I appreciate putting a list of the required supplies in a box throughout the video, it helps me mentally associate and organize steps with the physical objects I will be manipulating
Thank you for making such a WONDERFUL video. I am especially grateful for the tip on finding the brachial artery. Do you have any advice about how to remember the bp reading? I'm afraid that I'll be so nervous on test day that I'll forget what it is after doing closing procedures.
If you forget the reading before recording it, there three things that you may do. One, constantly repeat the measurement in your head. Two, perform the closing procedures after you record the measurement. Three, go back and look at the blood pressure gauge again. A lot of times, visually seeing the gauge before recording will jog your memory. Four, let the NAE know that you forgot the measurement and ask if you can remeasure the person's BP. Hope this was helpful!
Monica Brown I totally know what u mean on that. I have to read the responses because I thought oh Lord how will I remember the results after washing hands etc. Idk when u take u test but mine is on June 4. Best of luck to u 🙏🏽👌🏽😉
I love this video! I have taught CNA skills and I did the exact same thing. "Put your finger there and say HHUHH even if you don't feel it" so that students don't waste time looking for it. It takes experience to find that brachial artery. It freaks students out on test day if they can't find it.
Hi, K H! Glad you like my video. I know what you mean. Feeling the brachial artery can be challenging for some students, this is why I mention this tip in my video!
Hey Julie! I wanna thank you from my whole heart for uploading these videos. ♥️ Your videos have been very helpful to me. I watched all of your videos, and I gave my Home Care Aide State Test yesterday and i passes it!! I was thinking of you even before the test.. and you gave me courage!! Now I’m studying for CNA and hopefully your videos will keep helping me in the future as well. Sending Lots of love to u💝
OMG.... TYSVM!! you have just made finding the A/C so simple, that I had to share this video with all my classmates!! I didn't even know what "A/C" was the abbreviation for! Thank you so much!!
since no one has said anything, I will point out the flaw you did when holding the stethoscope. when putting bell/diaphragm on patient, never put fingers on top of it, only hold it by the drum (middle part using two fingers). I have been told to do it this way, so you don't hear your own heartbeat when listening. other than that, thank you for the video.
She mentioned that we shouldn't hold it with the thumb. Usually our thumbs have a very strong pulse and we don't use it because we might hear our own heartbeat. I think the way she did it - is absolutely okay, but I would still hold it the way you mentioned because it is more comfortable
Hi Julie, I just want to give a huge thank you for what you do for us. You make a difference in so many lives, all over the world. I took my state exam and passed both on the first try. God bless you Julie, I can just tell how passionate you are in teaching and it’s a beautiful thing. Stay safe. -Karina
@@NURSEJAR Hi Julie 🌹 Please answer to me 🙏🏼 it's True PROMETRIC cancel some of the skills ? As Denture Care ? Mouth wash ? Feeding ? Blood pressure ? Scale weigh? Thank you
Hi, Lisbeth! To some point, it's true! First, blood pressure is not a Prometric testable skill! As far as your oral care skills and feeding, Prometric has made some modifications with the feeding skill. The oral care skills have been put on hold for the time being, but this could change without ample notice. So...still practice all testable skills!!!
Julie thank u VM for this awesome video. I watched it like 3 times and I'm sure I'll watch a few more times before my Skills Testing on June 4. I had 1 question for u. At the end u out the BP cuff in the designated area and then u verbalize "washing my hands" and THEN record ur results. After recording the results u say (again?) Washing my hands "Skill Complete"? So essentially ur washing ur hands twice after obtaining the results? Thank u in advance...as I'm writing this down for myself! Have a great weekend as well! 😉👌🏽
It's not necessary for you to verbalize "washing hands" AFTER you record. However, I train my students to do so in order for them to get on the habit of verbalizing this before stating "skill complete" for other skills that require you to do so. Intrain in this matter so it will become second nature. However, it is required for you to verbalize "washing hands " BEFORE you record.
