Discover how to properly prepare for the CNA Exam after taking appropriate CNA training classes to help you thrive in this exciting field.

3. CNA training classes are available at many community colleges, various Red Cross chapters, medical facilities, high schools, etc. Becoming a certified nursing assistant will allow you to have a foot in the door and see what takes place in the medical field even though this is considered by many as an entry level position. Many use this profession as a stepping stone to enter other professions in the medical field later on in life.

5. You may decide to get a college degree later on especially if you would like to enter other professions in the medical or other fields but if you need to make a positive change in your life quickly, training to become a certified nursing assistant is one of the best ways to do this.

7. The amount of hours required for CNA training classes also vary per state but the minimum federal requirements for CNA training is 75 hours in preparation for the CNA exam.

9. A lot of states as well as some employers (if you started working after completing the training but before taking and passing the exam) will usually require the nursing assistant to take the exam and obtain certification within 90 days after completing the CNA training course.

10. The CNA training classes and the material and practice sessions are geared to ensure that you will be able to take and pass the exam on your first try. It is your responsibility to ensure that you understand the concepts and practices by asking questions and getting assistance for any problem areas so that you become confident about taking and passing the CNA exam.

12. The clinical part of the CNA exam will test a few nursing skills that you should have acquired during the CNA training classes. You will be required to perform what you learned for a state examiner who will be watching everything that you do. Nursing assistant skills tested may include taking patient vitals, grooming, changing bed linens, hand washing, etc.

14. The state examiner will be watching to see how you react under pressure since a test situation always comes with some level of nervousness and pressure and being able to calm yourself will help you both on the exam as well as in the profession when you have to deal with various people and duties.

16. You may be able to retake the CNA exam multiple times if you do not pass however, each state has various guidelines such as how often you can retake the exam during a specific period of time, costs to retake the exam, length of time between each attempt, etc. Passing the exam is very important and most CNA training classes provide everything that you need to pass it after one or two attempts but it all depends upon your level of studiousness and self discipline.