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kay@armenianhome.net in Sanger, California

37 months ago

linda45 in madisonville, Kentucky said: I just registered to take the nab exam next week. Does any one have any advice for me? I am really nervouse, I have heard it is very hard. Does anyone have any study info to email me? email lberry45@hotmail.com

I just took my NAB exam on Saturday, 4/25/2009. Study the NAB study guide. It is very important to study that. Also read all of the bold print of the OBRA regs. If you do these 2 things you will pass.
I passes with no problem

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Vernice Webb in Little Rock, Arkansas

37 months ago

linda45 in madisonville, Kentucky said: I took the NAB exam this morning and passed it on the first try. I am excited that i passed but it was the hardest test I have ever taken.
If there is anything I can do to help anyone let me know. I do have some practice tests if anyone needs me to email them to you.

please help me with any information you have,I have taken this test twice and this is my last chance and I must pass it this time or I will have go back thru the classes again, any information you have would be helpful to me, me email is listed below, thank you so much,glad I got on here today

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Chanel Conley in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

37 months ago

Congratulations on passing the test. I am scheduled to take test in June. I have Townsend/Allen and the NAB Book. Any suggestion on studying, test taking tips?

linda45 in madisonville, Kentucky said: I took the NAB exam this morning and passed it on the first try. I am excited that i passed but it was the hardest test I have ever taken.
If there is anything I can do to help anyone let me know. I do have some practice tests if anyone needs me to email them to you.

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Chanel Conley in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

37 months ago

Congrats on passing! I take the test in June. Do you have any suggestions on books, I have the NAB, Townsend and Allen along with a few work books. How often did you study?

Thanks for any help that you can offer.

kay@armenianhome.net in Sanger, California said: I just took my NAB exam on Saturday, 4/25/2009. Study the NAB study guide. It is very important to study that. Also read all of the bold print of the OBRA regs. If you do these 2 things you will pass.
I passes with no problem

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linda45 in madisonville, Kentucky

37 months ago

what helped me more than anything was that nab book. alot of the stuff was right out of that book.
Also take practice tests those also helped.
My test had 8 math problems

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Vernice Webb in North Little Rock, Arkansas

37 months ago

Chanel Conley in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania said: Congratulations on passing the test. I am scheduled to take test in June. I have Townsend/Allen and the NAB Book. Any suggestion on studying, test taking tips?

this message is for Linda45 in Madisonville Kentucky, you stated that you had some study material that you can email, will you please email the information to me, so that I may be more equipped this time before testing, I must pass this test this time, or I will have to start all over, and I can't afford to pay for this again, this is a lot of money today, please help if possible, my email address is vernice.davis@sbcglobal.net

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Vernice Webb in North Little Rock, Arkansas

37 months ago

lberry45 in Madisonville, Kentucky said: what is your email? I will email the practice tests to you.

My Email address is vernice.davis@sbcglobal.net

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The Dude in Warren, Indiana

37 months ago

Sorry but I really don't think it's necessary to spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars on theses "crash courses" being offered in many places. Here's my suggestions for passing this test.

1. Study the Guidance to Surveyors - this has all of the specifics you're going to need to know on the test!

2. Study the NAB Study Guide - this little baby has a ton of information and can help you understand the methodologies and it will help you master the analytical questions.

3. Buy the Principles of Healthcare Administration (Joseph Townsend) - this book was the lifesaver! It's the perfect companion to the NAB study guide. The book provide the details that the study guide lacks.

4. STUDY WELL IN ADVANCE OF YOUR TEST! I read the stuff until it was second nature!

I have tons of materials for sale. Please reply on here and we can work something out. I have study guides and a plethora of CURRENT practice tests (these were lifesavers too!!).

Good luck testing!!

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Mary in Albany, California

37 months ago

DUDE IN WARREN, INDIANA

Where can I find all the material you mentioned to study for the NAB exam.
If you still have them for sale please let me know. I'm looking for everything that can help me pass the exam
Thanks

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Dude in Warsaw, Indiana

37 months ago

Mary what's your email address?

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rsquared in Hollywood, Florida

37 months ago

can someone email me the test questions for the nab? my email is elizabethrr2@aol.com

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Cheryle in Tallahassee, Florida

37 months ago

Dude in Warren,

Have you been able to sale your study materials? If not please contact me. I am very interested. Thanks in advance.

