Top CNA Programs in Nebraska

Northeast Community College

Originally established in 1973, Northeast Community College is a 2-year community college system which serves the population living in the northeast region of the state. The college’s main headquarters and primary campus are located in Norfolk; however, NCC maintains additional satellite campuses which serve residents in 20 different counties in the northeast. NCC offers a wide variety of programs which include liberal arts, vocational and technical programs, as well as continuing education programs.

NCC’s 3 credit, Basic Nurse Aide course (NURA1110) combines didactic lecture and lab applications practice with clinical skills instruction in order to foster the development of fundamental skills that are required of CNAs in order to provide effective, safe and empathetic services.

Healthcare facilities near Norfolk, O’Neill, West Point and South Sioux City that are currently hiring CNAs

• Nebraska State Government, Norfolk
• Faith Regional Health Services, Norfolk
• Aseracare Hospice

Tuition

For more information on tuition and fees, call NCC at (402) 371-2020.

Central Community College

Central Community College, founded in 1966, is a 2-year college with three campuses located in Columbus, Grand Islan, and Hastings. CCC also maintains learning centers in Kearny, Lexington, and Holdrege. It represents one of six different regional community colleges in Nebraska.

CCC offers students a 76 contact-hour Nursing Assistant training course that meets all standards set forth by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. During the course, students will undergo a mixture of in-class lecture and discussion, simulated lab practice and clinical skills clerkship. CCC places a special emphasis on teaching its students how to properly care for geriatric patients.

Healthcare facilities near Grand Island, Columbus, and Hastings that are currently hiring CNAs

• Wedgewood Care Center, Grand Island
• Edgewood Vista, Columbus
• Good Samaritan Society

Tuition

For current information on Central Community College’s program, call CCC at (308) 398-4222.

Southeast Community College

Southeast Community College is a 2-year community college system that serves the southeast population of the state. The SCC community college system is made up of three main campuses in Lincoln, Beatrice and Milford, and over 20 off-campus sites in 15 different counties.

SCC’s Certified Nursing Assistant offering is a mixed in-class/online course and is made up of 100 contact hours of didactic, in-class instruction and discussion, lab skills practice and clinical instruction. Successful students must complete all course materials covered throughout the course. This includes passing each section’s test. The clinical skills section of this course is held in Lincoln at a long-term care facility during the final few weeks of the class’s duration. The CNA course at Southeast Community College spans approximately 70 days.

The following is a list of the different locations SCC students can take CNA course at:

• Auburn
• Beatrice
• Falls City
• Hebron
• Milford
• Nebraska City
• Plattsmouth
• Seward
• Wahoo
• York

Healthcare facilities located near Lincoln, Beatrice and Milford that are currently hiring CNAs

• Bryan Health, Lincoln
• Homestead Rehabilitation Center, Milford
• Crestview Healthcare Center

Tuition

In-state students who enroll in Southeast Community College’s CNA program can expect to pay approximately $507, plus fees. Out-of-state students can count on paying somewhere around $591, plus fees.

Nebraska Methodist College

Located in Omaha, Nebraska Methodist College is a non-profit college that was founded in 1981. NMC offers students a wide variety of degrees including associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees—all in the nursing field and allied health professions.

NMC offers students two different Certified Nursing Assistant courses. One course is four-weeks long and takes place on campus. This program boasts small class sizes taught by instructors with extensive experience. The other CNA course is a six-week online/in-class hybrid program which features mainly online coursework, with students required to come to an in-class session once per week. Each of these programs emphasizes the fundamental skills needed to care for a wide variety of patients. NMC’s program also pays special attention to teaching students knowledge pertaining to the aging process and how to assist patients to achieve and retain optimal levels of well-being as they age. Classes during the day, night and weekend are all available.

Healthcare facilities located near Omaha that are currently hiring CNAs

• Nebraska Medical Center
• Nebraska Methodist
• CHI Health

Tuition

For more information on the cost of Nebraska Methodist College’s CNA program, contact NMC at (402) 354-7000.

Metropolitan Community College

Founded in 1971, Metropolitan Community College, formerly known as Metropolitan Technical Community College, is a public school located in the city of Omaha. MCC maintains multiple campuses in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area and serves students coming from Sarpy, Douglas, Washington and Dodge counties. MCC represents the largest post-secondary educational institution in Nebraska.

MCC offers students a 9-credit CNA program which adheres to the standards set forth by the state of Nebraska. The program is comprised of 82 direct contact hours—attendance is compulsory and is strictly enforced. In-class instruction and lab practice time comprise 59 hours, whereas clinical hours take up 22.5 hours. If at the end of the course the student has a passing grade (70%), they’ll be permitted to sit for the state certification exam. Courses are offered during the day, evening and on weekends at a number of locations.

Healthcare facilities located near Omaha that are currently hiring CNAs

• Methodist Women’s Hospitals
• CHI Health
• UnitedHealth Group

Tuition

For current tuition information for Metropolitan Community College’s CNA program, contact the Health Careers office at (531) MCC-4631.