Assessment Program

Details the assessment program essential for Rhode Island nursing assistant certification

National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP®)

The National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP®) was developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc., The NNAAP® Examination is an evaluation of Nurse Aide-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Its purpose is to determine if you understand and can safely perform the job of an entry-level Nurse Aide.

About Credentia

This handbook was created by Credentia in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Health. Credentia is a nationally recognized provider of testing services to develop, score, and report the results of the Rhode Island Nurse Aide Registry test. Credentia also processes applications, schedules examinations, and administers the tests.