JULIE REYNOLDS Well thank u VM and I'm going to do just as u instruct ur students to do so that I can get in the habit of saying it. I'd rather do that then, like you said, forgetting a critical step. Again, I appreciate YOU and thanks again for your time. Have a great weekend! 😉👌🏽
Taking my CNA exam in California tomorrow and extremely anxious for the skills portion, especially with the BP since I haven’t mastered it all that well :/ send me prayers I’m really hoping I pass this first time around so I could work as a CNA as soon as possible!!!
Also quick question, not know if you would be able to answer but I know it takes about a week to get my results mailed in and I was wondering I find out that I passed both the skills and written, would I be able to start applying for jobs right then and there or do I have to wait until I get the official certificate for it?
Hi I’m in school rn for Cna my state Exma will be in a couples when I finish I’m from the state of cailfornia is there any tips you have for the state exam ? I have extremely anxious and I’m so nervous to do both tests for the state exam but I really hope I pass my first time too I have faith and believe in god he will bless of is his child and congratulations on passing both of your tests
overdo update: took the exam on a friday and the results that i passed were mailed out to me that following monday! took about 6 weeks to officially get my license number that was posted to the L&C website
@@miraclejones4638 sorry for the late response, i don't appear to get notifications to my comments! i hope it's not too late but if you still haven't taken the exam, all i did for studying was watch nurse jar's videos that matched the titles from the credentia booklet they gave us in CNA school and that's pretty much it. I found the written portion fairly easy, but in my opinion was not similar to all the practice questions you see online. I would say the written portion was slightly more difficult than expected but still doable. as for the practical portion, it was A LOT easier than i expected and the proctors who were grading us on the skills seem to be very lenient. maybe it depends on the type of person you get who knows. they had us partner up with one other person so there were about 3 or 4 groups of pairs in the same room testing so i found that kind of odd. but i really wouldn't stress about it if i were you and sending hopes that you pass!!
@@NURSEJAR Thank you so much, please I need more information on this and urine measurements! I will be texting next month! Am so appreciative for the prompt response.
Hi, Analyn! The first time you hear the Kortokoff sound is the systolic (top number) blood pressure, and the first time you no longer hear the Kortokoff sound is the diastolic (bottom number) blood pressure. If you need further explanation, please, let me know.
JULIE REYNOLDS yes pls we haven’t tried that yet 😞 will have my state exam very soon no blood pressure on the list don’t know why! I want to learn all to make sure I will pass the exam
Thanks so much miss Julie for the videos I subscribed your channel it helps me and easier to perform rather than reading on the reviewer books so much appreciated ♥️
Hi, Fauzie! BP is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). You're recording has to come within +/- 8mmHg of the Evaluator's measurement for both Systolic and Diastolic.
Hello Mam Julie, Im your avid viewers, My test is on Next week, I just wanna ask' In taking radial pulse is it the evaluator when to start?..thnk you and GODBLESS..
Hi, Ramil! For radial pulse and respirations, you must tell the Evaluator when you are going to START and STOP the count using the second hand on the clock.
I have a question. If you fail one skill lets say, when you go to do the skill test again. Do you have to preform all the skills again or just the skill you failed? Thank you!
Indeed, your are a great instructor.Keep doing the good job you are doing. I sincerely appreciate your impact. Again, accept my condolences on the demise of your husband. May God give you an extra- ordinary strength and grace to fulfill your goal in life and that of your family members. Cheer up
Thank you for your videos and tips. I am unclear about if you washed your hands after your opening and after or before you gathered the supplies. Please explain. Thank you
Hi, Layla! During testing, you are required to wash your hands with running water and soap only once at the beginning of your skills exam. Any other time that you are required to wash your hands, you need only to verbalize doing so.
Hi, Tomm and Jerry! I already have videos on respiration and radial pulse on my channel. You may find them in my Nurse Aide Candidate Training Videos playlist.