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jmoo2400 in Pompano Beach, Florida

37 months ago

linda45 in madisonville, Kentucky said: I took the NAB exam this morning and passed it on the first try. I am excited that i passed but it was the hardest test I have ever taken.
If there is anything I can do to help anyone let me know. I do have some practice tests if anyone needs me to email them to you.

can you email the practice test to me please jmoo2400@yahoo.com

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Mary in Albany, California

37 months ago

DUDE IN WARREN
my email address is laya1602@msn.com
and if anyone else has any materials please email me and let me know what you have
Mary

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mangal in Lakeland, Florida

37 months ago

linda45 in madisonville, Kentucky said: I took the NAB exam this morning and passed it on the first try. I am excited that i passed but it was the hardest test I have ever taken.
If there is anything I can do to help anyone let me know. I do have some practice tests if anyone needs me to email them to you.

thanks Linda, I need practice tests, please send all to icyjob@yahoo.com., by the way my name is mangal and I am going to take NAB exam soon.
Please provide more guidance and information, practice tests in this matter. I hop you will guide in this regard.
thanks

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mangal in Lakeland, Florida

37 months ago

linda45 in madisonville, Kentucky said: I took the NAB exam this morning and passed it on the first try. I am excited that i passed but it was the hardest test I have ever taken.
If there is anything I can do to help anyone let me know. I do have some practice tests if anyone needs me to email them to you.

Congratulation Linda it is very very happy news from you.
thanks Linda, I need practice tests, please send all to icyjob@yahoo.com., by the way my name is mangal and I am going to take NAB exam soon.
Please provide more guidance and information, practice tests in this matter. I hop you will guide in this regard.
thanks

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Ken Owens in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

37 months ago

I took the NAB exam today for the second time and passed. I agree with The Dude in Warren, Indiana. I found the Nursing Home Federal Requirements, Guidelines to Surveyors and Survey Protocols by James Allen the most helpful of all the study materials. It is not really aimed at the future administrators but for surveyors. The regs are the same ones but here there are explanations of what and why, really good at drilling the important points. To all who passed the first time; my hat is of to you!! To those who are still trying don't give up, our parents and grandparents need us making sure that things are done right...GOOD LUCK!!

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Cheryle in Tallahassee, Florida

37 months ago

Linda Could you please email me the practice test. My email address is csl7498@yahoo.com. Thanks and congrats.

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Cheryle in Tallahassee, Florida

37 months ago

Mangal,

I am from Lakeland originally. When are you planning to take the exam?

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Cheryle in Tallahassee, Florida

37 months ago

Ken,
Congrats on passing the exam.

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mangal in Lakeland, Florida

37 months ago

I am planning to take exam next quarter.

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rsquared in Hollywood, Florida

37 months ago

Can you email the formula how to solve the enclosed problem questions?

your facility has 120 beds. During June you gave the following days of care: 160 Medicare, 800 private pay and 1920 medicaid. What was your percent occupancy rate?

During the year a facility provided 30,000 days of resident care. The operational cost was $3,240,000 and the reimbursement rate of $115 per day. What was the profit per resident day?

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Dude in Warren, Indiana

37 months ago

rsquared.....

#1 - assuming the month has 31 days you have the potential for 3720 potential resident days (beds x days in month). Then you add up all your days which equals 2880 total days. Divide this number by the 3720 we calculated above and you'll come up with your occupancy rate of 77%.

#2 - multiply the resident care days by the reimbursement $115) this gives you 3,450,000. Subtract your operating costs of $3,240,000 and you're left with $210,000. Divide this by your total resident days and you'll have your profit of $7.

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rsquared in Hollywood, Florida

37 months ago

Thank you dude in Warren Indiana. You have been a great help.

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rprinsloo

37 months ago

Can someone send me some NAB exam material, and since I'm in Indiana, is the exam the same all over or diff. in every state?

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rsquared in Hollywood, Florida

37 months ago

Dude can you answer this one for me as well?

Restful Acres is licensed for 135 beds and has an occupancy of 120 residents. In a 30 day month, $11,700 is spent on food. What is the per resident day cost for raw food? I got $3.90 but it's incorrect based on answer key. Answer key says $3.25.

Thanks

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rsquared in Hollywood, Florida

37 months ago

The math section is my weakest area because i cannot remember the formulas. Here is another question. Can you solve this one for me or tell me how to solve it?

If a facility has 90 residents and it requires preparation time of 12 labor minutes per meal how many labor hours are required per week?

