CNA Classes in Lincoln, NE: 4 State-Approved Programs
Lincoln has 4 CNA training programs on Nebraska's approved list. Nebraska requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Lincoln area is $38,650 a year, 3% below the Nebraska figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Lincoln
Each program below appears on Nebraska's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan College of Health Sciences | — | (402) 481-3805 |
| CNA Learning Hub | — | (402) 318-5583 |
| Nebraska Health Care Association | — | (402) 435-3551 |
| Southeast Community College | — | (402) 437-2700 |
Programs: Nebraska 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 Lincoln
CMS lists 13 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Lincoln, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Lincoln.
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 Lincoln
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Lincoln
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Nebraska's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Nebraska registry works.
CNA classes in other Nebraska cities
- Omaha (12)
- Bellevue (2)
- Kearney (2)
- Norfolk (2)
- Scottsbluff (2)
- Boys Town (1)
- Burwell (1)
- Chadron (1)
- Columbus (1)
- Crawford (1)
- David City (1)
- Geneva (1)
Questions about CNA classes in Lincoln
- How many CNA classes are in Lincoln, NE?
- Nebraska's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in Lincoln. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Lincoln?
- Typical CNA pay in the Lincoln area is $38,650 a year, or $18.58 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Nebraska figure is $40,000.
- How long is CNA training in Lincoln?
- Programs in Lincoln follow Nebraska's requirement of 75 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Lincoln?
- 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 13 nursing homes in Lincoln.