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•  CLICK HERE FOR THE NEW JERSEY NURSE AID PUBLIC REGISTRY.
• Recertification: You will receive a renewal reminder approximately forty-five 45 days in advance of your certification expiration date.
• Choose a recertification location from the list provided on the Renewal Form. On the day of recertification you MUST bring to the test site the following: $30 recertification fee; Two (2) forms of identification; and your Renewal Form (signed by your current or previous employer).
• NJ does NOT reciprocate CMAs with any states.
• Important: Please call 855-898-0718 to speak to a Customer Service Representative.
 
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Click Here for the New Jersey Nurse Aide FAQs.
Click Here for the Recertification Voucher Order Form.
Click Here for the Examination Voucher Order Form.
Click Here for the NJ Nurse Aide Vocabulary List
Click Here for the NJ Medication Aide Vocabulary List
Click Here for the NJ Personal Care Assistant Vocabulary List
Exam: NJ Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Written - English
Sponsor: NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
 
This program requires pre-approval before you can sit for the exam. Please follow the instructions listed in your Candidate Information Bulletin or application materials.
 
   
Portions  
Portion
NJ Certified Nurse Aide Skills  (600 minutes)   Practical Portion
NJ Certified Nurse Aide Written - English  (90 minutes)  
 
Fee Cost($)
NJ Certified Nurse Aide Skills 23.00
NJ Certified Nurse Aide Written - English 53.00
 
Retake Fee Cost($)
NJ Certified Nurse Aide Skills 23.00
NJ Certified Nurse Aide Written - English 53.00
 
   
Other Information
  • Theory test can be taken on Computer.
    Practical test cannot be taken on Computer or by Paper and Pencil.
  • Kindly note that this is not an open book test.
  • Reschedule 2 days in advance before 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.
  • Cancel 1 day in advance before 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.
  • Schedule 1 day in advance before 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.
Mandatory Portions Practical Portion Practical Portion(s)