How to become a NA in Nebraska.
Nebraska requires 76 hours of nurse aide training, including at least 16 hours of supervised clinical practice. Then you pass the state exam and get listed on the nurse aide registry.
- 76
- Training hours
- 16
- Clinical hours
- Varies
- Exam fee
- 58
- Programs
Step by step
Five steps to your Nebraska certification
- 1
Meet the entry requirements
Minimum age: 16. No conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude that is rationally related to nurse aide work (DHHS). Most programs also ask for photo ID, a TB test, and proof of immunizations.
- 2
Finish a state approved training program
Nebraska requires 76 training hours, including at least 16 hours of supervised clinical work. Only programs approved by the state qualify you for the exam.
See all 58 approved programs in Nebraska - 3
Pass the state competency exam
The state exam is given at approved test sites, with a written or oral knowledge test and a hands on skills test. No state deadline confirmed. NHCA says there is 'no deadline' but recommends testing soon after the course. One unverified secondary source claims 12 months. 3 attempts per exam. If unsuccessful, retake the full 75-hour course (DHHS).
- 4
Get listed on the nurse aide registry
Once you pass, your name goes on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check the registry before they hire you.
Search the NE registry - 5
Keep your certification active
No renewal fee. Active status requires paid work as a nurse aide within 24 months in approved employer settings; lapsed aides must retest.
Online classes
Online classroom allowed, with state conditions. Ask each program how its classroom hours are delivered. Skills lab and clinical hours are always in person.
Moving from another state
Interstate endorsement application plus the mandatory 1-hour Nebraska abuse/neglect/misappropriation training. Processing can take up to 30 days.
Paying for training
Vouchers, employers, grants, and scholarships cover nurse aide training in Nebraska.
CNA funding in Nebraska →Nebraska CNA requirements
- Credential
- Nurse Aide (NA)
- Training hours
- 76 hours
- Clinical hours
- At least 16 hours
- Exam provider
- State approved test sites
- Fee details
- Fees vary by test site. The Nebraska Health Care Learning Center charges $50 written and $50 clinical/skills ($100 total), and Nebraska Methodist College was cited at $35 written and $50 skills. DHHS charges no registry listing fee. No statewide official fee exists.
- Deadline to test
- No state deadline confirmed. NHCA says there is 'no deadline' but recommends testing soon after the course. One unverified secondary source claims 12 months.
- Retakes
- 3 attempts per exam. If unsuccessful, retake the full 75-hour course (DHHS).
- Minimum age
- 16
- Background check
- No conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude that is rationally related to nurse aide work (DHHS).
- Online classroom
- Online classroom allowed, with state conditions
- Regulator
- Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Checked September 2026 against official state and exam provider sources: govdocs.nebraska.gov, dhhs.ne.gov, nehca.org. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the state or your program before you pay.
Becoming a CNA in Nebraska, answered.
How many hours of training do you need to be a CNA in Nebraska?
Nebraska requires 76 hours of nurse aide training, including at least 16 hours of supervised clinical practice. Then you pass the state exam and get listed on the nurse aide registry.
Can you take CNA classes online in Nebraska?
Online classroom allowed, with state conditions. Skills lab and clinical hours are always in person.
I am a CNA in another state. Can I work in Nebraska?
Interstate endorsement application plus the mandatory 1-hour Nebraska abuse/neglect/misappropriation training. Processing can take up to 30 days.
How do you renew a CNA certification in Nebraska?
No renewal fee. Active status requires paid work as a nurse aide within 24 months in approved employer settings; lapsed aides must retest.
How do I pay for CNA training in Nebraska?
Workforce vouchers, employer sponsorship, state grants, and scholarships all pay for nurse aide training. A nursing home that hires you within a year of certification must reimburse your training costs under federal rules.
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