Finding out the results of my CNA exam... | Vlogmas pt.3

Alright sorry I kept everyone waiting on this one....today I spend a day doing Christmas festivities with Katie Mack and finally open up my results from my CNA state exam. Of course we round off the day with a little heart to heart chat. Love you guys so much & I hope you all are making the most out of the holiday season :)
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[@vlmorris9844]

I failed my first year of calculus, and now I have my PhD in neuroscience. Bounce Back :)

[@KiaraMadisen]

oh yea that's what we like to hear 👏

[@piperbrock4206]

i failed first year calc too!

[@romasharkey6364]

congrats... u are awesome!!

[@lthomas]

that's actually so inspiring!! thank you for sharing that!!

[@KeeganActon]

i love that you shared this!! so many people only share their highlights and best moments. thank you for reminding us all that we are human and life isn't perfect and things won't always go our way. thanks for being my inspiration as always ily keeks

[@KiaraMadisen]

love you bunches Keegan ❤️

[@emapetricevic8172]

U are one of the most hardworking people Ive ever seen... of course ur not a faliure, making mistakes is normal. Ur my inspiration

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thank you so much for saying that! Love you lots ❤️

[@emapetricevic8172]

@@KiaraMadisen love u :))))

[@Anna20009]

Kiara, I want to thank you for your bravery in posting this video. I’m in a similar boat - I’m trying to get into law school this year and I am about to write the LSAT for the second time despite doing so well on my practice tests and dedicating monthsto study. As a perfectionist, it’s hard for me to accept “failure” especially when I’ve worked so hard for something and the situation doesn’t roll out the way I “planned” it. However, by opening up about our setbacks, we normalize them and reduce the stigma around failure. I think it’s important to remember that just because something doesn’t work out now, it doesn’t mean the door is closed forever... you just might have to wait a little longer. A few years from now you’re going to be a badass nurse and it won’t matter how many times you took the CNA exam. Keep your head high and smiles on, you got this ❤️

[@KiaraMadisen]

Wow this is so well put and true! You're doing amazing...keep on going on you're journey..I would happily have you as my lawyer any day ❤️

[@irisheyesofbelfast]

Could 👏 not 👏 have 👏 said 👏 it 👏 better👏!!!!

[@laurenmoore2843]

I failed the bar exam earlier this year. It was sooo defeating. Failure can feel lonely for the exact reason that you mentioned - no one wants to talk about it cause they’re embarrassed. Thank you for sharing despite that and hopefully now you know you are so not alone!! Thousands of qualified, competent people don’t pass certification tests (Michelle Obama didn’t pass the bar the first time!). We’ll get them next time around and be licensed SO SOON. You got this girl! 💕

[@denix23]

Hi Kiara. I'm a medical student. I'm 1 year behind my classmates but you know what, because i took some classes twice, I am better at them. I never let it put me down and now i look back and see how far I've come. Sometimes failures show us things success can never teach. I'm grateful and proud of myself. And for you, we all know how much you wanted this and how much work and dedication you put into it. You're gonna be a great nurse some day, we are all so proud of you❤

[@paigekeister522]

Keep it up. Being apart of the health care system means owning up for your failures and continuing to grow. These failures do not make you less of a medic, it makes you stronger.

[@isabellevendt3555]

I failed organic chemistry twice and I want to be a doctor eventually. I took it again this past semester and got a B+ which just goes to show that it wasn’t my time then and that I could do it.

[@KiaraMadisen]

SO TRUE! Proud of you for making it happen ❤️

[@irisheyesofbelfast]

I wish more people had this attitude. So MANY people give up after the first try. There are so many things to consider and factors that influence that first try. If it's truly something you want, you can cry and cuss, then study more, BUT DON'T GIVE UP!!

[@vlogvideos2312]

I can’t believe I’m this soon but just got finished watching the last video . I’m so proud of you one of the most incredible people

[@KiaraMadisen]

aww thank you so much for watching and commenting!

