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Key Facts: Virginia CNA Exam
$140
Exam Fee (VA)
Credentia ($45+$95)
70
Written Questions
NNAAP format
80%
Written Passing Score
Highest in nation
140 hrs
Min. Training Required
VA BON (eff. May 2023)
120 days
Provisional Work Period
VA BON
2 years
Renewal Cycle
VA DHP
The Virginia CNA exam is administered by Credentia and costs $140 total ($45 Written/Oral + $95 Skills). Virginia requires 140 hours of CNA training (effective May 2023; programs started before May 2023: 120 hours). The written test has 70 questions in 2 hours with an 80% passing score — one of the highest passing thresholds in the nation. Skills test evaluates 5 randomly selected skills in 30 minutes. Must pass both exams within 24 months of training. Virginia offers a 120-day provisional work period while awaiting certification. Renewal every 2 years with proof of paid nursing work.
About the Virginia CNA Exam
The Virginia CNA exam certifies nursing assistants to provide basic patient care in Virginia. Administered by Credentia using the NNAAP format under the Virginia Board of Nursing (part of the Department of Health Professions/DHP), it includes a 70-question written/oral test and a 5-skill clinical demonstration. Virginia requires 140 hours of training effective May 2023.
Questions
70 scored questions
Time Limit
2 hours written + 30 min skills test
Passing Score
80% written + 100% skills
Exam Fee
$140 (Credentia / Virginia Board of Nursing (DHP))
Virginia CNA Exam Content Outline
Basic Nursing Skills
Vital signs, positioning, transfers, ROM, infection control, safety
Personal Care Skills
Bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, perineal care, oral care, nutrition
Psychosocial Care
Emotional/mental health needs, cultural competence, spiritual needs, dementia care
Legal/Ethical
Residents' rights, HIPAA, abuse reporting, advance directives, ethics
Role of the Nurse Aide
Scope of practice, delegation, communication, documentation, healthcare team
Virginia Regulations
Board of Nursing rules, 140-hour training, renewal requirements, registry
How to Pass the Virginia CNA Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 80% written + 100% skills
- Exam length: 70 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours written + 30 min skills test
- Exam fee: $140
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 Virginia CNA exam?
Virginia CNA exams are administered by Credentia using the NNAAP format under the Virginia Board of Nursing (part of the Department of Health Professions/DHP). Register through Credentia.
Why does Virginia require 80% to pass?
Virginia requires 80% on the written/oral exam — one of the highest passing thresholds for CNA exams in the nation. Most states require only 70-75%. This reflects Virginia's commitment to ensuring nursing assistants have strong foundational knowledge.
How many training hours does Virginia require?
Virginia requires 140 hours of CNA training (effective May 2023), including at least 40 hours of clinical training in a nursing facility. Programs started before May 2023 may follow the previous 120-hour requirement.
How much does the Virginia CNA exam cost?
The Virginia CNA exam costs $140 total, broken down as $45 for the Written/Oral exam and $95 for the Clinical Skills exam, paid through Credentia.
Can I work while waiting for Virginia CNA certification?
Yes, Virginia offers a 120-day provisional work period while awaiting certification. During this period you can work as a nurse aide under supervision while your certification is being processed.