Nursing Assistant
Nursing Assistants provide care for patients in long-term care facilities, hospitals, home health care, hospice or mental health facilities. Nursing assistants' duties vary, from providing help with activities of daily living for the patients such as ambulating, feeding, to bathing, toileting, dressing etc. under the supervision of a Registered nurse or Licensed Practical nurse. High school completion or GED® is not required. Please note: This course does not qualify for Financial Aid.
One of the prerequisites for any nursing program in Nebraska and many other states is that you must be on the Nurse Aide Registry. To do that you must take an approved course and pass state exams. Successful completion of this course will put you on the registry.
ܽƵapp Community College’s Nursing Assistant Course is approved by the Nebraska Department of Health.
What you need to know before registering.
Spring 2025 Nursing Assistant Classes - All Locations (PDF)
Spring 2025 Semester
No classes the week of ܽƵapp Spring Break (March 10-14).
Jan. 21-March 20, 2025 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Tues. & Thurs.
Lab Time: 4:30-9 p.m.
Location: ܽƵapp Lincoln Campus, Health Sciences Facility, 8800 O St., Room 330
Cost: NE Resident $369 / Non-Resident $432
3.0 semester credits
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBL82
Jan. 21-May 15, 2025
Lab Days: Tues. & Thurs.
Lab Time: 9 a.m.-Noon
Location: ܽƵapp Lincoln Campus, Health Sciences Facility, 8800 O St., Room 330
Cost: NE Resident $369 / Non-Resident $432
3.0 semester credits
Course Number: HLTH-1150-LN01
Jan. 21-May 15, 2025 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Tues. & Thurs.
Lab Time: 1-3:15 p.m.
Location: ܽƵapp Lincoln Campus, Health Sciences Facility, 8800 O St., Room 330
Cost: NE Resident $369 / Non-Resident $432
3.0 semester credits
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBL3
Jan. 21-May 15, 2025 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Tues. & Thurs.
Lab Time: 6-8:15 p.m.
Location: The Career Academy at ܽƵapp,
8800 O St., Room 203
Cost: NE Resident $369 / Non-Resident $432
3.0 semester credits
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBL4
Jan. 22-March 21, 2025 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Mon., Wed. & Fri.
Lab Time: 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Location: ܽƵapp Lincoln Campus, Health Sciences Facility, 8800 O St., Room 330
Cost: NE Resident $369 / Non-Resident $432
3.0 semester credits
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBL80
Jan. 22-May 14, 2025 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Mon. & Wed.
Lab Time: 1-3:15 p.m.
Location: ܽƵapp Lincoln Campus, Health Sciences Facility, 8800 O St., Room 330
Cost: NE Resident $369 / Non-Resident $432
3.0 semester credits
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBL1
Jan. 22-May 14, 2025 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Mon. & Wed.
Lab Time: 5:30-7:45 p.m.
Location: ܽƵapp Lincoln Campus, Health Sciences Facility, 8800 O St., Room 330
Cost: NE Resident $369 / Non-Resident $432
3.0 semester credits
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBL2
Jan. 25-May 10, 2025 (Hybrid)
Lab Day: Sat.
Lab Time: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: ܽƵapp Lincoln Campus, Health Sciences Facility, 8800 O St., Room 330
Cost: NE Resident $369 / Non-Resident $432
3.0 semester credits
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBL6
March 24-May 16, 2025 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Mon., Wed. & Fri.
Lab Time: 9 a.m.-Noon
Location: ܽƵapp Lincoln Campus, Health Sciences Facility, 8800 O St., Room 330
Cost: NE Resident $369 / Non-Resident $432
3.0 semester credits
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBL81
March 25-May 15, 2025 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Tues. & Thurs.
Lab Time: 4:30-9 p.m.
Location: ܽƵapp Lincoln Campus, Health Sciences Facility, 8800 O St., Room 330
Cost: NE Resident $369 / Non-Resident $432
3.0 semester credits
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBL83
Spring 2025 Nursing Assistant Classes - All Locations (PDF)
Beatrice, NE
Jan. 24-March 21, 2025 (Hybrid)
No class March 10 & 14
Lab Days: Mon. & Fri.