[@trinibenito19]

You’re sooo far from being a failure, you’re amazing and so dedicated! These things happen and most of the times it’s to teach us something! I failed my exam for my math class in college and I felt like the worst. However, I got a tutor and really learned the subject and I’m honestly grateful I failed the exam because I finished that course knowing way more than I had originally thought I would have😊

[@crystalmclean3658]

Kiara you’ve worked so hard to be where you are today! Don’t for one second think that your a failure. Everyone runs into problem in their life, this was just one of those. Please don’t let yourself get down! I can promise that you’ve inspired many people to be where they are today! You’ve got this Kiara, keep going!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Aww thanks Crystal! I appreciate your comment more than you know ❤️ Merry Christmas!

[@crystalmclean3658]

@@KiaraMadisen ahh thank you so much for seeing it!

[@laurenkozuch7395]

My literal role model!!! You inspire me to do my best and I can’t wait to see where you go!

[@KiaraMadisen]

You got this!

[@weshasawi]

I was an A student, and the first time I failed in college, I was devastated! Little did I know, that was the first of a bunch of failures, and it honestly took me a while to deal with it and not let it affect my self esteem!!

[@alexwyler4570]

this is your first "nursing" test. you are entering a new realm, new lingo, new ways to do things. I love that you shared that you fail. It makes you a lot more relatable. KZbinr Caitlin de Silva ( big business school graduate University of Toronto) revealed sometimes she got a 20% and a 50% ( really hard tests and a more European system of grading) . Now she teaches classes at that university!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Aww wow that's so amazing to hear! Thanks so much for your supportive comment ❤️

[@juliaa1855]

Mistakes are a part of life! Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing this. The fact that you are able to keep moving forward just shows that you ARE cut out to be a nurse. You go girl!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Aww thanks Julia! You made my whole day!

[@AhhDahliaa]

You being so real is honestly amazing. 💖 You’ve got this!!

[@KiaraMadisen]

always want to keep it real 💕

[@cristinahofman]

I am honestly so amazed by your mindset through all of this because it can be so difficult to stay positive when you face set backs! When I applied to PhD programs the first time during my senior year of college, I didn’t get into a single program and I remember feeling like such a failure to the point that I barely got out of bed for at least a whole day. But that failure taught me so much about myself and when I applied again, I got accepted to multiple schools and started my program this year and couldn’t be more grateful.

[@annaquam8583]

I failed and had to retake 2 chemistry classes for my first degree and now I’m in an accelerated nursing program!! You will make a great nurse 💕

[@victoriaskinner7411]

The fact that you aren’t perfect is proof that you will be an AMAZING nurse. It will make you work hard and always keep on learning and i think everyone here is so freaking proud of you!!! 🤍🤍🤍

[@andrewcruz3837]

This is the thing. Because i took mine today and i swear these evaluators were rushing us! Because they had more people taking skills. i was trying to explain my steps and the lady was like okay lets hurry up we got more people. And she even stepped in to help us. idk if they passed me or not yet

[@freddalot2043]

​‌I have been having issues passing my cna exam since 2020, I'm frustrated 😩

[@andrewcruz3837]

@@freddalot2043 just take the online practice tests

[@andrewcruz3837]

@sydneypeter7028 dude shut up

[@AndersonWingate-kh9hn]

​@Phillips-wc8ynCNA exam might seem so tough to pass but studying very hard is a very vital skill to win trust me

[@johnfred-hw2wk]

Everyone has a different fate, Albert worked for me but studying didn't.

[@schimitilara]

honestly the comments here are everything! ❤ we feel so proud of you and you are such a great inspiration, it's all right!

[@KiaraMadisen]

I couldn't agree more..I'm gonna read these whenever I doubt myself ❤️

[@UniceLiu]

kiara you’ve worked so hard !! i hope you’re proud of yourself for everything, because you should be! we love u so much and always will :))

[@KiaraMadisen]

aww thank you so much. Love you lots ❤️

[@holly9869]

Kiara I'm SO proud of you!!! Thank you so much for your honesty. I know you will have smashed that second exam!! I completely failed my first official university exam; I got 37% whilst a pass was 40% and most of my classmates got 60%... I let myself feel sad and angry for a good few days but in the end I decided take it as a learning opportunity and tried really hard to improve my study techniques. I had a few other hiccups along the way but I ended up graduating this summer with a first class honours degree (which is the highest you can get at undergrad in the UK); I would've never believed even a year ago that I would achieve this and I think having that early failure definitely helped give me the motivation and drive to move past subsequent hurdles.

