Introduction

Welcome, and congratulations on your decision to take the professional Nurse Aide’s test. This handbook is designed for candidates who want to be listed on the California Nurse Assistant Registry. It tells you how to apply for and take the National Nurse Assistant Examination.

This handbook will answer many of your questions about the test. Note: take the time to read it and keep it so you can refer to it whenever you have a question about the test.

Assessment Program
National Nurse AIDE Assessment Program (NNAAP®)

The National Nurse Assistant Assessment Program (NNAAP®) was developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc., The NNAAP® Examination is an evaluation of nurse assistant-related knowledge, skills and abilities. Its purpose is to determine if you understand and can safely perform the job of an entry-level nurse assistant.