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dandygolf in Hayward, Wisconsin

37 months ago

rsquared in Hollywood, Florida said: Dude can you answer this one for me as well?

Restful Acres is licensed for 135 beds and has an occupancy of 120 residents. In a 30 day month, $11,700 is spent on food. What is the per resident day cost for raw food? I got $3.90 but it's incorrect based on answer key. Answer key says $3.25.

Thanks

Use the actual occupancy of 120 residents x 30=3600 next divide $11700 by 3600 =$3.25

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Vanessa in Greenville, Texas

37 months ago

The Dude in Warren, Indiana said: Sorry but I really don't think it's necessary to spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars on theses "crash courses" being offered in many places. Here's my suggestions for passing this test.

1. Study the Guidance to Surveyors - this has all of the specifics you're going to need to know on the test!

2. Study the NAB Study Guide - this little baby has a ton of information and can help you understand the methodologies and it will help you master the analytical questions.

3. Buy the Principles of Healthcare Administration (Joseph Townsend) - this book was the lifesaver! It's the perfect companion to the NAB study guide. The book provide the details that the study guide lacks.

4. STUDY WELL IN ADVANCE OF YOUR TEST! I read the stuff until it was second nature!

I have tons of materials for sale. Please reply on here and we can work something out. I have study guides and a plethora of CURRENT practice tests (these were lifesavers too!!).

Good luck testing!!

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SHARING YOUR QUESTIONS.
I HAVE BEEN STUDYING THE NURSING HOME ADDITION 5TH EDITION BY JAMES ALLEN AND THE STUDY GUIDE ALONG WITH NURSING HOME ADMIN. BY TOWSEEND. VNELSON@GEUSNET.COM

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Vanessa in Greenville, Texas

37 months ago

linda45 in madisonville, Kentucky said: I took the NAB exam this morning and passed it on the first try. I am excited that i passed but it was the hardest test I have ever taken.
If there is anything I can do to help anyone let me know. I do have some practice tests if anyone needs me to email them to you.

LINDA PLEASE EMAIL THOSE QUESTIONS TO ME IF POSSIBLE. VNELSON@GEUSNET.COM THANKS!

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rsquared in Hollywood, Florida

37 months ago

Can anyone give me the formula to calculate ppd? I am taking the exam tomorrow.

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dandygolf in Hayward, Wisconsin

37 months ago

PPD for what? Meals?

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dandygolf in Hayward, Wisconsin

37 months ago

Does anyone have any advice before I take the Wisconsin state exam? Please email me. Candi

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rsquared in Hollywood, Florida

37 months ago

I meant the ppd for nursing fte's.

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mtucker in Waterloo, Ontario

37 months ago

Hello all, was curious if there was a table or list of formulas for the exam? Anyone know of any or has there hands on something like to to email to me? Ifso my email is n2imports02@aol.com

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JusSomGurl in Portland, Oregon

37 months ago

I am selling my James E. Allen book entitled "Nursing Home Administration 4th ed."

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I no longer need it!! It helped me tremendously and after reading everyone's concerns trying to find good study material, I figured it may help someone else.

It is on the recommended list of study materials for the NAB if you still need to take this exam. This is one of the books I used to study from. It is an expensive book! I paid over $150 for it. It is in excellent condition! I don't abuse my books; there's no torn pages and the cover looks brand new as I kept a cover on it during studying. I don't want to put it on ebay as you are my network of friends in health care. Why not help someone else who is trying to get their license, right?

This a closed-auction via email (i.e. If you're interested, send me an email letting me know how much you will pay for the book). I will be taking closed bids through Wednesday, May 20th. No minimum bid, but the highest bidder wins! I accept paypal and check which can be worked out via email. I will mail the same day payment is received. I have a 100% feedback rating on ebay (theupsgirl), so there's no worry. I just no longer need this book and know someone else does.

I will also pay for the shipping via media mail. I will ship the same day that payment is received. If interested, please send email to thejadedbabygirl@yahoo.com with a subject of NAB BOOK. I will send a response to all emails on the 20th.

If you have any questions, please let me know.
P.S. The winner will receive all my copies of study exams.

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ddoss63@verizon.net in Largo, Florida

37 months ago

linda45 in madisonville, Kentucky said: I took the NAB exam this morning and passed it on the first try. I am excited that i passed but it was the hardest test I have ever taken.
If there is anything I can do to help anyone let me know. I do have some practice tests if anyone needs me to email them to you.

