Anyone else fail the CNA exam their first time?

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Lindsey Richards in Roseville, Michigan 39 months ago	So I studied for hours, prepared, practiced my skills for weeks and bombed the test today. I feel like an idiot. I passed handwashing, ROM exercises (lower extermitiy), Partial bedbath, and blood pressure, but i failed indirect skills. I guess I spent too much time memorizing the skills (so I didnt miss any steps) rather than focusing on the basic principles of dignity, privacy and saftey(though I did lower my bed after each skill)So note to anyone who is taking the certification test soon, you can pass the 3 main skills with flying colors but if you dont always ask the patient if their comfortable and give them the call light (manikin or not) then your pretty much not going to pass. I guess this was a good opportunity for a practice round :-/ - Was this comment helpful? Yes (83) / No (7) Reply - Report abuse
V Nelson in Palatka, Florida 37 months ago	I Passed My Test The First Time Around But It Took Me Almost A Year To Finally Take The Test. My RN Was So Nice And She Gave Us The Opportunity To Go Back And Correct Mistakes That We Made Before We Declared Our Skill Was Complete. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (17) / No (7) Reply - Report abuse
sousou in Jacksonville, Florida 35 months ago	I passed the test 10 days ago,I failed tthe skills test,I passed 3 skills(handwashing,occupied bed,taking pulse and respiration),but I failed in the transfering the patient from bed to wheel chair,I thought that I did good,but they said I didn't put the patient's feet flat in the floor before transferI DIDN'T ADJUSTE HIS POSITION AFTER TRANSFER IN THE CHAIR. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (29) / No (7) Reply - Report abuse
nejla12388 in West Bloomfield, Michigan 34 months ago	OMG i went through the same thing passed change of position, hair and nail, and blood pressure but failed indirect care ! they gave me a sheet with the indirect care broken down into what is important. after reading through it and studying AGAIN i got oral care, range of motion, and pulse and respiration, despite studying FOREVER i failed again. i passed everything but pulse so study your indirect and you should be fine anyone have advise on a good testing site in michigan ? - Was this comment helpful? Yes (38) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
dag 465 in Arlington, Texas 34 months ago	i failed the written test.first time got the experince.but not good on paper.need help - Was this comment helpful? Yes (74) / No (14) Reply - Report abuse
mkaniarz in Hendersonville, North Carolina 33 months ago	yes i did. I came from florida and otherwise let my many years of experience influence me . Old habits are hard to break. Go by the book...excatly to pass - Was this comment helpful? Yes (9) / No Reply - Report abuse
kathjohn in Asheville, North Carolina 33 months ago	mkaniarz in Hendersonville, North Carolina said: yes i did. I came from florida and otherwise let my many years of experience influence me . Old habits are hard to break. Go by the book...excatly to pass I looked at the Florida test requirements and they are very different from North Carolina. I don't know why each state does not have the same ways to do things. It makes it very confusing for CNA's that move. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (5) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
dootsiedoots in Middletown, New York 32 months ago	I did not lower the bed at the end of perineal care and I forgot to wash my hands at the end of ambulation. Will these two things fail me? - Was this comment helpful? Yes (36) / No (8) Reply - Report abuse
chrisbo68 in Warren, Michigan 32 months ago	chigoo in Grosse Pointe, Michigan said: try crockett or kramer i did mine @ KRAMER twas nice though i took it twice Scheduled for test at Kramer, was wondering if you could tell me a little more about your experience there. I am very nervous about it. My husband says I am worried for nothing, but I don't think I am. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (15) / No (3) Reply - Report abuse
Chigo in Warren, Michigan 32 months ago	chrisbo68 in Warren, Michigan said: Scheduled for test at Kramer, was wondering if you could tell me a little more about your experience there. I am very nervous about it. My husband says I am worried for nothing, but I don't think I am. I was asked to make an occupied bed, female pericare and transfer and those were the three things i studied and practised that morning before going for the test. God willing, The three came out and i did great in all but was shocked when the RN had to remind me of taking out the footrest during transfer though i would have done that when i realised myself and because of that she failed me. but the second time she told and corrected me in a lot of things and yet passed me, it doesnt make sense maybe she doesnt want me to come the third time. dont be nervous cos it might make you forget, the lady is nice though. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (10) / No Reply - Report abuse
dootsiedoots in Middletown, New York 32 months ago	Six people out of ten failed the CNA test. Privacy curtain, washing hands, lowering the bed. Just not enough repetition in the stupid $1,400 course I took. Before taking a class, people should look into their success rate. I wish I knew that. I'm retesting. I'll let you know how it goes. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (19) / No (3) Reply - Report abuse
