How to Take the CNA Test Without Retaking the Classes

You can retake the CNA exam without taking classes.

CNA classes are designed to prepare you for your future career as a certified nurse assistant. They include both written and clinical practice components that will give you the practice and knowledge you need to work in the health care field. If you have taken the CNA exam, but did not pass it, you can take it again without having to take CNA classes.

Things You'll Need

• CNA practice exam

Instructions

1. Try to remember parts of the exam that you did not feel very comfortable with when you took it the first time. There may have been a certain category of questions you did not do well on. Perhaps the clinical part of the exam caused you some nervousness that resulted in your making mistakes.

2. Brush up on the exam material. Review practice exam materials and books. Also take practice tests on line that will help refresh your memory of what kinds of questions are on the exam. (See Resource 1.) Spend extra time reviewing those parts.

3. Register for the exam again. Each state has a different type of exam, so make sure you prepare for the particular exam given in your state.

4. Get as much rest as possible the night before the exam. Eat a good meal the morning of the exam, and avoid cramming any more studying in at the last minute.

References

• Pearson Vue: State CNA Exams
• Nursing Assistant Guides: Taking the CNA Exam

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Practice Exam