Free New York CNA Exam Prep
New York State Nursing Home Nurse Aide
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New York CNA License: Complete Roadmap
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Complete NYS-Approved Nurse Aide Training
Enroll in and complete a New York State-approved nurse aide training program (minimum 130 hours). Programs offered at hospitals, nursing facilities, community colleges, and vocational schools throughout New York.
Basic Nursing Skills & Personal Care (57% of Exam)You are here
Master vital signs, body mechanics, repositioning, transfers, bathing sequences, catheter care, ROM exercises, nutrition assistance, and proper documentation.
Client Rights, Communication & NYS Regulations
Focus on OBRA resident rights, HIPAA, NYSDOH registry requirements, mandated reporting, scope of practice, and the NYS Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
Clinical Skills Practice
Practice all clinical skills for the hands-on test. Prometric uses a peer-pairing system in NY. Handwashing is always included and must be performed correctly.
Can You Take the New York CNA Exam?
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- •Must pass both Clinical Skills exam AND Written/Oral exam through Prometric
- •First-time tester fee: $115 (written + skills) or $135 (oral + skills with reading comprehension)
- •Retake fees: $68 (skills), $57 (written), $67 (oral)
- •Employers must recertify and pay renewal fees ($40) for employed CNAs
- •CNAs not employed by approved employer within 24 months must retest or retrain
New York CNA Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
2-6 weeks after completing training (schedule through Prometric)
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
May retest individual portions: $68 (skills retest), $57 (written retest), $67 (oral retest). Must pass both portions. Contact Prometric at 800.805.9128.
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Free New York CNA Prep Tools
Reported exam pass rate: ~70-80% (first-time, Prometric). Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.
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New York CNA Exam Details
New York State Nursing Home Nurse Aide
Administered by Prometric / New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Prometric / New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) content outline
Vital signs, positioning, transfers, ROM, nutrition, I&O, wound observation, body mechanics, catheter care
Bathing, grooming, dressing, perineal care, oral hygiene, nail care, elimination, fluid management
Depression, dementia, Alzheimer's, grief, end-of-life care, behavioral approaches
Privacy, dignity, right to refuse, advance directives, HIPAA, NYS ombudsman program
Therapeutic communication, documentation, SBAR, reporting changes, HIPAA
Restorative programs, independence, assistive devices, aging changes, contracture prevention
Delegation, interdisciplinary team, care planning, chain of command, professional behavior
NY scope of practice, NYSDOH registry, mandated reporting, OBRA requirements
Cultural competence, religious accommodation, spiritual support
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