If you have made the decision to
study to be a certified nursing assistant you would be aware that to become
fully certified, you need to sit a final exam. The exam you will be required to
sit, and pass, is the National Nurse Aide Assessment program. This exam is the
conclusion towards your CNA certification. If you are still deciding whether or
not to become a CNA then reading about the exam may help you decide.
Part one of the CNA Certification
exam.
As with all exams, it is advisable
to be prepared. There are a few different parts to the exam comprising of
skills testing, orals and writing, there are two key components. The first part
is the oral and written activities. The oral section of the exam is made up of
10 straightforward comprehension questions as well as a few multiple choice
questions. The written section is covered by 70 to 100 multiple choice
questions and may take approximately 2
hours. Part two of the CNA Certification
exam.
Once your knowledge has been tested
it will be time to demonstrate the skills you have acquired during your
training. In a replicated hospital situation, attendees will be monitored and
assessed by exam officials and nursing staff. Staying calm during this part of
the test is crucial. The CNA Certification will be marked based on their
overall ability and performance. Once the exam is passed the CNA Certification
student will be fully certified and listed on the Nurse Aide Register. There
may be small variations from state to state for the exam however these
variations will only be slight.
Your CNA Certification.
If you go over your notes before the
exam and have a good night s sleep your CNA certification will come to
fruition. With your future in mind, you can succeed and go on to help others.
