SlebDeb

I work in memory care in Washington state and make 11.50 an hour. .50 is for shift difference. -.- I'm honestly considering getting a different job. The pay is low for the area ($12 - $13, no experience is the norm.)

Thank you for your tips! I'll try to remember, write them down, and go to some facilities. I'm sacred though because it seems that most facilities here aren't that great. The few that are great want you to have at least 1 year or 2 years sometimes. Though hospitals normally want 6 months here. o.e Thank you again!

There should be a practice test online. The written is fairly easy. There's isn't really main part, unless it's different everywhere. They try to cover every topic that you went over in class. I'd worry more about the skills! Good luck to you as well! :) Yes, OP, how did you do?!

Oh ok. I can see why you would want to do CC. They are normally harder to get into because they temd to be cheaper. Also depending on your gpa you might qualify for scholarships and what not. Depends on the school as well. Hmm...have you found their FB page? Some schools have that for specific majors, or they are student made. Hopefully you can find out more information about the school. :)

Congrats! Depending on your grades, test, and retakes (if any) you may have more or less options available. Also have you looked at BSN programs or do you not want that? I've heard shoreline CC is great, but really competitive. Tacoma CC? Are you not sure if you wanna go to Walla Walla? Or....?

When in doubt...just get it anyway.

I didn't take the test through an organization, or NNAAP (is this an organization? o.o). I didn't pass my first time because I was just too nervous! My second time I barely study, but I was a lot calmer and I passed! ^-^ The instructor will tell you where everything is and how to use all the items at the testing location. Like has been said you will not be allowed to ask the instructor or your partner for help, doing so would void both of your test. You do not need to be in uniform, but it may help, just remember to wear something comfortable. Show up early to the examine, about 30 minutes before. You may have time in between for you to practice or you may be first up. If you have time read the book! You can take it with you to the testing location, but not look at it during the examine. As for having all the correct supplies it is pretty easy to remember what you need for which skill. If it's a water skill you will need: water, towels, wash cloths, soap, and gloves. For some skills the instructor will actually give you the supplies, I was given the supplies for the PPE skill, and the food. (I didn't have to scoop food from anything. Just grab a tray and complete the skill.) You can repeat missed steps as long as you do not say "Skill complete." After that you may not go back and repeat. Remember when in doubt grab it! I save my own butt by getting a clothing protector. Good luck on your exam!

Sorry about the long title. I could think of another way to word it. I was wondering what are some tips you would give someone for looking into a job? I just passed my CNA test 5/9/2016, so I'm still kind of lost. Where would you search to make sure the places you are applying to meet code? What about the higher-ups and staff already present? I know about the smell test, but I'm kind of lost at what to do for everything else. I know the only real way to know if I like working somewhere is to actually work there, but is there a way I could figure out, or at least get an idea, of how it will be? o.O I hope my questions make sense. I'm in Washington State (Seattle - Olympia). Thanks

Thank you so much for your information! :) I didn't even know about half of these school. O_O Aw man, I have to write an essay? D: Hopefully I can get a CNA job soon.

Yes. Haha. It's basically the first two years before you get into the nursing program. Nothing special.

Hmm, finding schools with the point based system is far and few between in Washington it seems. I have seen more colleges only taking 2 max retakes. (Or 2 takes of the class whole. o.e Idk how to phrase that.) Aw man! Thanks I'll PM you, after I make 15 quality post/threads.

I would be done with my Pre-nursing degree next January, but now I won't because I failed. This was my second time taking Chemistry 101 and Elementary Statistics. Most colleges I've seen won't take more than two tries, so I already don't qualify for them. I have to retake another class and I still have other courses I need to finish. It's stressing me out because I'm not sure if I should keep going foward with Nursing if I won't be able to get in to a program because of my hellish GPA. I plan on applying to schools in Texas and Washington state. I want to be done with my nusring degree before I'm 23 but it seems like that won't happen. Also how do most school treat retakers? Like how do they look at the classes you retook? Or is that a question I should ask the schools individually? How many times is too many times to retake a course? When should one just throw in the towel? Thanks -SlebDeb