North Carolina CNA Exam Guide 2026: How to Pass NA I & NA II
Jul 11, 2026
Your complete guide to passing the 2026 North Carolina CNA exam. This video breaks down the state's unique two-tier system, explaining the differences between Nurse Aide I (NA I) and Nurse Aide II (NA II).
We cover:
- NA I vs. NA II: Regulators, scope of practice, and career paths.
- NA I Exam Details: 75-hour training, the $140 Credentia NNAAP exam, and test format.
- NA I Skills Test: The 22 skills and how to pass critical steps.
- Advancing to NA II: 160-hour training, NCBON requirements, and expanded duties.
- Common NC-Specific Pitfalls: How to avoid the mistakes that cause candidates to fail.
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https://open-exam-prep.com/blog/north-carolina-cna-exam-guide-2026
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:07 - Scene 1
0:39 - Scene 2
1:12 - Scene 3
1:44 - Scene 4
2:17 - Scene 5
2:49 - Scene 6
3:22 - Next steps
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- CNA Study Guide 2025-2026: Complete Review + 560 Questions and Detailed Answer Explanations for the Certified Nursing Assistant Exam (8 Full-Length Exams): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1998805441?tag=openexamprep-20
- CNA Ultimate Study Guide 2025 - 2026: Your Comprehensive Study Companion with Strategies and Practice Tests to Ace the Certified Nursing Assistant Exam: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWN24HZK?tag=openexamprep-20
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