National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP)
Credential: National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP)
Credentialing Agency: National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN)
Renewal Period: varies
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) validates the competencies of entry-level nurse aides/nursing assistants (NAs). The NNAAP consists of two components: a written or oral portion and a skills demonstration portion. Each candidate must successfully complete both components of the exam before a state can add their name to the state nurse aide registry. The state registry is used to assure employers that the potential hire has met the federal and state requirements for employment. 25 NCSBN jurisdictions utilize the NNAAP exam to determine nurse aide competency. Every state has its own curriculum and program requirements for the nurse aide program. Program contact information can be found on the Nurse Aide Registries.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience
- Education: High School Diploma/GED
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: varies
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN)
111 East Wacker Drive
Suite 2900
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 525-3600
Fax: (312) 279-1032
Contact Page
Education/Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Every state has its own curriculum and program requirements for the nurse aide program. Program contact information can be found on the Nurse Aide Registries.
Written Exam
-
Physical Care Skills
- Activities of Daily Living (14%)
- Basic Nursing Skills (39%)
- Restorative Skills (8%)
-
Psychosocial Care Skills
- Emotional and Mental Health Needs (11%)
- Spiritual and Cultural Needs (2%)
-
Role of the Nurse Aide
- Communication (8%)
- Client Rights (7%)
- Legal and Ethical Behavior (3%)
- Member of the Health Care Team (8%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) examination:
Testing Information
Testing for this credential is handled by Pearson VUE. The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.
To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:
For more information on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) testing process, visit the agency website.
RECERTIFICATION
National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP)
Renewal Period: varies
Additional considerations for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) include:
- The NNAAP exam is administered in states that contract with the testing vendor Pearson VUE. Before taking the exam, candidates must contact the nurse aide/nursing assistant (NA) program in their state and meet the training/educational program requirements, and obtain testing dates and times from the training site or educational program. To find out how to contact the program in your state, check both the NCSBN and Pearson VUE websites.