The 2024 National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP®)
Summarizes the written, oral, and content outline of the NNAAP examination
The 2024 National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP®)
This section outlines the structure and content of the revised NNAAP® written and oral examinations, effective October 2024.
Overview
The updated content is based on findings from the 2019–2020 Job Analysis and Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Study of Nurse Aides, published by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) in 2023.
Written Examination
- Total Questions: 70 multiple-choice items
- 60 scored items
- 10 pretest (non-scored) items
- Pretest items are used to gather statistical information and do not affect your score.
- Total Time: 2 hours
Oral Examination
- Two sections:
- 60 multiple-choice items
- 10 reading comprehension (word recognition) items
- You must pass both sections to pass the oral examination.
- Total Time: 2 hours
