After successful completion of CNA training students wishing to become a fully certified nursing assistant will have to pass the NNAAP exam. This is the last and most crucial stage of CNA certification which upon completion will give you a CNA license. For those who are unfamiliar NNAAP stands for National Nursing Aids Assessment Program.
The NNAAP (at present) is the biggest nursing aide certification examination program in the United States and has been administered to more than one million candidates. The exam consists of two components (oral and written)
The CNA examination is offered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and is no different to any other exam in terms of sequence and structure. As with any written exam the purpose is to make a final review and assess your nursing knowledge and skills. It is vital you adopt a good exam strategy before sitting for the CNA test.
Repetition is a commonly used strategy by students who are hoping for exam success. It is not necessarily the most effective if used only on its own but is very helpful as part of a study plan that includes learning and understanding the material. Through repetition also known as “cramming” one can put to paper what has been learnt.
There are many individualised learning styles. Finding out which one works best for you will help you to learn more effectively. There are a wide range of topics covered in the CNA training course so it is important you are well versed on the topics covered, this can include, how to prevent and deal with pressure sores, personal hygiene and cleanliness, feeding patients, Restorative Care, etc…
The NNAAP (at present) is the biggest nursing aide certification examination program in the United States and has been administered to more than one million candidates. The exam consists of two components (oral and written)