Why One Should Take CNA Practice Tests

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is an easy but challenging job. All you need is completing the training program and then passing the competency exam. But they alone are not safe enough to guarantee yourself that you wouldn’t face any problem on the real test. Most Test takers experience test-related anxiety during certification examination. Practice Tests may help alleviate the unease if you have a good idea of what to expect on the test.

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1. Why One Should Take CNA Practice Tests
2. What is CNA? In America, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides care either in healthcare facilities or in private homes and assists the elderly, chronically sick, or disabled patients who are not able to look after on their own.
3. How to Become a CNA?  You do not need a license to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) however you are required to have a CNA certificate.  If you have a high school diploma or GED you can enroll in a CNA authorized institution. The training course usually takes one semester..  Once you have successfully completed the Training Course, you are eligible to take the state examination.
4. Where Can I Take CNA Course? CNA training courses are provided by the American Red Cross as well as community colleges, hospitals and online schools. The course is taught by licensed nurses approved by the Department of Health Services. The course teach a variety of skills such as taking and recording patient blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respirations; assisting with the activities of daily living, including bathing and hygiene, using the toilet, etc. Furthermore, you are expected to understand basic human anatomy, sickness, diseases, restorative care and even basic nursing practices.
5. What Are The Requirements? CNA Training Course Requirements  Must be at least 16 years old  Must be able to read English  Must possess Social Security Number  Must pass a physical exam and a TB screening  Must pass the fingerprinting and criminal background screening  Must pass a drug screening if requested by clinical facility
6. Why Should I Take CNA Practice Test? Most Test takers experience test-related anxiety during certification examination. Practice Tests may help alleviate uneasiness by helping you to get familiar with the test. It’s also a way for you to gauge your level of knowledge and figure out if you are ready for the real CNA exam.
7. Where Can I Take a CNA Practice Test?  To get prepared for CNA tests you can take online practice tests. Be sure that the practice tests are not poorly put together and are a good representation of what the CNA test will be like.  Make sure if they have a page about the author. Usually, you will be safe with a study guide, but with a website it might be hard to tell. The free study guide and Practice test can be found on CNA PREP and prometric website.
8. How much is the CNA test? Depending on the state where you want to practice, both the skills test and the written exam may cost anywhere from 65 to 120 dollars or more. Check with your local board of nursing to find out how much the exam costs in your state.
9. How Can I Schedule my CNA Test?  The CNA test is State-based. You have to enroll for the test that applies to the state where you want to be registered. The list and application form for each state will be found in Prometric website.  Take your exams at your scheduled exam location.  Once you have passed both parts of the CNA exam and completed all necessary paperwork, the respective Board of Nursing will send you your certificate and you will be placed on the respective CNA Registry.
10. What If I Fail The Exam? If you are unsuccessful in the CNA exam, it is possible to re- take the exam as long as two years have not lapsed since you take the training course. If you have received a failure notice in the mail, there is usually a re-take form you may mail to the boards.
11. What is the passing score for CNA exams? For most certification exams, including Prometric, NNAAP and the Red Cross CNA exam, the passing score is 80%. The performance grade is usually a pass or fail.