Uncover the CNA license requirements in Nebraska. Gain insights into renewal, verification, reinstatement, and reciprocity processes. Start your journey toward a rewarding CNA career today!
Amanda Jordan, BSN, RN September 6, 2024
Are you thinking about becoming a licensed or registered nurse in Nebraska, but are not quite ready to spend years in intensive training? If this is the case with you, why not start out by becoming a CNA? Not only are CNA programs very short, but a nurse aide position will give you an inside look at LPN and RN careers.
In Nebraska, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services oversees all CNA training and certifications. Currently, if you wish to obtain employment as a CNA in Nebraska, you must participate in no less than 75 hours of appropriate training. You must also be at least 16, able to pass a criminal background check, and successfully complete one hour of Nebraska-specific abuse/neglect/misappropriation training. Finally, you will need to apply for a seat to take the CNA certification exam and pass both parts with acceptable scores.
So long as you meet the above-mentioned requirements, you will become certified as a nurse aide in Nebraska, with your name being automatically included on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry as an active CNA. This will allow you to seek out and obtain employment as a nursing aide in a hospital or long-term care facility.
To check the status of your CNA certification in Nebraska, go to the state's Department of Health and Human Services website and click on "Licensing and Registrations." On the page, click on "Professions and Occupations." From this page, navigate as follows: "Nursing and Nursing Support," "Nurse Aide" and "Instructions to Verify a Nurse Aide on the Website."
There is no formal procedure for renewing CNA certifications in Nebraska. You will stay active if you work as a nurse aide in a paid position within 24 months of your last job as a nurse aide.
If you do not work as a paid CNA in Nebraska within two years of your last job as a nurse aide, your status will become inactive. At this point, you will need to reinstate your CNA certification. You can reactivate your status by retaking and passing both sections of the CNA certification exam.
If you are moving and need to transfer your Nebraska CNA certification to another state, you must comply with the other state's transfer requirements. To locate your new state's CNA regulatory agency, you can use the search tool found on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing website. We also offer a list of state CNA registries and you can download it from here. In addition to providing the other state with CNA verification, you may also need to complete continuing education coursework and/or take and pass state testing.
If you have additional questions, contact the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry at:
PO Box 94986, Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-4322
Fax: (402) 742-1151
Verification Link
Do you need help finding an approved CNA school in Nebraska? Listed below are some of the best CNA facilities in the state.
