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You can find information and register at www.prometric.com/nurseaide/ga.","title":"Register for the Competency Evaluation Examination","url":null},{"description":"Successfully pass both the written/oral and skills portions of the examination administered by Prometric.","title":"Pass the Competency Evaluation Examination","url":null},{"description":"Upon successful completion of both parts of the exam, Prometric will automatically submit your information for listing on the Georgia Nurse Aide Registry. You do not typically submit a separate application after passing the exam.","title":"Automatic Listing on Registry","url":null},{"description":"Access the Georgia Nurse Aide Registry Portal to confirm your active status on the registry. Your name should appear within a few business days after passing the exam.","title":"Verify Registry Listing","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:10:48.515838+00:00","verify_license_url":null}