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Free Nevada CNA Exam Prep

Nevada Certified Nursing Assistant

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Your Study Path

Nevada CNA: Study Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your exam preparation

1

Complete NSBN-Approved CNA Training

Enroll in and complete a Nevada State Board of Nursing-approved program. The state minimum is 75 hours, including at least 60 hours of theory and laboratory instruction; an approved program may exceed the minimum.

75+
2

Personal Care & Basic Nursing SkillsYou are here

Study the 12 Headmaster subject areas. Basic Nursing Skills, Infection Control and Safety (9 questions each) and Role and Responsibility (8) are the largest areas on the 75-question knowledge test.

30
hours
3

Psychosocial Care & Role of Nurse Aide

Study emotional and mental health, communication, client rights, legal and ethical behavior, team roles, and Nevada-specific rules under NRS and NAC Chapter 632.

25
hours
4

Clinical Skills Practice

Practice all 19 skill tasks in the current Nevada handbook. Every test includes one mandatory task with embedded hand washing. Simulate the 30-minute, 3-or-4-task skill test and use the official steps.

25
hours
Estimated total study time
Varies by study plan
Choose a weekly schedule based on your starting point.

Can You Take the Nevada CNA Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
16 years or older
Education
Complete a Nevada State Board of Nursing-approved program; Nevada requires at least 75 hours, including at least 60 hours of theory and laboratory instruction
Background Check
Required — fingerprinting and criminal background check
Fingerprinting
Required for certification
Additional Requirements
  • •Must complete NSBN-approved training before scheduling the exam
  • •Must pass BOTH the Knowledge Test (75 questions, 60 minutes) AND the Skill Test (3 or 4 tasks, 30 minutes)
  • •3 attempts to pass the knowledge and skill tests within 1 year of training program completion; retraining is required after 3 failed attempts
  • •After passing, D&SDT-Headmaster reports results to the Nevada State Board of Nursing for registry listing
  • •Renewal every 2 years requires 24 hours of CNA-related continuing education AND 40 hours of paid work
  • •Mandatory abuse reporting to Nevada State Board of Nursing per NRS 632.472

Nevada CNA Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

2-6 weeks after completing training (schedule through Nevada TMU at nv.tmutest.com)

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

D&SDT-Headmaster (on behalf of the Nevada State Board of Nursing)

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

You have 3 attempts to pass the knowledge and skill tests within 1 year of completing your training program. After 3 failed attempts, you must retrain. Each retake is scheduled and paid in Nevada TMU.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$165 ($75 knowledge test + $90 skill test)
Fingerprint Fee$50-75 (background check)
Pre-License Education$600-2,500 (CNA training program, varies by school; some employers pay)
Total Estimated CostTraining program cost + $165 testing fees + fingerprinting/background check
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Reported exam pass rate: Not published as a current standing candidate pass rate by D&SDT-Headmaster or the Nevada State Board of Nursing. These figures describe exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep user outcomes. Check the exam sponsor’s website for published statistics.

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What You'll Study

7 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

Nevada CNA Exam Details

Nevada Certified Nursing Assistant

Administered by D&SDT-Headmaster / Nevada State Board of Nursing

Official Source
80% on the 75-question knowledge test; on each skill task, all critical (bold) steps plus at least 80% of non-key steps
Passing Score
75
Questions
60
Minutes
$165 total: $75 knowledge test + $90 skill test (Nevada handbook, July 2026)
Exam Fee
Study time: 60-100 hours
Prerequisites: Complete a Nevada State Board of Nursing-approved nursing assistant program or qualify through another current Board-approved eligibility route
Valid for: 2 years (24 CE hours + 40 hours paid work required for renewal)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official D&SDT-Headmaster / Nevada State Board of Nursing content outline

Aging Process and Restorative Care3 of 75 questions

Normal aging, maintaining physical and psychosocial function, and restorative care

Basic Nursing Skills9 of 75 questions

Core nurse aide care tasks, positioning, transfers, measurements and safe task performance

Care Impaired6 of 75 questions

Adapting care for residents with physical or cognitive limitations

Communication and Interpersonal Skills5 of 75 questions

Verbal, nonverbal and written communication with residents, families and the care team

Data Collection5 of 75 questions

Observing, measuring, recording and reporting resident information

Disease Process4 of 75 questions

Common disease stages, detection, prevention and treatment support

Infection Control and Standard Precautions9 of 75 questions

Infection causes, prevention, hand hygiene, PPE and standard precautions

Mental Health4 of 75 questions

Residents' mental and emotional well-being, behavior changes and supportive care

Personal Care7 of 75 questions

Hygiene, grooming, dressing, nutrition, elimination and comfort care

Client Rights6 of 75 questions

Dignity, privacy, choice, confidentiality and freedom from abuse or improper restraint

Role and Responsibility8 of 75 questions

Nurse aide scope of practice, ethics, reporting duties and teamwork

Safety9 of 75 questions

Resident and staff safety, fall prevention, emergencies and body mechanics

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