nejla12388 in West Bloomfield, Michigan 31 months ago	OMG the SAME thing happened to me i was sooo upset ! after i failed it they gave me a paper that had all they wanted you to know about indirect care. after reading that i realized how many things i missed : ( i wish i was given it before i wasted 200 dollars on the test : ( good luck next time : ) - Was this comment helpful? Yes (4) / No Reply - Report abuse
angelface98002@yahoo.com in Glen Burnie, Maryland 31 months ago	Why so uch money to take the CNA State Exam - Was this comment helpful? Yes (10) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
angelface98002@yahoo.com in Glen Burnie, Maryland 31 months ago	You have 160 days to try again but do not wait Do not lose the knowledge you have Work as a CNR until you take the test..but I doebut that will help But it brings in money - Was this comment helpful? Yes (4) / No Reply - Report abuse
Lindsey in Clinton Township, Michigan 31 months ago	I went to american red cross in warren on 11 mile. I was done in 3 weeks. I actually ended up passing my test 2 weeks after i posted that. I think it was a total of $1,000 for the class and test. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (4) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
nejla12388 in West Bloomfield, Michigan 31 months ago	yup same thing i took the exam 3 times tho so i spent a little more then you but i took it with red cross in waterford good luck - Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No Reply - Report abuse
ralongi in Harrison Township, Michigan 31 months ago	Thank you Lindsey and Nejla. Your information is very helpful! I'm going back to school after 20 years and didn't want to waste the effort on a place that wasn't credited. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
charmye in Atlanta, Georgia 30 months ago	anyone took the cna class at murray institute in atlanta ga - Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No Reply - Report abuse
j christine in Albertville, Alabama 30 months ago	Has anyone took the skills portion at Central Alabama Community College in Alexander City Alabama.If so, could you please tell me what to exspect? I get so nervous doing my skills in front of someone i dont know. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (4) / No Reply - Report abuse
wcvet in Hayward, California 29 months ago	anyone know of free cna trainning ?. what facilities offer cna trainning while you work as an na.? anyone work or get hired as an na? any info would be a big help thanks. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (5) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
Andrea in Cape Coral, Florida 28 months ago	If you failed the skills part but passsed the written part how long do you have to wait to retake the test? I heard since its through the state you have to wait 30 days??? - Was this comment helpful? Yes (6) / No Reply - Report abuse
sweetmelody in North Fort Myers, Florida 28 months ago	Andrea in Cape Coral, Florida said: If you failed the skills part but passsed the written part how long do you have to wait to retake the test? I heard since its through the state you have to wait 30 days??? Andrea hi! i took the written test and pass but the physical skill failed. can you tell me if you had to fold the wash cloth in aform of a mitten. i need to know how to do this one i search in the internet but and seen a video but nothing in the form of folding cloth in form of mitten. can you tell me the step you took or is there a video where i can look at it. please write back thank you - Was this comment helpful? Yes (4) / No Reply - Report abuse
Daisy in Aurora, Illinois 27 months ago	wow omg i only paied 60 to take my cna state test i failed but i just took it again on the 12 of this month and cant wait to see if i passed i hope i did - Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
Sana in Sterling Heights, Michigan 27 months ago	ralongi in Harrison Township, Michigan said: I'm looking into getting certified but can't find a school I trust. Where did you go in SE Michigan? I don't want to go to Everest and in my search...that's the one that always comes up. Thanks in advance for the help! RA Macomb Community College, Warren has an excellent class for CNA. Cost around $1300. You have good opportunity to practise during Clinical too. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (4) / No Reply - Report abuse
jbjrhess in Pinellas Park, Florida 27 months ago	dootsiedoots in Middletown, New York said: I did not lower the bed at the end of perineal care and I forgot to wash my hands at the end of ambulation. Will these two things fail me? Automatically you will fail for not lowering the bed...sorry - Was this comment helpful? Yes (6) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
Courtney Sebastian in Scottsburg, Indiana 26 months ago	If you live in Indiana, I advise you to go to Indiana Health Careers Vocational Training & Testing, in Sellersburg, they have a 99% passing rate, there is no way you can fail the RN is the coolest & very patient! Good Luck to all... - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No Reply - Report abuse
