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Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
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Title 18. Professional and Occupational Licensing |
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Agency 90. Board of Nursing |
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Chapter 25. Regulations Governing Certified Nurse Aides |
Section 71. Certification by examination
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To be placed on the registry and certified by examination, the nurse aide must:
1. Have satisfactorily completed:
a. A nurse aide education program approved by the board;
b. At least one clinical nursing course that includes at least 40 hours of clinical experience involving direct client care within the past 12 months while enrolled in a nursing education program preparing for registered nurse or practical nurse licensure; or
c. A nursing education program preparing for registered nurse licensure or practical nurse licensure;
2. Pass the competency evaluation required by the board; and
3. Submit the required application and testing fee as prescribed by the board.
Historical Notes
Derived from Volume 23, Issue 21, eff. July 25, 2007; amended, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 10, eff. February 27, 2014.