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Just passed my CNA certification after failing twice — here's what finally worked

by Brian Y. 9 views3 replies
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Brian Y.OP
May 27, 2026

I honestly didn't think I was going to make it. Failed the written portion twice and almost gave up on the whole thing. I'm a single mom working part-time, so finding time to study was rough. What finally clicked for me was stopping trying to memorize everything and actually understanding the *why* behind procedures — especially infection control. That section wrecked me the first two times.

I found some solid practice resources online and drilled the clinical skills portion every night for three weeks. The CNA Infection Control practice quiz was honestly a lifesaver — the questions were way closer to what I saw on the real exam than anything in my textbook. I passed with an 82 on the written and nailed all five clinical skills on the first try.

Now I'm searching for cna jobs near me and already got two interviews lined up at skilled nursing facilities. One of them uses PointClickCare, so I've been trying to figure out the pointclickcare cna login process before my first shift. Has anyone else had to learn that system on the job? Does the facility usually train you or are you expected to know it?

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Marcus T.
May 28, 2026
Congrats!! I passed mine about four months ago and yes, every facility I've worked at has trained me on their EMR system including PointClickCare. The pointclickcare cna login is super straightforward once your supervisor sets up your credentials. Don't stress about it beforehand — you'll get a walkthrough on day one. The hardest part is just remembering to document in real time instead of waiting until end of shift.
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emily_w
May 28, 2026
The infection control section is brutal, I totally agree. When I was doing my cna schooling the instructor kept saying it was the most tested area and she wasn't lying. I also want to mention the restorative services questions caught me off guard on my exam — barely covered in class. If you're still prepping or know anyone who is, the CNA Basic Restorative Services 1 quizzes helped me a lot. What state are you in? CNA certification reciprocity rules vary a ton if you ever want to move.
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Alex G.
May 28, 2026
Two interviews already — that's awesome! CNA jobs are genuinely everywhere right now. I picked up a PRN position within a week of getting my certification. Good luck, you've clearly got the persistence to crush it on the floor too.

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