sweetpie83 in ypsilanti, Michigan 26 months ago	Yes! Just got home a few hours ago from taking mine.....failed it! Wow I cannot believe I forgot to wash my hands first! I did it at the end of each skill! I feel like a total failure. It sucks...and it sucks telling everyone I failed! Idk,....I was so nervous the instructor said ok...start when your ready...so I started...knocked on the door introduced myself...called the actor by name...the I hear her say...ok hold on!....I was like wtf...she's like now go back to the door take a couple deep breaths...and look out the window and think about what ur doing again....so I did. Idk. Maybee she was trying to distract me...or give me a second try?? Not sure. In any event...I failed it. Grrrrr...200 dollars I might as well flushed it! I'm taking it as soon as I am able to at the same fascilitty....at least I know what I did wrong. Hope I pass the second time. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (10) / No Reply - Report abuse
sweetpie83 in ypsilanti, Michigan 26 months ago	By the way I got change of position with back rub.....change occupied bed....and hair and nail care. Passed the occ.bed, and hair and nail, but failed the pos. Backrub....and handwashing! God that one kills me! And I failed indirect care?? Maybee I wasn't talking enough?? Idk. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (7) / No Reply - Report abuse
too embarased in Spring Hill, Florida 25 months ago	sweetpie83 in ypsilanti, Michigan said: By the way I got change of position with back rub.....change occupied bed....and hair and nail care. Passed the occ.bed, and hair and nail, but failed the pos. Backrub....and handwashing! God that one kills me! And I failed indirect care?? Maybee I wasn't talking enough?? Idk. I took my test last thursday and failed. had feeding resiedent was so neourvous I forgot to put head of bed up first STUPID she said safety issue and I was done. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (6) / No Reply - Report abuse
brooke in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 25 months ago	ralongi in Harrison Township, Michigan said: I'm looking into getting certified but can't find a school I trust. Where did you go in SE Michigan? I don't want to go to Everest and in my search...that's the one that always comes up. Thanks in advance for the help! RA baker college is always a good one to look into, i went their for my cna - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No Reply - Report abuse
Sana in Sterling Heights, Michigan 25 months ago	Macomb Community College (South Campus, Warren has the best program for CNA. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No Reply - Report abuse
chigoo in Grosse Pointe, Michigan 25 months ago	Lol...did they pay you to advertise for them? thats my school anyway. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No Reply - Report abuse
jessica in Cleveland, Tennessee 25 months ago	can they fail you for messin up on stuff if ur not hurtin the reident like forggetin to raise the bed or washin stuff out - Was this comment helpful? Yes (5) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
jessica in Cleveland, Tennessee 25 months ago	can they fail you for not raising the bed to workin height or clenin stuff out???/ - Was this comment helpful? Yes (7) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
Veronica Parrott in Charlotte, North Carolina 25 months ago	i took the test a week ago and failed was so pissed at my self for failing the skills. failed for not sitting on the bed facing the pt while feeding and because my gown wasn't tied all the way....... - Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No Reply - Report abuse
Essile in Tucson, Arizona 25 months ago	Hi everyone, I really need help. I am currently taking a free CNA class (It is part of High School) and it does certify me as a CNA- it's not just a practice class for HS credit. Well, I failed the skills test miserably. My teacher gave me "caregiver" cert which is the next best thing, I guess but I still want to be a CNA. I still haven't taken the written test though- So my question is: if I pass the written test, do I still get to be certified as a CNA, despite failing the skills test? It would be really disappointing after a whole year of working towards this, but I'd like to know if it's even worth me taking the final written test, which is optional entirely. I REALLY wanted to be a CNA. I can't retake the skills test either, so... ): Someone please get back to me? Thank You it's appreciated. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (4) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
peggy in Mount Prospect, Illinois 25 months ago	what is the percentage you need to get in order to pass the Illinois CNA written exam? if anyone knows please let me know. I am going to be taking the exam in July. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (4) / No Reply - Report abuse
sweetmelody in North Port, Florida 25 months ago	everything is common sense all you need to do is focus on patient. protect the patient and never leave her alone you always yell out for help believe me you will pass. plus study the hands on i fail in fort myers i went to sarasota 4 days straight but it was worth it in fort myers they are so disorganise. if you need the address let me know. these people that train you also give you cd to watch and hands on and they are husband and wife both doctors. believe me you will not fair with them .. they have a rate of 99persent even thou you have to drive but he will not waste time. what ever you need just emai me . good luck. and god bless you and then i can tell you where to look for work . sign maria - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No Reply - Report abuse
