CNA and STNA Study Guide

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) assists with patients under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. They are also considered a Patient Care Assistant, Stated Tested Nurse, and Nursing Assistant, depending on the area.

The CNA test is best studied through the use of the class textbooks and through practice, practice, practice.

The basic advice given by nurses who passes the CNA exam gives these tips:

1) knock
2) introduce yourself/identify the patient
3) wash hands
4) explain the procedure
5) gather equipment
6) pull curtain
7) perform and talk

Good luck on your test!

CNS Study Guides

In order to become a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), the nurse must have a graduate-level expertise in nursing practices as well as all areas of diagnoses and treatment. Many CNS have a specialized area, such as adult health, gerontology, pediatrics, and oncology.

You must pass the ANA in order to become a CNS.

The information about the 2011 Adult Health CNS test can be found here.

Many nurses used the Mometrix study guides found in bookstores.

More information can be found here.

LPN/LVN NCLEX-PN Study Guide

In order to become an LPN/LVN, a nurse must receive a nursing degree through a state-approved program. After that, they need to pass the National Council Lincesure Examination (NCLEX-PN). After that, you can also decide to become an RN (Registered Nurse) through another program.

The NCLEX-PN worries most, but there is a very well put-together and complete study guide online.

This site offers a free downloadable study guide for those interested in becoming a PN by passing the NCLEX-PN test, accompanied by basic knowledge skills tests.

CLICK HERE – MAIN NCLEX-PN Site

Click Here– NCLEX-PN Free Downloadable Study Guide

CLICK HERE– Practice Test 1

CLICK HERE– Practice Test 2

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