CNA Study Guide
New York CNA Written Exam: Prometric CIB Outline and Practice Map
New York CNA written exam guide: 60-question Prometric bulletin outline weights, how they differ from NNAAP, and a map from each CIB area to MedCertPrep practice hubs.
By MedCertPrep Team · Updated September 16, 2026
This short guide helps New York candidates use MedCertPrep for the Prometric Written/Oral exam without treating our bank as a New York-labeled clone. Official domain weights and wording live in the New York Candidate Information Bulletin (PDF). For the state landing, start at New York CNA. For skills, use New York CNA skills test.
How does the New York written exam differ from NNAAP?
New York uses Prometric for nursing home nurse aide testing. Many Credentia states (including California) use the 2024 NNAAP written outline. MedCertPrep's national CNA bank is organized around NNAAP-style domains.
| Item | New York Prometric (bulletin) | NNAAP / many Credentia states |
|---|---|---|
| Typical form | About 60 questions, 90 minutes | 70 items (60 scored + 10 pretest on written) |
| Outline source | New York bulletin written content outline | 2024 NNAAP Written Content Outline PDF |
| Domain labels | Role, Safety, Function/Health, Basic Nursing Care, Specialized Care | Physical Care, Psychosocial Care, Role of the Nurse Aide |
Themes still overlap heavily (ADLs, infection control, rights, reporting, emergencies). The map below shows how to allocate MedCertPrep practice against New York weights.
Pro Tip: Keep the New York bulletin PDF open while you practice. When a question feels "Role vs Safety," check which outline section owns that topic before you decide what to drill next.
New York CIB outline → MedCertPrep practice
Confirm percentages in the live bulletin. Use our hubs for theme volume, not as a claim that every item is New York-blueprint tagged. Official deep links can change; if a PDF does not open, start from the Prometric New York Nurse Aide hub and download the current Candidate Information Bulletin there.
| New York CIB area | Weight | What to drill | MedCertPrep hub |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Role of the Nurse Aide | 20% | Scope, teamwork, care plan, reporting, ethics, communication | Role of the Nurse Aide |
| II. Promotion of Safety | 22% | Falls, restraint alternatives, infection control, emergencies, fire safety | Physical Care |
| III. Promotion of Function and Health | 20% | ADLs, hydration, mobility, psychosocial support | Physical Care (+ Psychosocial Care for coping/support stems) |
| IV. Basic Nursing Care | 24% | Observe/report changes; acute cues (choking, chest pain, stroke signs, falls) | Physical Care |
| V. Specialized Care / Changes in Health | 14% | Impairment safety, confusion/anxiety themes, dying resident and comfort | Psychosocial Care (+ Physical Care for impairment safety) |
Suggested weekly split when New York is your target: spend the largest blocks on Physical Care (covers Safety + Function + Basic Nursing Care), then protect Role, then shorter Psychosocial sets for specialized-care themes.
What MedCertPrep does and does not do for New York
Does: supplemental scenario practice on overlapping nurse aide themes; timed mocks for stamina; explanations for why an answer is safer.
Does not: replace the New York bulletin; guarantee Prometric domain percentages inside our bank; replace the clinical skills checklist.
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How this guide connects to MedCertPrep
| Need | Link |
|---|---|
| New York state landing | New York CNA |
| New York skills method | New York CNA skills test |
| National NNAAP study guide | CNA study guide |
| New York bulletin PDF | Candidate Information Bulletin |
| Prometric NY hub | prometric.com/exams/nurseaide-ny |
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I ignore MedCertPrep because New York is not NNAAP?
No. Use it for theme practice, and use the bulletin for New York weights and exact topic lists. Do not skip the official outline.
Is California practice advice wrong for New York?
California advice that cites NNAAP percentages is not New York-accurate. Skills checklists also differ. Use New York CNA and this map when New York is your exam path.
Where do I study skills for New York?
New York CNA skills test and the Prometric checklist linked from the New York hub.
Next step
- Download the New York bulletin and highlight the five written areas.
- Run a Physical Care set, then a Role set, then a short Psychosocial protect set.
- Rehearse skills from the official Prometric checklist via New York CNA skills test.
- Return to New York CNA whenever you need official Prometric / NAR links.
Practice what you just read
Use blueprint-aligned questions and timed mocks for CNA to turn this guide into exam-day readiness.