Eligibility

To be certified as an "Advanced Certified Nurse Aide," an applicant must meet the following qualifications:

• Hold current certification as a certified nurse aide in Virginia.
• Have been certified for at least three years as a certified nurse aide.
• Have never had a finding of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of patient property entered on a nurse aide registry in any jurisdiction and have no disciplinary actions from the Virginia Board of Nursing in the past five years.
• Have a recommendation for advanced certification from a licensed nurse who has supervised the applicant in providing direct patient care for at least six months within the past year.
• Successfully complete an approved advanced training program that includes a competency evaluation acceptable to the Board of Nursing.

Institutions offering an Advanced Certified Nurse Aide course must verify applicant eligibility by collecting and retaining documentation that meets these qualifications.

Certification

Upon completion of an Advanced Certified Nurse Aide course, click here to apply for certification as an ACNA with the Board of Nursing.