Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org8559254.1-3025Certification by competency evaluation2025Professions and OccupationsProfessions and Occupations Regulated by Boards Within the Department of Health ProfessionsNursingCertification of Nurse Aides
All applicants except those certified by endorsement shall be required to pass a clinical competency evaluation. Such evaluation shall be in written or oral form and shall include the following areas:
1. Basic nursing skills;
2. Personal care skills;
3. Recognition of mental health and social services needs;