How many CNA classes are in Jonesboro, LA?

Louisiana's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Jonesboro. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.

How long is CNA training in Jonesboro?

Programs in Jonesboro follow Louisiana's requirement of 80 training hours, including 40 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.

CNA Classes in Jonesboro, LA: 3 State-Approved Programs

Jonesboro has 3 CNA training programs on Louisiana's approved list. Louisiana requires 80 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Louisiana is $30,510 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Approved programs in Jonesboro

80 hrs

Training Louisiana requires

$30,510

Typical CNA pay, Louisiana

Nursing homes in Jonesboro

CNA programs in Jonesboro

Each program below appears on Louisiana's official approved list. 1 of them is run by a nursing facility or care center, judging by the listed type or program name. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.

State-approved CNA programs in Jonesboro
Program	Address	Type	Phone
Forest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Llc	171 Thrasher Drive, 71251	School	(318) 259-2729
Jackson Parish School Board-Jonesboro Hodge Hs	225 Pershing Highway, 71251	School	(318) 259-4456
Louisiana Delta Community College Jonesboro	236 Industrial Drive, 71251	School	(318) 480-5000

Programs: Louisiana approved nurse aide training program list, mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.

Where CNAs work in Jonesboro

CMS lists 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Jonesboro, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Jonesboro.

Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide.

CNA pay in Jonesboro

$30,510

Louisiana

$42,260

United States

BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants

After training: exam and registry

Graduates take Louisiana's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Louisiana CNA Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Louisiana registry works.

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Questions about CNA classes in Jonesboro

How many CNA classes are in Jonesboro, LA?: Louisiana's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Jonesboro. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
How long is CNA training in Jonesboro?: Programs in Jonesboro follow Louisiana's requirement of 80 training hours, including 40 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
Can I get free CNA training in Jonesboro?: Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. CMS lists 2 nursing homes in Jonesboro.