[@KimberleyAbeln]

You’re incredibly brave to post this video! And with the attitude you have, you’ll go on and achieve great things! As a real overthinker and doubter of my own abilities I try to learn from your experiences and how you dealt with situations to become a better person and have a better attitude myself. Thanks for inspiring me!

[@kennedybeth2230]

Your ability to grieve and then make a plan to move forwards makes you so much more of an inspiration than if you were 100% successful all the time. For a positive "bounce back" story: after years of having the same dream of becoming a reporter and even getting into my dream school/ program, I failed and didn't get into the second year of my program (at the time they only took people in the top 50% of the GPA). Long story short, after lots of ups and downs figuring out what I wanted to do, I got my BA History and am now in grad school and on my way to a career in museums & curation - which I know will make me happy! Failures, big and small, happen to everyone. How we move forwards determines who we become, and seeing how gracefully you took on this challenge is just a testament to how great you are!

[@sohighschool13]

when I failed 9th grade I felt so sad and disappointed bcs i had to change my subject (i was studying theater, dance and music at the time) and change schools but it led me to a new path in tourism and i know it's gonna bring me to where i need to be in life and i'm forever grateful that it happened

[@angieliner9143]

You are by far NOT a failure. Coming from a person who is old enough to be your mom, I am extremely proud of you and all that you have accomplished. You amaze me with your hard work and dedication to anything that you do. Sounds to me you were doing like what you were taught but that's not what was expected on the testing. You are going to make an amazing nurse!

[@andreaelliott8007]

LOVE this video! Thanks for sharing both successes and failures. I remember bombing the first test in one of my grad school classes only to end up with a good grade in the class at the end. It was a learning process to figure out what the TA was looking for because you aren’t just gaining knowledge you’re learning a system. 💕

[@andirealized]

I stumbled across your apartment tour a while ago and I loved your attitude so much that I quickly binge watched all of your college videos. One thing I love about you is your drive and I know how devastating the first “failure” feels. Thanks for sharing it with us and not editing out your immediate reaction to the news. One of my many failures/bounce backs was my college education. After being a straight A student through high school, I took 6 years to finish my BS with a 2.0 GPA. After I graduated, I ended up stumbling across a field I love (epidemiology) and got my MPH and PhD before I turned 30. So don’t think less of yourself for failing the first time around - keep pushing through.

[@katherinegarcia2352]

Failure does not define us!! It only makes us stronger and I know that you will do great in nursing school!!! ❤️ I just finished my nursing program and there were plenty of times that I cried and didn’t think I was going to be able to finish! But here I am! And so are many other nursing students that have wiped away their tears and kept going! 🥰 you got thisssss

[@sadbhokelly7404]

I'm currently in my second year of Paediatric and General Nursing in Dublin, Ireland. I wanted to share the same feeling i had after my first block of clinical, which i hated it made me reconsider everything i thought i wanted and my future career i felt as if i had failed at first. I then took up a job as a CNA (Health Care Assistant in Ireland) and let me tell you that it has reassured me i am on the right path. After taking a knock the first time i have bounced back and gained unmeasurable amounts of confidence in the process. Taking a hit like failing an exam or having a bad clinical experience will make you a better and stronger nurse. So excited to see you go through your nursing journey!

[@arosebski]

Not my own bounce back but something that has helped me survive being a STEM major so far.... I was freaking out over my general chemistry final grade. I happened to be at a family dinner when I got my grade and was sitting right next to my cousin’s wife who had just graduated med school. She told me that she failed general chemistry twice, but yet she still managed to not only get into med school, but graduate AND have a baby her last year. She told me something I think about all the time now when I do poorly on exams or in a class: “It may feel like it now, but that failure isn’t going to ruin your life. You just have to get up and keep going and you’ll get it eventually. I’m living proof of that!” I know the failure stung but I believe in you and I now you did well on your test! You’ll be an amazing CNA and nurse!

[@sophieotness5428]

As long we learn from our mistakes, we grow as people!!! Thank you for sharing your experience with this whole process!!! Such an inspiration, since day one!!!

[@CatarinaMangel]

Yes, dont give up on your dreams. I am 24 years old, ive chnaged my major two times and will change a 3rd time. I could consider myself a failure for that but i wont because this is my journey, im finding out what i like as i go with hopefully getting it right this time. I wont give up on my future, on myself and neither will you. Most peopple fail at first try but what matters is perseverance, stay true to yourself and youll be ok.

