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Key Facts: Nevada CNA Exam
70
Written Test Questions
Credentia / NSBN
2 hours
Written Test Time Limit
Credentia
5 skills
Clinical Skills Required
Credentia / NSBN
$150
Total Exam Fee
Credentia 2026
100 hrs
Training Required
Nevada NSBN
24 CE hrs
Continuing Education
Nevada NSBN
Nevada uses Credentia to administer its CNA competency exam under the NNAAP format — 70 questions in 2 hours with a 70% passing threshold. The clinical skills portion requires demonstrating 5 randomly selected skills; handwashing is always included. Fees total $150: $50 Written + $100 Skills. Candidates have 3 attempts before needing to retake training. The Nevada Nurse Aide Registry is maintained by the Nevada State Board of Nursing; CNAs must complete 24 hours of continuing education and perform at least 40 hours of paid work every 2 years to remain active.
About the Nevada CNA Exam
The Nevada CNA competency evaluation has two parts: a 70-question Written Knowledge Test (2 hours) and a Clinical Skills Test (5 randomly selected skills in 25 minutes). Passing lists you on the Nevada Nurse Aide Registry maintained by the Nevada State Board of Nursing. Credentia administers the exam at test sites across Nevada.
Questions
70 scored questions
Time Limit
2 hours written + 25 min skills
Passing Score
70% written + all critical skills steps
Exam Fee
$150 (Written $50 + Skills $100) (Credentia / Nevada State Board of Nursing)
Nevada CNA Exam Content Outline
Personal Care Skills (16 questions)
Bathing, grooming, dressing, perineal care, oral hygiene, nail care, elimination, bedpan/urinal use
Basic Nursing Skills (19 questions)
Vital signs, positioning, transfers, ROM, nutrition, hydration, I&O, specimen collection, safety
Restorative Skills (8 questions)
Restorative programs, independence, assistive devices, aging changes, contracture prevention, gait belt use
Psychosocial Care Skills (9 questions)
Depression, dementia, Alzheimer's, grief, end-of-life care, behavioral approaches, cultural competence
Role of the Nurse Aide (18 questions)
Communication, documentation, resident rights, legal/ethical behavior, Nevada regulations, scope of practice
How to Pass the Nevada CNA Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70% written + all critical skills steps
- Exam length: 70 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours written + 25 min skills
- Exam fee: $150 (Written $50 + Skills $100)
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who administers the Nevada CNA exam?
The Nevada CNA competency evaluation is administered by Credentia on behalf of the Nevada State Board of Nursing. Credentia operates test sites across Nevada including in Las Vegas, Reno, Carson City, and other locations.
How many questions are on the Nevada CNA Written Test?
The Nevada Written Knowledge Test has 70 multiple-choice questions with a 2-hour time limit. You need 70% (49 correct) to pass. The exam follows the NNAAP (National Nurse Aide Assessment Program) format.
What does the Nevada CNA Skills Test involve?
You must demonstrate 5 randomly selected skills in 25 minutes before a licensed Nurse Aide Evaluator. You must perform all critical steps of each skill correctly to pass. Handwashing is always one of the 5 skills tested.
How much does the Nevada CNA exam cost?
Total fees are $150: Written Knowledge Test = $50 and Clinical Skills Test = $100. Payment is made when scheduling through Credentia. Fees are non-refundable but you may reschedule for a fee.
How many times can I take the Nevada CNA exam?
You may attempt each test (Written and Skills) a maximum of 3 times. After 3 failed attempts on either portion, you must complete an additional Nevada State Board of Nursing-approved CNA training program before retesting.
What training is required for Nevada CNA certification?
Nevada requires a 100-hour training program: 50 hours of classroom instruction and 50 hours of supervised clinical practice. The program must be approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
How do I renew my Nevada CNA certification?
Nevada CNAs must renew every 2 years. Requirements include: completing 24 hours of CNA-related continuing education and performing at least 40 hours of paid nursing assistant work under nurse supervision during the 2-year period.
Where is the Nevada Nurse Aide Registry?
The Nevada Nurse Aide Registry is maintained by the Nevada State Board of Nursing at nevadanursingboard.org. After passing both exam portions, Credentia automatically reports results to the Board.