(FAQ)Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I decide which exam to take?

An Oral Examination in English may be substituted for the Written examination if you have difficulty reading English. It contains sixty (60) questions, plus ten (10) reading comprehension questions in which you must identify job-related words.

2. Is there a time limit in which I must pass both exams?

You are allowed three (3) attempts within one (1) year after successfully completing a training program to pass both parts of the NNAAP® Examination, to be eligible for a Nevada CNA certification. If you do not pass the NNAAP® Examination within a one-year period from the date of completion, or you have not submitted your application with the Nevada State Board of Nursing you will be required to re-train before you will be allowed to take the examination again.

3. Can I register for an exam or check my scores online?

Yes. Please access your Credentia Account.

4. What form of payment do you accept and may I take it to the test site?

Payment for exams is made in your account. Payments for testing will not be accepted at the exam. Exams are paid for by credit card or voucher when the candidate schedules the exam in the Credentia Platform.

5. What is the next test date?

Access your Credentia account and click on Schedule Exam to see exam dates available to you.

6. How long will it take me to find out if I passed or failed?

Access your Credentia account to view your test site exam score twenty-four (24) hours after your exam. Your written/oral online exam will display whether you passed or failed immediately upon completing the exam.

7. How do I verify if I’m on the Nurse Aide Registry?

Official results can take up to one week to be received and processed. Please check your Nevada Nurse Portal account at least one (1) week from your test date for updates regarding your certification/application.

8. How do I change my name before or after testing?

Name changes must be completed with the Nevada State Board of Nursing via your Nurse Portal Account.

9. How long will my name remain on the registry?

Initial CNA certification is valid for two (2) birthdays.

10. My certification expired. How do I renew it or become certified again?

Complete renewal requirements can be found on the Nevada State Board of Nursing website at http://nevadanursingboard.org/ under the Forms tab.

 11. I’m moving to or from another state. May I perform nurse aide duties in that state?

If you are moving to Nevada, you must have applied for and have been issued a Nevada CNA certification to practice as a CNA in Nevada.

If you are moving from Nevada, you should contact the Board of Nursing or Department of Health for that state, to obtain state requirements.