To ensure the quality of education and care in long-term care facilities Nebraska follows regulations as indicated in federal law (OBRA 1987).  Before a person can work as a CNA in Nebraska, one must meet the standard requirements of certification.

State Contact Information for CNA Certification

Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry
ATTN: Nancy Stava
PO Box 94986
Lincoln, NE 68509-4986
Phone #: 402-471-0537
Fax #: 402-471-1066
Email address: nancy.stava@nebraska.gov
Website

CNA Salary in Nebraska

• Between $22,000 to $29,000
• $10.71 per hour typically (Hourly rate will increase by experience)

Nebraska CNA Programs & Training Information

Nebraska CNA training program must have at least of 75 hours or more classroom and clinical training. Some state – approved training programs may differ when it comes to number of hours in classroom and practical training.

Information in Nebraska

It is important to know that state regulations change often.  This site is updated frequently, however, please double check all information with your states official government agency.  Links and contact information are provided for your convenience.

If an approved CNA wishes to work in Nebraska the applicant must request an application form for Interstate Endorsement and Abuse Inservice Documentation from Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry. For Abuse Inservice Documentation Form, it is not necessary to mail it together with the Endorsement Form just fax it at 402-471-1066. An applicant must also need to undergo Nebraska one-hour training on abuse and neglect. This is a part of applicants’ orientation. If he or she experience difficulties in obtaining this training, please contact Wanda Wiese at 402-471-4971.

Renewal in Nebraska

To renew CNA Certification in Nebraska:

(1) A pre-printed recertification form will be mailed out to the CNA 2- 3 months prior to your expiration date. If you still do not receive any notice, you may obtain renewal form by contacting Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry or visiting the State Registry’s website.

(2) Requirement for renewal is that you need to be working in any nursing or nursing related duties at least 8 hours for monetary compensation in the last 24 months.

(3) Completed form with required documents and fees must be mailed to the address indicated in the form.

To renew Expired CNA Certification in Nebraska:

(1) The State do not have expiration dates, as long as you continue to work and does not have a two-year gap in employment as a nurse aide, you will remain “Active” indefinitely.

(2) Nurse aides in the State of Nebraska are not on a renewal system—they are kept active by employment that is reported to the Registry by the employer using the Nurse Aide Registry Form and Termination Form.

 

Nebraska Approved CNA Programs

Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff Campus
1601 E. 27th Street
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Phone #: (308) 635-3606
Toll free #: (800) 348-4435
Fax #: (308) 635-6100

Sidney Campus
371 College Drive
Sidney, NE 69162
Phone #: (308) 254-5450
Toll Free #: (800) 222-9682
Fax #: (308) 254-7444

Alliance Campus
1750 Sweetwater Avenue
Alliance, NE 69301
Phone #: (308) 763-2000
Toll Free #: (888) 559-9622
Fax #: (308) 763-2012
Website

• Cost is $349
• Four (4) credit unit with 76 hours of classroom and clinical training

 

Northeast Community College
College Welcome Center
801 East Benjamin Ave.
Norfolk, NE 68701
Phone #: (800) 348-9033, ext. 7261
Email address: admission@northeast.edu

South Sioux City
3309 Daniels Lane
South Sioux City, NE 68776-0989
Fax #: (402) 241-6440
Office #: (402) 241-6400
Toll Free #: (888) 698-6322
Email address: pamm@northeast.edu

West Point
202 Anna Stalp
West Point, NE 68788
Fax #: (402) 372-5839
Office #: (402) 372-2269
Toll Free #: (888) 794-6322
Email address: terryr@northeast.edu

• Cost is $264

 

Clarkson College
101 S. 42nd Street
Omaha, NE 68131
Phone #: 402-552-3100
Toll Free #: 1-800-647-5500
Website

• Cost is $450 includes:
  • Tuition
  • Textbook
  • State Exam
  • Course Handouts and Class Materials
  • Clinical experience in Health Facility

 

Nebraska Methodist College
720 N 87th Street
Omaha, NE 68114
Phone #: 402-354-7100
Toll free #: 800-335-5510
CNA Information: (402) 354-7100 or (800) 335-5510 ext. 7100
Website

• Cost is $575 includes:
  • Tuition
  • Textbook
  • CNA State Exam
  • Course Handouts
  • Off-site Clinical experience
  • Access to Academic Services

 

BryanLGH College of Health Sciences
5035 Everett Street
Lincoln, NE 68506-1398
Phone #: 402-481-8697
Toll Free #: 800-742-7844 Ext 18697
Registration #: 402-481-3805

• Cost is $425 includes:
  • Tuition
  • Student Manual
  • Workbook
  • Criminal Background Check
• Three (3) credit hour per semester with 76 hours of classroom and clinical training.

 

Metropolitan Community College – Omaha
Fort Omaha Campus:
30th and Fort Street
Omaha, NE 68111
Fort Omaha: 402-457-2700 or 402-457-2705

Elkhorn Valley Campus:
North 204th Street & West Dodge Road
Elkhorn, NE 6802
Elkhorn Valley: 402-289-1200 2

South Omaha Campus:
South 27th Street & Q Street
Omaha, NE 68107
South Omaha: 402-738-4500 or 402-738-4505

Fremont Area Center:
835 N. Broad St.
Fremont, NE 68025
Fremont Area Center: 402-721-2507

Sarpy Center:
9110 Giles Road
LaVista, NE 68127
Sarpy Center: 402-537-3800

General Phone #: 402-457-2400
Toll Free #: 800-228-9553
Register for Classes: 402-457-5231
Email address: info@mccneb.edu
Website

• Cost is $382 includes:
  • Tuition
  • Insurance
  • Book
• 6.5 credit hour per semester and total of 82 hours of classroom(59) and clinical(22.5) training.

 

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