
Are you looking for a career that allows you to help the sick, the injured and the elderly in Nebraska? Do you want to start earning money as soon as possible? If you answered "yes" to both those questions, you should definitely consider enrolling in a Certified Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide (CNA) training program.
Requirements to Become a CNA in Nebraska
In Nebraska, you must complete a minimum of 75 hours of training approved by the state of Nebraska or a 21-hour basic resident care course for intermediate care facilities for the developmentally disabled.
You must successfully complete one hour of Nebraska-specific abuse/neglect/misappropriation training. You must also successfully pass a state-approved written/oral exam and clinical/skills competency exam.
You must also pass a criminal background check and be at least 16 years of age.
State-Approved CNA Programs in Nebraska
There are many terrific schools that offer approved CNA programs in Nebraska. Listed below are some of the most popular facilities in the state:
Good Samaritan Society
1222 S 7th St, Albion, NE 68620 (402) 395-5050Good Samaritan Society
601 Main St, Arapahoe, NE 68922 (308) 962-5230Good Samaritan Society
401 S 22nd St, Beatrice, NE 68310 (402) 228-3304Pine Ridge Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center
15710 US-385, Chadron, NE 69337 (308) 432-3316Central Community College
4500 63rd St, Columbus, NE 68601 (402) 564-7132Central Community College
3134 US-34, Grand Island, NE 68801 (308) 398-4222Central Community College
550 S Technical Blvd, Hastings, NE 68901 (402) 463-9811Central Community College
1215 30th Ave, Kearney, NE 68845 (308) 338-4000Bryan College of Health Sciences
1535 S 52nd St, Lincoln, NE 68506 (402) 481-3801Nebraska Health Care Association
1200 Libra Dr #100, Lincoln, NE 68512 (402) 435-3551Southeast Community College
8800 O St, Lincoln, NE 68520 (402) 471-3333Nebraska Indian Community College
1111 US-75, Macy, NE 68039 (402) 494-2311McCook Community College
1205 E 3rd St, McCook, NE 69001 (308) 345-8100Northeast Community College
801 E Benjamin Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 371-2020Mid Plains Community College
601 W State Farm Rd, North Platte, NE 69101 (308) 535-3600Clarkson College
101 S 42nd St, Omaha, NE 68131 (402) 552-3100Creighton University
2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178 (402) 280-2700Metropolitan Community College
5300 N 30th St, Omaha, NE 68111 (800) 228-9553Nebraska Methodist College
720 N 87th St, Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 354-7000Omaha AHEC
5017 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE 68106 (402) 502-1593Promise Health Care Training Center
3610 Dodge St B10, Omaha, NE 68131 (402) 968-4786Quality Career Pathways
5437 N 103rd St, Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 573-3700Good Samaritan Center
411 W Genoa St, Ravenna, NE 68869 (308) 452-3230Western Nebraska Community College
1601 E 27th St, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (308) 635-3606York General Hearthstone
2600 N Lincoln Ave, York, NE 68467 (402) 362-4333
CNA Job Outlook and Salary in Nebraska
CNAs are in demand in Nebraska. Overall employment of CNAs in the state is expected to increase by 6.8% from 2018 to 2028. You can earn a median salary of $29,840 per year if you choose this career in Nebraska.
Take a look at the CNA employment and salary situation in different metro areas in Nebraska below to get a detailed picture.
Area | Total Employment | Avg Hourly Wage | Avg Annual Salary |
---|---|---|---|
Omaha-Council Bluffs | 6,470 | $15.61 | $32,480 |
Lincoln | 1,930 | $14.76 | $30,690 |
Grand Island | 570 | $14.44 | $30,030 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry
If you have any questions on how to get, verify, renew and reinstate a CNA certification in Nebraska or transfer it to another state, you can contact the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Public Health - Licensure Unit, Office of Nursing Support at:
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
Division of Public Health - Licensure Unit
Office of Nursing Support
PO Box 94986, Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-4322
Fax: (402) 742-1151
Registry Search: https://www.nebraska.gov/LISSearch/search.cgi