Quick Reference

Quick reference guide for essential information on the Virginia Nurse Aide nursing assistant certification exam

Credentia Registration and Scheduling Services

1025 Greenwood Blvd.

Suite 401

Lake Mary, FL 32746

(888)-204-6249

Hours of Operation (Eastern Time Zone) 

Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. 

Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Create or Log into your Credentia Platform account to:

  • Change your current address and phone number. 
  • Submit Correction Form to update name, date of birth, or social security number before your exam has been scheduled.
  • Obtain and submit an Examination Testing Application.
  • Check Testing Application status.
  • Find test centers and availability. 
  • Schedule, reschedule, or cancel an examination.
  • View exam details such as examination type, scheduled time, date, and location.
  • View Score Report. 
  • Submit and review a Grievance application for completed examination. 
  • Submit an excused absence application.

Contact Customer Service if:

  • Problem occurs when creating Credentia Platform Account.
  • Did not receive activation link.
  • Problem occurs when applying an assigned voucher code.
  • Testing Application issue.
  • Received an error message when scheduling examination.
  • Score Report not viewable in Credentia Platform after 24 hours.

Virginia Board of Nursing

Perimeter Center

9960 Mayland Drive

Suite 300

Henrico, VA 23233-1463 

http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/boards/nursing

Hours of Operation (Eastern Time Zone)

Monday through Friday: 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Visit the Virginia Board of Nursing at http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/nursing to:

  • Obtain information on official laws and regulations for nurse aides. 
  • Find out if you are currently listed on the Registry.
  • Clarify information about the Registry. 
  • Change your current address or name once you are on the Registry. 
  • Obtain information on continued certification on the Registry. 
  • Request an accommodation for testing under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. 
  • Find a list of approved nurse aide education programs in Virginia.

Call the Board of Nursing at (804) 367-4515 if you are unable to locate answers to your questions on the website.