Examination Overview
North Carolina Board of Nursing Responsibilities:
The North Carolina Board of Nursing is responsible for the following:
- Developing and maintaining the examination content
- Establishing eligibility criteria
- Setting examination fees
- Determining the passing score for the Medication Aide Examination for Nursing Homes
Examination Format:
- Number of Questions: 60 multiple-choice questions
- Language: All questions are presented in English
- Purpose: The exam evaluates the knowledge and skills required of a medication aide in a nursing home
Online Proctoring:
- The examination is administered with live online proctoring provided by Credentia
- A proctor (an individual who supervises examinations) will monitor the entire exam session via your workstation's webcam