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Virginia Certified Nursing Assistant (NNAAP)

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Virginia CNA License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

1

Complete Virginia CNA Training

Complete a Virginia Board-approved 140-hour program with at least 20 skills-lab hours, 40 direct-clinical hours, and 24 pre-client-contact hours.

0
hours
2

Basic Nursing & Personal Care Skills

Study vital signs, positioning, transfers, bathing, grooming, and infection control (57% of NNAAP exam).

30
hours
3

Psychosocial, Legal/Ethical & Virginia Regulations

Study mental health, spiritual and cultural needs, communication, client rights, legal and ethical behavior, and health-care-team responsibilities.

25
hours
4

Skills Practice & Written Review

Practice the 5 randomly-selected clinical skills. Common skills: hand washing, blood pressure, transfers, catheter care.

25
hours
Estimated total study time
80 hours
That's about 8 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the Virginia CNA Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
16 years or older
Education
Complete Virginia-approved CNA training (140 hours effective May 2023; programs started before May 2023: 120 hours)
Background Check
Employment or training-provider screening may apply; the Virginia Board fingerprint-based CBC does not apply to CNA applicants
Fingerprinting
Not required by the Virginia Board of Nursing for CNA applicants
Additional Requirements
  • Complete at least 140 total training hours, including 20 skills-laboratory hours and 40 hours of direct clinical care
  • Complete at least 24 hours of instruction before direct client contact
  • Must pass both written/oral AND skills exam within 24 months of training
  • Maximum three attempts per exam component within the eligibility window
  • No disqualifying abuse, neglect, or misappropriation finding on a nurse aide registry

Virginia CNA Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

Varies by eligibility approval and appointment availability; no fixed statewide processing timeline is published

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Credentia (formerly Pearson VUE)

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

Three attempts per exam component within the eligibility window. After three failures or expiration of the 24-month route, a new approved training program is required.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$140 ($45 Written/Oral + $95 Skills)
Pre-License Education$600-2,000 (CNA training program, varies)
Total Estimated Cost$740-2,140 total (training + exam; employment screening costs vary)
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What You'll Study

4 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

Virginia CNA Exam Details

Virginia Certified Nursing Assistant (NNAAP)

Administered by Virginia Board of Nursing / Credentia

Official Source
Official numeric cut scores are not published; candidates must pass the knowledge and all five assigned skills
Passing Score
70
Questions
2
Hours
$140 total ($45 Written/Oral + $95 Skills)
Exam Fee
Study time: 60-100 hours
Prerequisites: Complete Virginia-approved CNA training (140 hours effective May 2023)
Valid for: Initial certification expires after 2 years; renewals are annual with qualifying paid nursing-related work

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Virginia Board of Nursing / Credentia content outline

Activities of Daily Living22% (13 scored questions)

Hygiene, dressing, grooming, nutrition, hydration, elimination, rest, sleep, and comfort

Basic Nursing Skills35% (21 scored questions)

Infection control, safety, emergency care, therapeutic procedures, data collection, and reporting

Self Care/Independence7% (4 scored questions)

Mobility, range of motion, assistive devices, and promoting independence

Emotional and Mental Health Needs8% (5 scored questions)

Behavior, dementia, emotional support, mental health, and person-centered care

Spiritual and Cultural Needs2% (1 scored question)

Respecting individual spiritual practices, culture, preferences, and dignity

Communication7% (4 scored questions)

Resident, family, and care-team communication and reporting

Client Rights8% (5 scored questions)

Privacy, choice, dignity, confidentiality, abuse prevention, and complaint rights

Legal and Ethical Behavior5% (3 scored questions)

Scope, delegated tasks, documentation, mandatory reporting, and professional conduct

Member of the Health Care Team6% (4 scored questions)

Role boundaries, supervision, assignments, care plans, and team responsibilities

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