CNA Examination

Nursing Assistant Questions and Answers

I am curious to when and where I can take the CNA exam?
If you are currently enrolled or plan to enroll in a CNA training class, then your course instructor will help you contact the testing agency to schedule a date for the exam. This is one of the responsibilities of any CNA course instructor, regardless of the facility providing the program. Some states have designated companies which administer the exam and evaluate the results, such as Pearson Vue. There are different locations you can select to challenge the exam. You are the one who determines the date of the exam as long as the test center is available on that particular date. As a nursing assistant program graduate you may contact the testing center and schedule an exam date at a convenient location and time. If you have not received help from you instructor, my advice is to call the school or facility who provided your training and politely ask them for assistance and the test center's contact information. If you can't get the information that way, you can contact the Nurse Aide Registry for your state and they should provide all the info you need.

I completed the CNA course years ago, and received my license 7 years ago I believe. I was a licensed CNA in Wisconsin however, I never kept this license up. How do I go about getting re-licensed? Do I just need to take the CNA test again? Would I need to take the written and skills test, or just the written test?
To return a lapsed certificate to active status you must re-challenge and pass both parts of the nursing assistant exam. You need to complete the application for competency evaluation, and then schedule and pass the Wisconsin CNA exam. Successfully passing the nursing assistant test results in re-certification. The application may be found here (your eligibility is E5 - nurse aide whose registration has lapsed): National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP™) Application for Competency Evaluation. Once you receive the approval to test, you may choose a test site from a list of available locations. A list of current testing locations may be found here: Wisconsin NNAAP Regional Test Sites and Test Schedules.

Read Answers to Related Questions

I am interested in registering for the CNA program at your facility. I would like to know, who at your college teaches CNA programs and are you accredited for the nursing including the CNA program?

I do not have my GED but I am working on getting it. I want to start taking CNA classes as soon as possible. Will I still be able to become a CNA?

I am a graduate of a nursing program from the Philippines. I am a bachelor of science in nursing degree holder and I live in California. Can I take the CNA test before challenging the NCLEX exam to be an RN?

What is your advice regarding accelerated nursing assistant programs? Is an accelerated CNA course as good as a traditional one?

How do I get a copy of my CNA license?

Can you have a misdemeanor and still become a CNA?

How do I find out if my CNA certification expired?

Are there any additional training requirements for nursing assistants working in assisted living facilities, such as CPR, First Aid, etc?

Will a flag on the CNA Registry prevent me from becoming a practical nurse?

What do I need to do to keep my CNA certification current?

How can I get a new CNA license if I lost or misplaced the original?

I want to take the CNA exam. I have heard that the exam will be using a computer. Is it true?

How do I find a school in my area that offers a CNA program?

I would like to get the CNA training videos, because I teach classes at a small nurse agency, and I would like the care provided to be the best for the client. How can I do this?

How long does it take after taking the nursing assistant state exam to get the results from your test?

How can I recertify my CNA license?

Am I too old to become a CNA?

I worked as a CNA from 1999 to 2008. Since then I have not worked as a CNA and was wondering if I would be able to challenge the exam or if I would have to take the class over again?

How can I get the free CNA training videos and CNA practice exams? Can you mail them to me?

Do I have to take the CNA course again if my certification expired?

How do I check the status of my CNA certification?

When does my CNA license expire?

Can I be registered as a CNA in more than one state?

Can I get my CNA license number online?

How do I renew my nurse aide certificate?

Can I renew my CNA certification online?

Is it typical to use a recruiting service or agency to get job placement after becoming a certified nursing assistant?

Can I join a CNA training course as a J-2 visa holder?

Could you give some examples of questions I might be asked at a CNA job interview? I just got my CNA license, and I am going to be looking for a job.

Where can I find free online practice tests for the nursing assistant exam?

Is it possible to take the CNA test without enrolling in a training class?

Can I enroll in an online CNA class if I don't have a high school diploma or GED?

Why is it so hard to get hired as a CNA? Everywhere that I apply they are asking for at least one year of experience in the field so what do I do next?

How can I further my education in nursing?

Can a nursing assistant from Brazil challenge the CNA exam?

How much does the CNA test cost?

Can a nursing student take the CNA exam?

Is there any way to study from the CNA book on your own, sign up for clinicals and take the exam without attending a CNA class?

My CNA certification has recently expired. Who do I need to contact for certification renewal?

How can I get a copy of my CNA certification?