Nurse Aide I Training
Many employers and lay people use the term CNA, or Certified Nursing Assistant, for nurse aides. They work under the supervision of the licensed registered nurse, RN, and do not have a license. The Nurse Aide 1 in North Carolina is regulated and listed on the Nurse Aide 1 Registry by the state Division of Health Services Regulation, which is part of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
To become listed as a Nurse Aide 1, federal regulations require that all candidates pass a state competency exam that consists of both a written and skills exam. The State Exam has two parts: 70-question, computer-based exam and five skills. Registration for the State Exam is done by online registration at least 12 days prior to the exam date. Payment will be in the form of a debit or credit card paid to Credentia, which administers the test. The exam cost is $150 and is separate from Nurse Aide 1 tuition.
Those who have successfully completed the exam will be listed as a Nurse Aide 1 on the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry. For more information regarding the State Exam, visit Credentia’s website.
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