[@kennedybeth2230]

I changed my major three times during my undergrad too!! I hope you find what makes you excited to learn everyday, cause for me it was *so* worth it. And you're right, it doesn't make you a failure at all - just hardworking & persistent!

[@Danivg14]

I was watching another video but I clicked off so fast to watch yours. HAPPY CHRISTMAS

[@KiaraMadisen]

you're the best thank you ❤️

[@natalicarrillo8928]

oh girl!! This little set back and being able to recover from failing a skill will help you so so much when you make a mistake (bc we learn from mistakes so they’re okay!) in clinical or sim labs once you get into nursing school (bc you will!!) Getting back up is all that matters in the long run!

[@amandastempel8677]

So positive even when you hit a setback. You are an inspiration especially during this interesting time in the world. Thank you for your positive words and outlook.

[@fegrace_1]

Katie thanks for sharing and for being transparent. You are intelligent, highly dedicated, and caring three traits the will make you an excellent nurse. The emotions and feelings you expressed are normal to the human experience is the choices you make afterwards that it revealing. I'm glad you checked your scores again, you gathered more information about the skill you missed (maybe see if you and find a video on the other skills that you didn't have in you last test just incase you get them when you retake your test), and that you decided to retake the test. At the end of the day they call it medical practice for a reason so the learning process is continual. I think that it is amazing there are skills that CNA/LPN/RNs have that doctors never learn (vice versa) so I think it is great that you are showing that you understand each skill now because things will be quite different when you are working with patients. I have "failed" before (not enough time to share) something on actual test and at other times my "failures" were based on other peoples expectations (which were usually not standards that valued or wanted for myself to begin with). I learned from each experience (good and bad) and I was able to see them as growth opportunities instead of "failures" that defined me... I also used those experiences to encourage others because sometimes we need to know that we are not alone! Based on the date of your second test, I hope you did well and that you felt less anxious. Have a Merry Christmas and enjoy your holiday break!

[@milliestokes7544]

im so grateful that you were able to share your failures as well as your achievements!!

[@samgarner8669]

I think most people don't understand what being in medical education is like. I sure didn't when I entered nursing school. But, after almost 4 years I can say that I don't know of a single person who hasn't failed a skills test. But, every single person who has failed them says the same thing: They learned a lot from it. It sucks so much to see the result, especially when high school and from what I have heard, testing in other programs, does not create the same amount of pressure as skills tests, or as we call them in Ontario, OSCEs. Believe me, when you enter nursing school, you're going to be at such an advantage learning how to do these skills tests before everyone else. You're also going to be so successful because the fear of the unknown has gone away! I failed my 3rd skills test in nursing school, it was a piggy back IV. I can safely say now that that is my strongest skill. It sucks when you find out the news, but learning to deal with the stress of these things will make you a great nurse. And the feelings of embarassment, etc. go away. With one semester left to go in nursing school, I can say that you will fit right in. You WILL be a great nurse. Don't let any set back make you think differently. You've got this

[@lauraphillips1135]

It is so hard not to have those negative thoughts after setbacks, but I have such a huge amount of respect for you being honest and telling us about how you struggled, but also how you are moving forward because that's the most important part! I felt like a failure 2 years ago when I didn't get into PA school the first time. I just finished my second semester last week and I honestly am so happy where I am now. If I had gotten in I wouldn't have met some amazing doctors and co-workers and had the opportunity to really explore my passion of working with patients. I know you'll be a great nurse and I can't wait to see your journey continue!

[@falenpope]

You picked out all the best gifts for those kiddos! I also love that you're being real and showing your failures alongside your successes. It is just a part of life to fail sometimes and that is okay. We often feel so much shame or pressure around failures because we don't hear about them often enough. It sounds like even though you missed that one thing that you did still do amazing and I can't wait to watch the next video of you saying you passed! I'm in the middle of applying to grad school and I've never not been accepted to a program or school and I am terrified of what that might feel like after all of my apps are reviewed. Chances are that out of seven programs, someone will say no. Watching this and how you've handled yourself and came back has definitely lessened the anxiety I'm feeling so thank you for being so real. 💗

[@daniella380]

Thank you for sharing. I really feel like I was really embarrassed when I failed two classes in my last semester and barely made it through the other four. But if there’s one thing I know it’s that I’m going to just have to do better next time. I haven’t really been one to dwell too much on a failure, I try to learn from it and if I’m not then I’ll simply start anew cause I know if I keep being angry or sad I won’t able to look past in order for me to actually do better.

