you have to take a CNA class or actually graduate from nursing school before you can take the CNA test in New York (in most states you can challenge the test after a...

8. Nursing Student (R.N. Program) but Interested in being a CNA for a Summer Job

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

   hey- it look like you can become a CNA without taking the training program... this is from the Connecticut Department of Public Health "A student enrolled in a LPN or RN program may request to...