Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Certification Exam

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) The CNA sits at nursing’s entry level, distinct from LPN or RN credentials that require extensive classroom hours and state board exams. This certification focuses on direct patient care—bathing, toileting, vital signs—tasks that form the foundation nurses delegate daily. Many facilities now require it before hiring, making it the practical starting point rather than the stepping stone LPNs pursue.