Nursing Assistant Nursing Assistant exam process update- testing and certification
Major changes to the nursing assistant testing process started October 1.
Important testing information
Test candidates should take the skills test first.
- Candidates are expected to pass the skills test before registering for the written test.
- Testing out of order can delay certification.
Test candidates must provide proof to test
To take the skills tests, candidates must provide the evaluating RN a copy of one of the following:
- Certificate of Completion
- Authorization to test
There are variations to the 4-Step process for test registration and certification
- Get a Credentia Candidate ID number.
- Register for the skills test.
- Register for the written (or oral) test
- Apply for your nursing assistant-certified (NAC) credential
Step 4 : NAC certification variations
- New graduates from approved Washington state Nursing Assistant training programs may do Step 4 at any time.
- Completing Step 4 early can save time in certification processing.
- All other eligible test candidates must start with step 4 to get authorization to test.
- The authorization to test is required to complete skills testing.