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Nursing Home Nurse Aide Certification

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Nurses need a certification to work in a nursing home. This certificate comes from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).



To get a certificate, a nurse must:
  • be listed in good standing on the State Nurse Aide Registry;
  • complete an approved training program; and
  • pass an exam.
Training is not needed if the nurse is already a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Feeding assistants do not need this certificate.

Additional resources

NYS Department of Health

Address
Office of Health Systems Management


Bureau of Credentialing


875 Central Avenue



Albany NY 12206
Website http://www.health.ny.gov

Prometric

Address
NY Nurse Aide


7941 Corporate Drive




Nottingham MD 21236
Website http://www.prometric.com/nurseaide/ny
Phone (800) 805-9128
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