[@juliadobrowsky4449]

I'm a few years older, haven't been to college yet and only have my GED, and 0 skills but retail. I'm not stupid. I'm extremely glad you put this up because it shows people aren't perfect, people become successful at different times in their lives and everyone fails every once in a while. You're showing you're human and that is the best thing anyone could be putting out on KZbin so keep being humble and human. You'll make the most empathetic, humble, caring nurse I've ever have known of.

[@anikakoller8809]

This is why I watch you Kiara...you are so brave! Thank you so much for letting us see your "failure" and being raw. I love watching your videos and would like to watch you retake your exam! I recently got my HSC results (Aus highschool results) and did not get the marks I needed to get into my dream uni. Watching you deal with your results and being so open really helps me get over my failure. Merry Christmas and happy holidays x -Anika

[@lovisasoderstrom3955]

I’ve failed my drivers test 3 times. I had so much confidence and I didn’t realise how difficult the test would be in Sweden

[@shascher1712]

You don't know a skill until you learn it, do not beat yourself up - you just have to learn your skill. Yes, you failed but hey I am twice your age, and one thing I have learned in life you learn more from failure than any other times. Good luck girl you got this, you kicked butt on all the other parts of the exam. Watching your vlogs off and on over the last couple of years I can tell you have the fortitude to make it through one difficult moment and go on to succeed with your goal.

[@allydidier791]

No one is perfect and we all have moments like these, but you being honest with yourself and reflecting on how to do better next time is the key to success! I can so relate to that feeling when I failed my drivers test the first time. I felt really good about it, the instructor said I did great, BUT because of one “critical error,” I have to retake 2 weeks later. If anything, it’s these moments that help us realize we aren’t destined to to succeed the first time all the time and it only makes us stronger! Thank you for sharing and being real :)

[@inesgonzalez2571]

Kiara, you're one of the hardest working people I have ever seen. Just because you failed does not mean that you are a failure. Keep fighting and you will see how in the next one you will come out much better. Thanks for being real and open with us💜💜💜

[@mksoreichon6200]

Kiara you inspire me so much ✨✨

[@yangcortes3920]

Last year, I took an MCAT-equivalent exam in my country, and I did not get my target score. I was not able to enroll in Med school this year because of my results. It was so humiliating, considering I saw myself as a big failure even before receiving my score. I took it again a few weeks ago, and I’m part of the top 10% of the test takers. Things don’t always go the way they should the first time around. I think it’s Life’s way of testing us if we really want something enough to build courage to do it all over again, even if it means “failing” again.

[@n.oelaniii1002]

Kiara your going to be an incredible nurse don’t let this define you! You got this!! I remember you in your first year of college your incredible!!! Lots of love and support from England 💛💛

[@rebeccanguyen3661]

As intelligent, high-achieving women, we have been told our whole lives that failure is to be avoided at all costs, and being perfect is within reach if we work hard enough. I know I took that messaging to heart and it has crippled me. My fear of failure causes me to avoid things that make me feel bad about myself and I can't grow and learn in those areas because I'm not practicing the things I am bad at. But failure is so important as it forces us to reflect on how we failed and how we can do better in the future. It pushes us to approach our problems differently and to learn and grow from our mistakes. Thank you for being honest about your failure and helping us viewers to better connect to you. No one is perfect. We have all failed but do not need to be defined by our failures.

[@perlaa2332]

Thanks you for being so transparent with us all. You could see the disappointment in your face. But we ALL go through it. Just don’t display it. Keep going QUEEN! 🤍✨

[@chloemahan1494]

When I started high school, the one thing I wanted to be apart of was colorguard, I had an anxiety attack while I was trying out and then a few weeks before my freshmen year started, someone dropped from the team so they did last minute try outs again and I made it. Spent all 4 years on that team and was the captain my senior year. Everything works out they way that it’s supposed too. We all believe in you, you doing great and mistakes are what build your character, keep your head up hun:)

[@juliawoodson5136]

Like u said I think it’s so important not to let failure cripple you. I failed Ochem 1 and I definitely got caught up in that failure which hindered my progress. You have to believe in your abilities even with setbacks!

