Eligibility Criteria

You are eligible for testing if:

E1: New Nurse Aide – You have completed a nurse aide training program, approved by the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission, within the last twenty-four (24) months. Three (3) maximum attempts for skills and three (3) maximum attempts for knowledge. If after the third attempt the candidate has failed either the skills or knowledge exam, or two (2) years has passed, they must retrain. 

E2: Challenge Application – Three (3) maximum attempts for skills and three (3) maximum attempts for knowledge. If after the third attempt the candidate has failed either the skills or knowledge exam or two (2) years has passed, they must train.  The challenger candidate will create an account and submit their E2 application into the Credentia platform and upload all required documents for approval by the state. 

E3: Reciprocity Application – Testing is not required. The applicant will create an account and submit their E3 application into the Credentia platform and upload all requested documents. Credentia will verify certification in each state the applicant names on their application, check the abuse registry in the listed states including Tennessee. Tennessee does not accept Florida issued nurse aide certifications for reciprocity.