N.C. Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Health Service Regulation
Health Care Personnel Education and Credentialing Section
February 6, 2023:
DHSR is no longer accepting the paper renewal form from healthcare providers to renew a listing on the Nurse Aide I Registry.
April 13, 2023:
Based on current advisement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), all Temporary Nurse Aides (TNA) are required to complete and pass both the written and skills exams by September 10, 2023.
TNAs will not be allowed to test after September 10, 2023, and will not be refunded for any exam scheduled after September 10, 2023.
It is advised that all TNAs complete testing as soon as possible.
May 19, 2023:
If you do not submit the most current version of the Reciprocity Application, then your request to be listed on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry will be denied.
Click here to obtain the Reciprocity Application.
June 1, 2023:
Nurse Aide hired by a DHSR licensed healthcare facility or agency to provide nursing or nursing-related services in the home is not considered private duty employment for registry renewal.
Medication Aide hired by a DHSR licensed healthcare facility or agency to provide medication administration services in the home is not considered private duty employment for registry renewal.
Medicaid CAP/DA Waiver Program is not considered private duty employment for registry renewal.
Medicaid CAP/C Waiver Program is not considered private duty employment for registry renewal.
February 26, 2024:
Beginning April 1, 2024, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and Credentia are making changes to the skills component of the Nurse Aide I state-approved Competency Evaluation.
Modifications implemented during COVID-19 are being removed.
Click here to go to Credentia’s website.
Click here to review the skills in the Candidate Handbook.
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