The CNA certification exam, which is also known as NNAAP (National Nurse Aide Assessment Program) is a competency evaluation test that is formatted to determine minimum nursing proficiency and knowledge of candidates wishing to be certified nurse aides.
The CNA certification exam,
which is also known as NNAAP (National Nurse Aide Assessment Program) is a competency evaluation test that is formatted to determine minimum nursing proficiency and knowledge of candidates wishing to be certified nurse aides.
The nurse aide assessment program in Colorado is organized by Pearson VUE that has a legal contract with Colorado Board of Nursing to administer the state level nurse aide assessment program.
In the state of Colorado one can easily acquires the nurse aide certification by passing NNAAP exam. In order to sit for state licensure exam, you must meet following eligibility criteria:
• 18 years old age or above
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Complete an approved nurse aide training program
• Pass the background screening check
• Have a state photo ID that contains Social Security Number
Colorado nurse aide certification exam is a combination of written and clinical nursing skill assessment. The board requires candidates to qualify the both segments of assessment successfully. Students can only acquire the certification by passing both sections of exam.
Your CNA certification exam content may include following nursing aspects:
Activities of Routine Life – this nursing subject contains study course in Hygiene, Nutrition, Dressing and Grooming, Hydration, elimination, and comfort.
Basic Nursing Skills – it includes Infection control, safety and emergency, technical procedures and reporting.
Restorative Skills – this nursing area covers disease prevention and self care.
Psychological Care Skills – this section contains emotional and mental health requirements and spiritual needs.
Role as a Nurse Aide –comprises communication and interpersonal skills, behavior, patients’ rights and work efficiency as a member of health care unit.
Students understand very well about all above mentioned nursing fundamentals as they have already learned these nursing ethics during their training session. Candidates who are well trained and skilled in these aspects can easily achieve their goal.
The Colorado board of nursing awards CNA certification in Colorado to these candidates that qualify the NNAAP exam successfully, and by passing the certification exam they become eligible to be listed on Colorado Nurse Aide Registry.
Those who become certified as nurse aides can legally perform as a nursing assistant in Colorado Health care facilities, where they are usually hired to help registered nurses or licensed practical nurses in assisting patients.
All certified nurse aide in Colorado are required to renew their license every two years because the validity of CNA certification ends after every 24 months and after this validity period the certification gets expired preventing nurse aide to work officially in state health care settings.
