Introduction

This handbook is designed for candidates seeking nursing assistant certification in Rhode Island.

Welcome, and congratulations on your decision to take the professional Nurse Aide’s test. This handbook is designed for candidates who want to be listed on the Rhode Island Nurse Aide Registry. It tells you how to apply for and take the National Nurse Aide Examination.

This handbook will answer many of your questions about the test. Please take the time to read it and keep it so you can refer to it whenever you have a question about the test.