[@KiaraMadisen]

So true! Thanks for watching Julia!

[@laurenbrown4755]

your amazing Kiara !! through failing something you learn and grow. you are such an inspiration and don’t let this stop you from becoming a CNN because I know you will be amazing! ilyyy

[@catstar1211]

My first major failure in college was when I took Calculus 1 in the fall of my sophomore year and ended up with a 59 in the class. Over the spring semester I taught myself calculus with the help of Khan Academy. In the summer I took the class again and got an 85. Failure is a part of life, but it all works out in the end

[@kaywheels5602]

I failed an entire clinical skills exam in Optometry school. Beyond bombed it. I had practiced so hard and during the test everything kept going wrong. I pulled myself up and took the redo and passed no problem. I still graduated and I am an Optometrist. I remember that awful feeling in the pit of my stomach wondering if I was good enough.The only “stupidity” I feel now about that day is that I ever second guessed myself and my knowledge. You got this!

[@jenniferabreu5939]

New nurse here! I was originally set to graduate nursing school in August but I failed the exit exam, it as the only thing I had failed in the last two years which was the length of my nursing journey. I was so distraught and embarrassed that I didn't want to retake the course.Thankfully my family and friends encouraged me to do so and I graduated in the beginning of December. I am now applying for jobs when 4 months ago I thought it was the end of my nursing career. You'll come back stronger than ever and even more prepared!

[@CreativeCreationsxo]

I just admire you so much so much for sharing this, not many people would tell others they didn’t pass let alone the whole internet! If anyone calls you dumb or comes for you I’ll come for them!! Ily forever

[@KiaraMadisen]

Caroline G I LOVE U CAROLINE 💓🥺

[@horangidee]

We love you lots!!! even with any shortcomings you may have, we’re here for you always! 💕

[@imcrystalsmith]

i’ve been reading some amazing comments and i ditto all of the encouraging words, and i’ll just say: kiara, you’re AWESOME and i’m so proud of you! thank you for sharing and being so open and honest! i know you’re going to find your way and i’m wishing the best results on the test you just took 💕 can’t tell ya enough how cool you really are!!

[@user.is.anxious]

I know the feeling...I failed 2 attempts Civil Services exam and I've been working so long for it. But this year I have a fresh mindset and I'm not gonna second guess myself. I hope you passed your test.❤

[@chrmartinez2]

Loved that you shared this! Very real, honest and motivational!

[@yeohannastephaniejafri9518]

❤❤❤❤❤ We know that you did your best. Take care and love ya, honey! We're proud of you. You worked so hard to achieve something ❤❤❤❤ Merry Christmas to you🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thank you so much!! Same to you!

[@manoahvanmiddelkoop6077]

I love the vlogs with katie

[@alethacollins5457]

You’re amazing! Forever will be my inspiration! It’s totally okay to fail, everyone learns from their mistakes! I have failed an EMT course but I took it again and I’m now certified. You can do this just keep trying!!

[@jennastambaugh9551]

Don’t let this keep you down! You are so hardworking and have so much to be proud of. I know you’ll grow from this and be laughing about it in a few years when you’re an awesome nurse! ❤️

[@abbyryan1376]

I feel you! I took the GRE twice and did terrible BOTH times despite studying like a madwoman!

[@jordankillenberg1762]

thank you for sharing this! as a woman in STEM at college, I feel like a failure so often and suffer from imposter syndrome all the time. by now, you will have taken your CNA exam again, and I'm SO confident that you passed this time

[@KiaraMadisen]

Aww thanks for sharing that Jordan. You are SO not alone...I feel like so many of us battle that same feeling all the time and never open up about it. I'm sure you're doing amazing. ily ❤️

[@katysnair3755]

I didn't get into my top school when applying to undergrad and had to go to my safety school...three years later I'm studying abroad at Oxford which is an opportunity I never would have had if I had gone to my original top choice! Thank you for all of your honesty and for being such a ray of light! Sending you love and positive vibes

[@hannahwilson8748]

ahh, always so glad to see a notification for your videos 🤩💗

[@KiaraMadisen]

Yay! Thank you!

