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I just took my CNA test last week and was tested on 5 skills. Everybody was tested on hand washing and communication. The other 3 skills are ones that you randomly pick from cards that are spread out on the table. The skills I picked were back rub, pulse, and range of motion (upper body). I was very nervous about the skills portion of the test, but it wasn't as bad as I thought. I passed everything. Basically, you perform hand washing (skill 1) and then you pick skills 2-4 from a card. Throughout all of the skills, you are being tested on how well you communicate with the patient (skill 5). Good luck!

I've been trying to complete the nursing requirements for some time now. I am 22 years old and am in my 5th year of community college. After completing anatomy with a C grade and withdrawing from physiology on my first attempt, I gave up nursing and started pursuing a legal assisting degree. I thought I had already failed at trying to become a nurse. This semester, I started with the nursing prerequisites again, and I currently have a D in physiology. I feel like a failure. My school offers remediation, but does anyone know if that means that the lower grades will disappear? I plan on meeting with a counselor next week, but I want to know asap if I still have a chance at succeeding.

I'm going to be starting a CNA program next month and I was just curious how long It took you to find a CNA job after you completed the program and passed the state exam. Any tips for finding a job? I'm really determined to get a job in the medical field as soon as I complete the program. Thanks for all posts!