Clarkson College offers a Nurse Aide program (CNA). Whether you want to enter the world of health care as a Nurse Aide or you just want to experience nursing before attending college, this program is for you.     

  

This course will provide the training for a non-licensed individual to provide safe, effective and caring services to patients, residents and clients in many health care settings. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion from Clarkson College and qualify for placement on the State of Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry. 

  

The Nurse Aide program will get you on your way to a career in nursing. Once you receive your certificate, you may go on to the Practical Nursing (PN) diploma program or pursue a degree in any of our Nursing programs. 

  

If you are looking to meet requirements for reactivation from lapsed to active status on the NE Nurse Aide Registry, Clarkson College offers Nurse Aid competency examinations so you can complete the required state written and clinical examination.  

  

Nurse Aid Course Information and Prerequisites

• The State of Nebraska requires that a student must be 16-years-old and be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Applicants need to be aware of the eligibility requirements for placement on the state registry and/or for employment. Persons with a criminal record, substance abuse problems or health problems that would interfere with safe practices may be ineligible for placement on the state registry or for employment.
• Students need to be in good health and be able to lift 50 pounds.
• State written and clinical competency examinations will be done upon completion of class and clinical work. 
• Course is approved by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
• College credit is not offered. No tuition assistance is offered.
• Omaha applicants will need to provide at first class session, proof of current (within 12 months of clinical) PPD (Mantoux TB skin test).

 

Nurse Aide Course Syllabus 

Download Syllabus (PDF format)  

 

Nurse Aide Course Schedule 

• OMAHA CLASSES: In Omaha daytime and evening classes are available. Class sessions do not normally meet every day of the week. Clinical sessions may be consecutive days. Class sessions are held at the Clarkson College Ed-Tech Building (located on the corner of 44th St and Douglas Streets), Omaha. Clinical locations will vary.

>>Download Current Omaha Nurse Aide Course Schedule 

  

• LINCOLN CLASSES: In Lincoln, daytime and evening classes are held at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Educational Center, at 5401 South St. Lincoln, NE. Class and clinical sessions are intermixed at the same location. Class and clinical sessions meet Monday through Friday.

>>Download Current Lincoln Nurse Aide Schedule  

  

Please check on space availability by calling the Nurse Aide Hotline at 402.552.2431. 

 

Registration Information

The following registration options are available:  Phone: Click here for information to register over the phone with a credit card. In-Person: Click here for information to register in-person. By Mail: Click here to download the Nurse Aide brochure with registration form. (PDF format)

  

Note: Class size is limited and classes fill quickly, so it is important to confirm availability and register early. 

 

Tuition Information

Payment in full is due at the time of registration. 

  

Course Fee: $450. Course fee includes: 

• Tuition
• Textbook (a $25 value)
• State of NE Written and Clinical Competency Exams (a $100 value)
• Course handouts and class materials
• Clinical experience in a local health care facility

  

Credit cards accepted are: MasterCard, VISA, Discover and American Express. Make checks payable to: Clarkson College Office of Professional Development. Your check is welcome here! However in the unlikely event your check is returned for non-sufficient funds, we reserve the right to re-present the item electronically plus the state allowed processing fee of $35. Re-presentation is handled by eTech Transaction Solutions, Inc.   

  

Refund Policy 

• Cancellation 5 business days or more in advance - full refund minus 25% withdrawal fee.
• Cancellation 4 business days in advance thru start of second class session - 50% refund of course fees.
• No refunds after start of the second class session.
• No refunds or transfers for those failing to attend or who do not pass the course.
• All refunds will be sent to the payee's address on file within 60 days.
• If paying with a credit card, a refund is issued to the same card.

 

Course Locations 

Omaha class sessions are held at the Clarkson College Ed-Tech Building, 121 S. 44th Street, (corner of 44^th and Douglas Streets) Omaha, NE 68131. 

Note: Location of clinical sessions will vary.  

Lincoln class sessions are held at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Education and Research Area, 5401 South Street, Lincoln, NE 68506  

  

Nurse Aide Competency Examinations 

After completing the Nurse Aide course, you will be eligible to take the written and clinical Nebraska examinations. These are included in course fee and are scheduled at the end of each course session. Upon passing these examinations, your name is submitted to the NE Department of Health and Human Services for placement on the Nurse Aide Registry. 

  

Qualified individuals who have been previously on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry, or who have written permission from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services may register to complete their Nurse Aide Competency examinations at Clarkson College. The cost is $30.00 per exam, both State of Nebraska written and clinical competency examinations are offered on a regular basis. 

>>Download Current Nurse Aide Competency Examination Schedule 

  

Additional Information 

>>Nurse Aide brochure (PDF format)  

For additional information please email ProfessionalDevelopment@ClarksonCollege.edu or call 402.552.3396.