A good way to reduce the inevitable stress involved in taking an examination is to run through one or more simulations. You want the kind of questions you might encounter on the actual test, preferably in a similar format to raise your confidence level beforehand. Free CNA sample exams and practice test questions for certification are available from a number of sources, as are instructional videos and other types of assistance for test preparation; check out the links and suggestions that follow for some useful resources.
You might find it helpful to contact your State Nurse Aide Registry and/or State Licensing Board and query them as to what assistance and resources they are aware of.
www.prometric.com/NR/rdonlyres/ervz6e4wupwfdqutiscusszcqojwb has a 50 question practice test.
At www.asisvcs.com/indhome_fs.asp?CPCat=0000NURSE you can find sample questions and previews of their study/exam aids; select your state and choose from a list of pdf resources such as Candidate Fact Sheet, Candidate Handbook, Test Sites & Schedules, Nurse Aide Practice Exam, CA CNA Registration Application, Nurse Assistant/HHA Initial Application or Renewal Application (preceding list is for California).
www.asisvcs.com/publications/pdf/069912.pdf Practice NNAAP Written Examination.
www.cnatips.com/videos/cna-practice-tests.php provides a variety of sample and practice exams.
Finally, you don’t want to overlook CNA web forums and support groups like www.network54.com/Forum/11252/ Discussion and networking there can turn up additional sources for pre-exam study aids, advice and suggestions from successful graduates and moral support from other students doing test preparation along with you.
There are many more study and test prep packages available if you are willing to pay for them. However, if you work through a number of the free CNS sample questions and practice tests out there, you can feel much more confident about your level of preparedness and achieving a successful result.
You might find it helpful to contact your State Nurse Aide Registry and/or State Licensing Board and query them as to what assistance and resources they are aware of.
www.prometric.com/NR/rdonlyres/ervz6e4wupwfdqutiscusszcqojwb has a 50 question practice test.
At www.asisvcs.com/indhome_fs.asp?CPCat=0000NURSE you can find sample questions and previews of their study/exam aids; select your state and choose from a list of pdf resources such as Candidate Fact Sheet, Candidate Handbook, Test Sites & Schedules, Nurse Aide Practice Exam, CA CNA Registration Application, Nurse Assistant/HHA Initial Application or Renewal Application (preceding list is for California).
www.asisvcs.com/publications/pdf/069912.pdf Practice NNAAP Written Examination.
www.cnatips.com/videos/cna-practice-tests.php provides a variety of sample and practice exams.
Finally, you don’t want to overlook CNA web forums and support groups like www.network54.com/Forum/11252/ Discussion and networking there can turn up additional sources for pre-exam study aids, advice and suggestions from successful graduates and moral support from other students doing test preparation along with you.
There are many more study and test prep packages available if you are willing to pay for them. However, if you work through a number of the free CNS sample questions and practice tests out there, you can feel much more confident about your level of preparedness and achieving a successful result.
