Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNA) perform routine nursing-related services to patients in health care facilities and clinics, under the training or supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Duties of the LNA involve provision of direct care or assistance to care recipients. LNA nursing-related services may include: personal care (bathing, grooming, dressing); elimination; nutrition; positioning and transferring; transporting; and taking vital signs (temperature and blood pressure readings). They may work in hospitals, nursing homes, and in the community.
Legislation: NH RSA 326-B; Administrative Rules Chapter Nur 100-800
Licensure Requirements:
- Ability to read and write the English language
- Graduate from a Board-approved nursing assistant education program; or demonstrate comparable nursing educational preparation recognized by the Board
- To continue or re-enter practice, validate 200 hours active-in-practice within two years prior to renewal, reinstatement, or endorsement; or submit successful results of a nursing assistant competency test taken within two years immediately prior to application date
- Applicants for initial permanent licensure or endorsement must submit a notarized criminal history record release form along with a complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency or authorized employee of the New Hampshire Department of Safety
Examination: Written examination required
Continuing Education: 24 hours every two years at renewal that enhance knowledge and skills
Fees:
- Initial license: $35
- Verification: $25
- Endorsement: $35
- Biennial renewal: $25
- FBI Criminal History Record, including fingerprinting (through the NH State Police): $47
Reciprocity: No, but license may be issued by endorsement
revised Jan 2018