Georgia Nurse Aide Registry
Georgia Nurse Aide Registry
Georgia Health Partnership - GMCF
1455 Lincoln Parkway East, Suite 750, Atlanta, GA 30346
Phone: (678) 527-3010 or (800) 414-4358
Fax: 678-527-3001
How long will the name of a certified nurse aide remain listed on the Nurse Aide Registry? A nurse aide's name will stay on the Georgia Nurse Aide Registry for a period of two years. Every two years a certified nurse aide needs to renew her certification by completing a renewal form and updating any personal information that might have changed such as name or address. Georgia Nurse Aide Registry requires that every nurse aide who needs to renew her certification must have proof of employment and reimbursement for CNA work. CNA re-certification requires at least eight hours of paid, nurse aide work in the last two years. What happens if a nurse aide has not been employed in a nursing facility as a nurse aide for at least eight hours in the two years prior to recertification? In this case the nursing assistant must re-take and successfully pass the Georgia CNA state exam in order to be granted the CNA certification and be able to qualify for a nurse aide position in the state of Georgia.
CNA Registries in the United States
Select an area from the map below to find addresses and phone numbers for Nurse Aide Registries in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia as well as links to online nursing assistant registries if available.
Should you know about your state's nursing assistant registry? Absolutely. A state's nurse aide registry serves important functions for any certified nursing assistant as well as for those looking to become certified. An individual who has finished a nursing assistant training program and has passed the state competency exam becomes listed on the CNA registry. Employers check the registry listings to confirm that a potential employee satisfies the training and testing requirements to obtain a nursing assistant job. To work as a certified nursing assistant, your status on the CNA registry must be active, without any charges of resident abuse, neglect, or misappropriation. It is important to update your name and address on the registry. By doing so, your information is current and you are able to receive important documents sent by the registry.
For example, renewal forms are mailed to the address you have provided to the registry. You will not receive the certification renewal forms unless your address on the registry is accurate. One of the most frequent questions we get is how to get a copy of a CNA certificate. The nurse aide registry is in charge of issuing a duplicate of your nurse aide certificate and to obtain a copy you need to contact them. A nursing assistant certificate is typically reprinted when the original has been lost, accidentally destroyed, stolen, or when the individual has changed their name. The nurse aide registry is also the entity in charge of revoking a nursing assistant's certification in cases of neglect, abuse, or misappropriation of a client's property. In such cases, an individual's name is permanently listed on the registry along with the specific findings.
Questions, Comments, Suggestions
Name: Nathalie V. Date posted: July 23, 2009 - 08:22 PM
Message: I am a French nurse assistant and I would like to move to Columbus GA next year. So, I would like to know what I have to do in order to be able to work as nurse assistant in the USA. I've learned that our European nurse assistant certificate is not the same as the American one, so maybe it needs an equivalence. So, if you can help me to find how and where I can do it in Columbus GA. Thanks for your comprehension and for your help.
Name: Admin Date posted: July 24, 2009 - 12:04 AM
Message: A foreign educated CNA, looking to work as a nursing assistant in the United States, most likely has to complete a CNA training program and competency testing in the state of their choice in order to become certified. The best case scenario would be just having to challenge the CNA exam, but I am not sure that the state of Georgia would recognize training received in another country. The best advice is to call the Georgia nurse aide registry, and ask them about your options regarding CNA certification, eligibility, and training.
Name: Allison B. Date posted: August 04, 2009 - 12:10 PM
Message: Where can I take the CNA certification test in Georgia, and how much does it cost?
Name: Admin Date posted: August 05, 2009 - 09:23 AM
Message: The Georgia CNA competency exam is administered by Promissor. You have to schedule and then take the certification exam at one of their available regional locations. The CNA exam costs $107 if you choose to take the written and skills examinations, or $117 if you select the oral and skills examinations. The exam application may be found here: Application for Registration by Competency Examination. Make sure you print and then complete all the appropriate sections of the CNA exam application. You may ask the CNA course instructor or your employer to help you complete certain parts of this form. Copies of specific documents must be mailed with your application to test. Follow all the instructions at the bottom of the CNA exam application. You may also contact a NACES customer service representative at (866) 432-2865 if you need further assistance. To see a list of available testing locations you can follow this link: Georgia NNAAP Regional Test Sites and Test Schedules.
Name: Tracy S. Date posted: August 05, 2009 - 06:59 PM
Message: Hello I am a CNA and I work in Tallahassee, Florida. I have been a CNA for about two years. I need to renew my CNA certification for Georgia, which has expired. What should I do? Please help, I am trying to get a job in Georgia. Thank you.
Name: Admin Date posted: August 06, 2009 - 08:15 AM
Message: A certified nursing assistant in Georgia must renew her certification every two years. To renew your certification you need to fill out and submit a renewal application. The CNA renewal application verifies that you provided a minimum of eight (8) hours of nurse aide related services for pay in the two years since your last renewal. I am not sure if the state of Georgia considers your work as a CNA in Florida acceptable for renewal of your certification. You need to call the Georgia nurse aide registry and explain your situation. The registry may be contacted at (678) 527-3010 or (800) 414-4358. If your work as a CNA in another state counts toward recertification requirements in Georgia, then you may request a CNA renewal application, complete and submit the forms, and become re-certified in Georgia. On the other hand, if the registry does not count your employment in Florida as valid for renewal of your CNA certification in Georgia, then your only option to re-certify is by retaking the Georgia nurse aide competency examination. Good luck!
Name: Shelby R. Date posted: August 29, 2009 - 04:54 AM
Message: I have recently got married and need to change my last name on my nursing assistant certification card. I am not up for renewal until 3/2010. How do I go about getting that done.
Name: Admin Date posted: August 29, 2009 - 06:22 PM
Message: According to state and federal regulations, your name and address must be updated on the Georgia Nurse Aide Registry every time they change. For a change of name you need to complete and send the following form to the Georgia CNA registry: State of Georgia Nurse Aide Registry - Request a Change of Name. Include copies of all the required documents and follow all the instructions in the form.
Name: Joy W. Date posted: September 02, 2009 - 07:32 AM
Message: Can a North Carolina CNA license be transferred to Georgia? Who can I call?
Name: Admin Date posted: September 03, 2009 - 05:34 PM
Message: As far as I know, you may transfer your North Carolina nursing assistant certification to the state of Georgia as long as you are active and listed in good standing on your current state registry. Each reciprocity candidate must complete a reciprocity application which is available here: State of Georgia Nurse Aide Registry Listing by Reciprocity. The reciprocity application has several sections, which must be completed by you, by your employer, and by the North Carolina CNA Registry. It is important to read and follow all the instructions included in the application. You should contact the Georgia Nurse Aide Registry at (678) 527-3010 or (800) 414-4358 to verify this information and to get answers to any additional questions you may have. Good luck!
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