New Mexico Training and Nurse Aide Registry (NAR)
Delfinia Sandoval, NAR Coordinator
2040 South Pacheco Street
2nd Floor - Room 413
Santa Fe, NM 87505
NAR Automated Number: (505) 827-1453
NAR Office: (505) 476-9040
NAR Fax: (505) 476-9026
Hours of operation: 8 am to 5 pm (MT)
Online Access to Nurse Aide Registry
You may Search the Nurse Aide Registry using our online search form.
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Code of Federal Regulations
Requirements for approval of Nurse Aide Training and Competency
Title 42 Public Health Chapter IV, CFR 483.152
CNA Hearing Requirements
Disqualifying Convictions
Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP)
New Mexico Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Program (NACEP)
Prometric-Contractor for State of New Mexico
1260 Energy Lane
St. Paul, MN 55108
Toll Free: (866) 391-1945
Fax: (800) 813-6670
Hours of operation: 7 am to 4pm (MT)
http://www.prometric.com/nurseaide/nm
Benefits
Prometric is the leading global provider of comprehensive testing and assessment services and manages the New Mexico NACEP the following benefits are available:
- Clinical skills checklist
- NM Nurse Aide Registry Application
- NM Nurse Aide name/address change form
- 2012 Testing Calendar
- General Instructions for taking skills test
- Nurse Aide Certificate Sample Test
- Clinical skill test, space, equipment and supplies requirements
- Clinical skill timing information
- Indirect care behavior
- Measurement forms
Reciprocity Certified Nurse Aide
(transfer from another state to New Mexico)
The list of documents below are required for Reciprocity (transfer) for CNAs to work in New Mexico. Copies may be faxed or mailed to Delfinia Sandoval the NM Nurse Aide Registry Coordinator at the above contact information:
- Current CNA certification
- Social Security Card
- Driver License or Photo I.D.
- Official mailing address
- Contact phone number(s)
Verification of Nurse Aide
A transfer of a CNA from New Mexico to another state requires a Verification Form from the state a CNA is transferring to (these forms are available from CNA Registry business office of other states). CNAs are responsible for acquiring the Verification Form from the State Nurse Aide Registry of a state other than New Mexico.
Once the Verification Form is acquired, do the following:
- Fill out top portion of the Verification Form with your individual information
- Forward the original to the NM CNA office via fax or mail
Once the Verification Form is received, the NM CNA Coordinator will verify your certification in the NM Registry, and will date, sign and stamp the official New Mexico Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry seal of your certification and forward the original to the state you are requesting a transfer to.
CNAs must follow-up with the Nurse Aide Registry of the reciprocating state within 3-4 weeks
