Nuneaton moved three points clear of the Blue Square Bet Premier relegation zone with a 2-2 draw at Braintree.
The mid-table hosts needed just 16 minutes to break the deadlock as Daniel Sparkes converted from close range.
But Nuneaton equalised four minutes later when Wesley York's right-footed 20-yard shot nestled into the bottom corner.
Sean Marks looked to have given Braintree a half-time lead with a 25-yard volley, only for James Armson to draw Nuneaton level again on the stroke of the interval.
The visitors, now unbeaten in five, pushed for a vital winner after the break but substitute James Dance saw a shot blocked.
Adam Walker almost won it for Nuneaton in stoppage time, only for Nathan McDonald to tip his effort round the post.