[@cariannmackie9698]

you are the complete opposite of a failure!!! You inspire me along with so many others and the fact that you are sharing such a raw & honest part of your life with hundreds of people is so commendable. THANK YOU for this and everything else you do. everything happens for a reason !! take this entire experience as a stepping stone to make you even stronger than before. YOU GOT THIS!!!! xoxoxo

[@peytonhampton2360]

Don’t be so hard on yourself!! Ik you’re just in the process of applying, but nursing school is so hard! They make it that way so that you are prepared to be a well rounded nurse in many difficult environments. If you go into nursing school with the mindset you currently have, where you stress about the tiny mistakes and put immeasurable stress on yourself, you won’t make it. Nobody is perfect and we learn the most from our mistakes!! You are great and will be a wonderful CNA and RN! Keep pushing girl!!! 🥰

[@Danielt1999]

I'm in a similar boat... I took the Praxis which is a teacher test and passed math but failed reading and writing so I need to retake it before I can continue in the program. Covid has changed that slightly so I have more time and will be able to continue taking classes even if testing locations in my area don't open again soon since they still are closed since the closed back in March. I originally took it back in November 2019 then planned to study more and take it after the following semester in June (2020). It's okay to fail its a learning experience, and we do get back up and learn from it and it helps us to grow.

[@vivians.9513]

Being able to pick yourself up afterwards is already a huge effort 😉 you're one of those hardworking people who deserve nothing but the best! As cliche as it is, failures are just means for us to grow and improve ourselves. Good luck on your test! ❤️

[@addisonswannack]

You are so inspiring Kiara! Love you!!

[@nea4531]

i failed my college admission exam, in order to be reconsidered, i had to take a program that i have no knowledge or idea about for my freshmen year just for me to be accepted by my dream university. but now, i shifted to my dream course, which is nursing, i know there are setbacks but it's all part of the journey and i'm happy because i've learned from all the failures. I AM SO PROUD OF YOU KIARA and i hope u ace your CNA!! Goodluck fellow future nurse! 💖

[@naomiwall3741]

I took the International Baccalaureate program when I was in high school and always did extremely well academically. The summer after I graduated I got my test results back and did not end up getting a high enough score to get my IB Diploma. At first I took it extremely hard because I worked so hard and gave up so many things to focus on my academics, but then I realized that the experience and work ethic I gained from this were more important than the diploma itself. I also was almost required to withdraw after my first year of university because the transition was extremely difficult for me. But I’m now in my third year and love what I’m doing!

[@jenniferlerhman4377]

You are such an inspiration to me and I'm sure to many other too. You are also very brave for being so honest about what happens in your life even if it is a "failure", which it really isn't because you learned something and we all make mistakes sometimes. Keep doing what you do because you're amazing!

[@zoietintiangco]

I didn't pass Critical Care the first time I took it (I had an unexpected death in my family) and retaking that class was probably the best thing that could have ever happened to me. I went into that course the second time feeling so excited to learn the material and ended getting my personal highest score on the exit exam for the course! It also made me realize how much I love critical care and want to work in that field. Fast forward to now...I just found out that I'll be preceptoring on a Tele unit in January! I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason and learning from this will only push you to be a better nurse in the future ❤️

[@Danivg14]

I just got my first "big failure"in UNI that made me change of career. The first week I felt like the biggest failure. I was hard with myself telling me I wasn't going to succeed. Now I change of career and is a fresh start to something that I'm good at. I will study International Law

[@tanyamakki9309]

Kiara, you should be so proud of yourself!! Thank you so much for sharing this, it can be really hard but I know that you will come back from this and remember that I love you!

[@AditiMisra]

ALSO KIARAAAA, THAT EXCITEMENT AT 4:28 OH MY GOD ❤️🥺

[@astrocutie37]

Honestly, I'm really glad you posted this. I think it's super important to share the low points in our lives - because WE ALL GO THROUGH IT. Especially with everything that has happened this year, I appreciate now more than ever that there are other people out there, that go through shitty experiences like me. And to see someone who I admire and idolize, someone I would go as far as to say "has it all" - to see that person "fail" ... please don't take this the wrong way, but it's comforting. You have showed us time and time again how strong of a person you are Kiara, and I know this is a minor bump in the road for you. I truly believe all things happen for a reason, and who knows, maybe you weren't supposed to pass the first time. All I know for sure, is that you will achieve your goals! Wishing you the best on this process, and happy holidays xoxo

[@evgeniyaptichkina1882]

Thank you very much for sharing with your experience, very inspiring! You are very diligent and determined. Wish you success!