Yes please send me the practice tests that you have available.

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NABpasser in Ankeny, Iowa

37 months ago

needhelp! in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania said: I have taken the NHA (federal) twice and cannot seem to pass. Some questions from the first test were on there and it was hard to decipher if I should go with the original answer I chose the first time. Please help me figure out where I need my focus to be. I already have the NAB study guide and some practice tests. Can you offer any additional assistance or advice?? Thanks

Hi! There are many reasons why people pass and also why they don't pass. Anxiety is part of it. Utilize James Allen's books as he helped write the test. Also, keep taking practice exams over and over again until you get every question correct. DMACC in Ankeny, Iowa has a practice course you can take online anywhere in the country that you can take for 70 dollars which has a lot of info on it. Again, utilize James Allen's publications as well as practice exams!

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sherftd in Cave City, Kentucky

37 months ago

I just took the NAB 2 weeks ago and passed. It was really tricky if you already work in healthcare. We all know we do things alittle bit different that what the books say. The 2 study exams offered by the NAB site and the surveyors guide was really helpful, oh and and the NAB study guide was great, too.

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rsquared in Hollywood, Florida

37 months ago

i took the nab today and passed. it was very tricky.

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Its me in Virginia Beach, Virginia

37 months ago

rsquared in Hollywood, Florida said: The math section is my weakest area because i cannot remember the formulas. Here is another question. Can you solve this one for me or tell me how to solve it?

If a facility has 90 residents and it requires preparation time of 12 labor minutes per meal how many labor hours are required per week?

90 residents x 3 meals/day x 7 days/week=1890 resident meals/week
1890 x 12 = 226680 resident minutes/ week
22680/60= resident hours/week

answer= 378 resident hours/week

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Its me in Virginia Beach, Virginia

37 months ago

rsquared in Hollywood, Florida said: The math section is my weakest area because i cannot remember the formulas. Here is another question. Can you solve this one for me or tell me how to solve it?

If a facility has 90 residents and it requires preparation time of 12 labor minutes per meal how many labor hours are required per week?

90 residents x 3 meals/day x 7 days/week=1890 resident meals/week
1890 x 12 = 22680 resident minutes/ week
22680/60= resident hours/week

answer= 378 resident hours/week

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sherftd in Cave City, Kentucky

37 months ago

I had only 3 math questions on my exam and they we very simple. One example was If a nurse aide works 40 hours at 7.00 per hour and she is paid time and 1/2 for the 10 overtime hours she worked. What was her gross income.

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Scairns in Miami, Florida

37 months ago

Conratulations.
Can u forward any study materials via e-mail.
I work in Aventura, very close to Hollywood.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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rsquared in Hollywood, Florida

37 months ago

I am a new NHA looking for work in Michigan. I will take an Ast. NHA position. Please email me at robinsonruthr@aol.com with any leads or interest.

I have extensive experience managing diverse employees in other industries.

Thanks a lot for your help in advance.

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chinkyajay in Chicago, Illinois

37 months ago

linda45 in madisonville, Kentucky said: I took the NAB exam this morning and passed it on the first try. I am excited that i passed but it was the hardest test I have ever taken.
If there is anything I can do to help anyone let me know. I do have some practice tests if anyone needs me to email them to you.

Yes Can you please email the test to me also. chinkyajay@yahoo.com, really appreciate it. thank you for your help in advance.
Shifali

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Wade in Greensboro, North Carolina

36 months ago

Please send practice tests to rww163@yahoo.com. Thank you

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Heavy D in Tampa, Florida

36 months ago

I am planning to take the NAB exam in June in Tampa. I have the Examination Study Guide and the online supplemental study materials. $125.00 is pretty steep for two NAB practice exams (on the website) but its worth it if I pass the first time around. Can anyone offer any other practice forms that are circulating out there? It would be much appreciated!!

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dandygolf in Hayward, Wisconsin

36 months ago

What is your email?

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Johnson in Toledo, Ohio

36 months ago

linda45 in madisonville, Kentucky said: I took the NAB exam this morning and passed it on the first try. I am excited that i passed but it was the hardest test I have ever taken.
If there is anything I can do to help anyone let me know. I do have some practice tests if anyone needs me to email them to you.

I would love to have a copy of the practice exams please. My e-mail is dunisha_johnson@hotmail.com.

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