New Hampshire LNA exam-day guide
New Hampshire LNA · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original ID your test provider requires; the name should match your registration. needs_review: confirm accepted ID types and name-match rules with your provider before exam day.
Exam admission or registration confirmation
Bring any confirmation email, letter, or candidate number your provider instructs you to present. needs_review: confirm whether printed or electronic confirmation is accepted.
Training-program documents if instructed
Some providers ask for proof of program completion or a candidate authorization form. needs_review: confirm with your program and test provider whether any documents are required.
Watch with a seconds display
A wristwatch with a second hand or digital seconds is useful for counting pulse and respirations during skills. needs_review: confirm whether watches are permitted in the testing area.
Clean uniform or scrubs and closed-toe non-slip shoes
Dress professionally and safely for a clinical skills test. Keep hair restrained and follow standard infection-control grooming expectations.
Short, clean fingernails without polish or artificial nails
This supports standard precautions during hand hygiene and resident-care skills. needs_review: confirm your provider's specific dress-code and nail policy.
Face mask if required by the test site
Bring a mask only if current site policy requires one. needs_review: confirm current masking and infection-control rules with the test site shortly before your exam.
Water and a light snack for before or after the test
Eat a normal meal and stay hydrated. Store food and drink only where the test site allows.
Transportation and arrival plan
Know the exact location, parking, and check-in entrance. Plan to arrive early; needs_review: confirm the required arrival time with your provider.
Phone and valuables secured or left at home
Phones should be silenced and stored out of the testing area unless the provider says otherwise. Avoid bringing unnecessary valuables.
Review of the skill steps and critical safety points
Use your program's skill checklists to rehearse aloud, including hand hygiene, privacy, safety, and communication. Do not bring study materials into the testing area unless permitted.
Plan the day
Confirm your exam date, time, location, and check-in instructions with your training program or test provider. Verify ID, attire, and any required documents. Practice each skill aloud using your program's checklist, focusing on hand hygiene, privacy, safety, and the order of steps. Practice counting pulse and respirations with a watch. Protect your sleep.
Pack your bag with ID, confirmation, watch, uniform, shoes, and any allowed items. Confirm travel time and parking. Re-read the skill checklists once, then stop cramming. Set two alarms and go to bed at a reasonable hour.
Eat breakfast and hydrate. Dress in clean, professional attire with closed-toe non-slip shoes. Arrive early enough to check in calmly. Silence and store your phone. Use the restroom before check-in. Listen carefully to the proctor's instructions and ask only questions the proctor permits.
Follow the tester's directions exactly. Before each skill, organize your supplies and confirm the resident's identity and privacy as instructed. Verbalize steps only if the tester tells you to. Perform hand hygiene at the required points, explain what you are doing, and prioritize safety and dignity. Do not rush; pause and think through the next step. If you make a mistake, correct it safely if allowed.
Rules to check
Bring the ID and admission documents your provider requires. If you do not have them, you may not be admitted; confirm requirements in advance.
Follow the tester's and proctor's instructions at all times. Perform only the skills you are directed to perform, in the order directed.
Use standard precautions throughout, including hand hygiene at required points, clean supplies, and safe resident handling. Treat safety and privacy as critical throughout the test.
Do not receive coaching or communicate with anyone other than the tester or proctor during the test. Phones and unauthorized materials should be silenced and stored as instructed.
Take breaks only when and where the proctor permits. Ask the proctor before leaving the testing area for any reason.
Scoring is based on your program's or provider's skill checklist and critical safety steps. A critical safety error may result in failure of a skill or the exam; confirm the exact scoring and retake policy with your provider.
Do not discuss or share exam content afterward. Keep your candidate materials and any score reports as instructed by the provider.
If you need an accommodation, request it well before exam day. needs_review: confirm the accommodation process and deadline with your test provider.