ladydi 75 in Detroit, Michigan 24 months ago	chrisbo68 in Warren, Michigan said: Scheduled for test at Kramer, was wondering if you could tell me a little more about your experience there. I am very nervous about it. My husband says I am worried for nothing, but I don't think I am. i am not schedule for the test yet too nervous need help on the experience - Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No Reply - Report abuse
Sana in Sterling Heights, Michigan 24 months ago	Hi, At Kramer, please make sure that you wash your hand after and before each test. Dont take it easy and ignore washing step by step. The tester is friendly before and after, not during the test. Always make sure that you knock at the door, introduce yourself, avoid contamination, talk to the patient, etc. Be serious about call light. Make sure the call light is within reach. As your husband said, nothing to be nervous about it. You are prepared to do good and will do good, that is why you are nervous. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (7) / No Reply - Report abuse
ladydi 75 in Detroit, Michigan 24 months ago	thank you for your support!!!!!! - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
ladydw25 in Williamston, North Carolina 24 months ago	I took it the first time and failed the skills portion but i am scheduled to take it again so wish me luck. P.S have anyone taken the test in Greenville NC before if so reply and let me know how it is. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
brooke in Birmingham, Michigan 24 months ago	nejla12388 in West Bloomfield, Michigan said: OMG i went through the same thing passed change of position, hair and nail, and blood pressure but failed indirect care ! they gave me a sheet with the indirect care broken down into what is important. after reading through it and studying AGAIN i got oral care, range of motion, and pulse and respiration, despite studying FOREVER i failed again. i passed everything but pulse so study your indirect and you should be fine anyone have advise on a good testing site in michigan ? i know u probably have take your test by now but if anyone ask where to go mott college in fenton is the place to go they have a 96% pass rate and let you correct mistakes - Was this comment helpful? Yes (5) / No Reply - Report abuse
v.g. in West Des Moines, Iowa 24 months ago	Did any one took skill test and written test at DMAAC? - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No Reply - Report abuse
keyun in Oak Park, Michigan 23 months ago	DO ANYONE KNOW A TESTING CENTER IN MICHIGAN WHERE THEY ALLOW U TO MAKE A FEW MISTAKES. OR JUST A FRIENDLY TESTING CENTER WITH NICE RN??? PLEASE HELP... IM SOO NERVOUS - Was this comment helpful? Yes (19) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
mary in Roseburg, Oregon 21 months ago	I forgot to say "i'm undressing the patient" before placing the bed pan on her- also, we do not know the same day if we faild or not. The lady was a real smart ass and actied like we were stupid for asking her to repeat something or doing an extra step- We have to score at least 80% on the skill part to pass- so I dont know if me forgeting to say that will fail me. and we do not get to choose what skills- they do. i had foot care, re-positioning, bed pan and denture care= everyone else had simpler ones- ugg - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
kaburrison in Ann Arbor, Michigan 20 months ago	Go to Washtenaw Community College! They have the BEST training program and the BEST testing facility. Actually, my very nice instructors are also testers.. They just can't test me. Which is lame. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Irving82 in Hammond, Indiana 19 months ago	I took my CNA Skills test at Purdue and I am the only guy in the class. I have to admit I feel out of place awkward. I passed ROM, Handwashing, Oral Temperature, and Fowlers position. I failed occupied bed I forgot to raise the side rail up. I would never do this in real life. I failed it and now I have to retake the whole test again. I don't recommend anyone go to Purdue for CNA. The teacher has no patience and embarrases you at times talks to you like she is your parents when she is certainly not. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
skibb100 in O Fallon, Missouri 17 months ago	I JUST got home from taking my CNA test for the second time and failed again. Each time I was just one wrong question over the passing limit. One. I dont believe this. I will not give up. I will pass this time. I will be back - Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
Kymmie in Jacksonville, Florida 17 months ago	Before taking the state exam, consider a CNA prep class. In Florida they are fairly reasonable ... and it saves you all the heartaches from retesting plus the delays with all the new law changes as of 8/1. I attended TFN (Training Future Nurses). They prep you on the clinicals & written, plus I got a stethoscope, bp cuff, refresher before state exam for only $300. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse

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