[@kathyiscool94]

This is my 3rd cycle applying to PA programs but decided to apply to NP programs as well this year. Today, I got an interview invite for Yale's NP program! ~virtual scream~ Thank you for sharing Kiara! I definitely started to lose confidence, I mean, after 3 whole freaking years of applying to programs it's hard not to, but I'm glad I kept pushing through. I am confident you will pass the exam with flying colors and become an amazing nurse!!!

[@katymich2348]

You are not a failure kiara you are an amazing, talented and smart person

[@Crisdnab]

I understand absolutely nothing of what's going on as I am from Spain where our healthcare education system is completely different and I am in the fashion field BUT I will say I am insanely proud of you not only for your hard work but for sharing your story. I had a really hard time at uni as I was a really bad student and failed a lot, however I can happily say I have demonstrated other skills and I have had two very successful internships and have a job I love now! Lots of love from Spain and happy holidays to everyone xx

[@deboravladimirova7674]

De qué parte de España? :)

[@juliab330]

you have inspired me to work harder in school and i’m just like you and i overthink and say i’m a failure but ik you will pass and be a nurse. you are so determined and confident. i wish you the best and i hope your test went well❤️

[@acanary6599]

I had to take the Series 6 Securities test for my job. I got a photocopied exam prep book (which I later found was very old - thanks cheapskate employer). I had such pressure because everyone said oh you have never worked in the financial industry before (yet I had a B.S. degree from a very good business school) and no one from that company had failed the exam. I took one practice exam, very close to my test date and failed badly. I went back through the questions and saw while my wrong answers were correct, there was a pattern of how the questions were to be answered. I then studied again, retook another practice exam, and did well. I did pass the exam. Bottom line is that most licensing exams seem to have some specific way you have to answer the questions. You will do just great the next time.

[@tvd991]

my story isn't necessarily a "one" time I didn't succeed, but more so a whole WTF moment & not knowing what this meant next for me. I went to grad school to get my master's and more than halfway through my program I discovered that it just wasn't the field for me. I hated what I was doing, questioned everything that I had initially thought, and felt like such a failure - why had I gone to school for this if it wasn't something I loved? I allowed myself some time to cry, feel angry, etc. but then I just developed a game plan. That oh sh*t moment was over 2 years ago, and now I'm happier than ever. I changed my original plan a bit, it took a little longer, but in the long run, it all worked itself out. You'll get there. I have the utmost faith in you. 🤍

[@AliaA-ue8df]

I just retook organic chemistry 1 for the SECOND time and I still got a C so it’s an improvement from a D but 🙃 whatever it’s done now

[@amberlawson668]

Thank you for sharing this and always being so real. It's okay to make mistakes! You can and will do anything you set your mind on! You got this! I believe in you! 💛

[@haileyhudson4157]

Thank you for sharing this honest look into your journey! Cheering you on as you take it again!

[@romasharkey6364]

You are so strong!! Keep going love💜💜

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thank you! You too!

[@flozy5275]

WE LOVE YOU KIARA!!! Win or lose you still worked really hard and tried ur hardest. - it’s also really good to see you’re now looking it as a learning opportunity, you must’ve beat urself up for it (cause we all tend to) but now you aren’t sooo I’m really happy you’ve managed to move on! -YOU GOT THIS QUEEN!!!

[@mjules96]

I had a bio teacher in hs who gave the HARDEST tests and she always said “this is one test, in one class, on one day of your life: it does not define you”. I can’t help to think of this with you!! That was on test on one day and does not define your intelligence or capacity to be a wonderful, knowledgeable nurse. Fingers crossed for round two!!

[@petro3441]

Life is all about ups and downs. You WILL be good as a nurse and you do not have to be imbarrest... This is life. We all have to learn and i think the Best thing in life is to eccept and move on. Strongs and Congrats on the mark you did receive. Its great