Candidates seeking reciprocity from Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and West Virginia who were
not approved under Pathway #1 must meet the following requirements:
- Successful completion of a state-approved nurse aide competency evaluation (examination) program in the
reciprocity state.
- Active status on the nurse aide registry in the reciprocity state for at least one year (temporary or
provisional status is not accepted).
- Good standing status on all state nurse aide registries.
- No voluntary surrender or revocation of a nurse aide license, certification, or registration in any
state due to unprofessional conduct.
- No active or pending unresolved disciplinary action on any state nurse aide registry.
- State and federal background check information indicates no disqualifying criminal history record, as
defined by North Carolina General Statute 93B-8.1 and applicable law.
- Established North Carolina residency (P.O. Box addresses are not accepted).
Please be advised of the following:
- Private duty or virtual nurse aide work will not be accepted.
- You must complete the online renewal form to maintain your active listing status on the North
Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry.