Lab Time: 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Lab Location: ܽƵapp Beatrice Campus, Academic Excellence Center, Room 331, 4771 W. Scott
Road
Cost: NE Resident $369 / Non-Resident $432
3.0 semester credits
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBB80
March 25-May 15, 2025 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Tues. & Thurs.
Lab Time: 4:30-9 p.m.
Lab Location: ܽƵapp Beatrice Campus, Academic Excellence Center, Room 331, 4771 W. Scott
Road
Cost: NE Resident $369 / Non-Resident $432
3.0 semester credits
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBB81
Falls City, NE
Jan. 21-March 20, 2025 (Hybrid) (PDF)
Lab Days: Tues. & Thurs.
Lab Time: 4:30-9 p.m.
Location: ܽƵapp Learning Center at Falls City, Room 101, 3200 Bill Schock Blvd.
Cost: NE Resident $369 / Non-Resident $432
3.0 semester credits
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBFC8
Hebron, NE
Jan. 21-March 20, 2025 (Hybrid) (PDF)
Lab Days: Tues. & Thurs.
Lab Time: 4:30-9 p.m.
Location: ܽƵapp Learning Center at Hebron, Room 101, 610 Jefferson Ave.
Cost: NE Resident $369 / Non-Resident $432
3.0 semester credits
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBHN8
Milford, NE
Jan. 22-March 20, 2025 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Mon., Wed. & Thurs.
Lab Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: ܽƵapp Milford Campus, Eicher Technical Center, Room 224, 600 State St.
Cost: NE Resident $369 / Non-Resident $432
3.0 semester credits
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBM80
Nebraska City, NE
March 25-May 15, 2025 (Hybrid) (PDF)
Lab Days: Tues. & Thurs.
Lab Time: 4:30-9 p.m.
Location: ܽƵapp Learning Center at Nebraska City, Room 101, 1406 Central Ave.
Cost: NE Resident $369 / Non-Resident $432
3.0 semester credits
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBNC8
Plattsmouth, NE
Jan. 22-March 19, 2025 (Hybrid) (PDF)
No class March 10 & 12
Lab Days: Mon. & Wed.
Lab Time: 4:30-9 p.m.
Location: ܽƵapp Learning Center at Plattsmouth, Room 101, 537 Main St.
Cost: NE Resident $369 / Non-Resident $432
3.0 semester credits
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBPL8
Wahoo, NE
March 24-May 14, 2025 (Hybrid) (PDF)
Lab Days: Mon. & Wed.
Lab Time: 4:30-9 p.m.
Location: Saunders Medical Center, 1760 County Rd J
Cost: NE Resident $369 / Non-Resident $432
3.0 semester credits
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBWH8
York, NE
March 25-May 15, 2025 (Hybrid) (PDF)
Lab Days: Tues. & Thurs.
Lab Time: 4:30-9 p.m.
Location: ܽƵapp Learning Center at York, Room A101, 401 N. Lincoln Ave.
Cost: NE Resident $369 / Non-Resident $432
3.0 semester credits
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBYK8
Books and materials are required the first day of the course and can be purchased through the ܽƵapp bookstore.
Required books and materials include:
- Hartman Nursing Assistant The Basics, 6th edition
- ܽƵapp Nursing Assistant skills book/binder
- ܽƵapp Healthcare Services t-shirt
- Pack of cloth white gloves
The textbooks required for this course are available at:
Lincoln Campus Store
8800 “O” Street, Lincoln, NE
402-437-2560
Beatrice Campus Store
4771 W. Scott Rd., Beatrice, NE
402-228-8267
Milford Campus Store
641 State St., Milford, NE
402-761-8214
Nursing Assistant lab attire:
- An ܽƵapp Healthcare Services t-shirt with grey or black scrub pants, or khakis. The t-shirt can be purchased through the ܽƵapp bookstore along with the books and materials.
- Regular street clothes can be worn to the first day of the course.
To be placed on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry, the state of Nebraska requires that individuals must meet the following requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Must have no convictions of crime involving moral turpitude.
- Must be able to speak and understand the English language or a language understood by a substantial portion of the health care facility population.
- Must successfully complete a basic course of training and competency evaluation program for Nursing Assistants approved by the Nebraska Department of Health.
Registrations are accepted by mail, fax, or walk-in. Tuition is due by the start date of the course. Confirmation registration letters will be emailed one week prior to the start date of course.
ܽƵapp’s withdrawal, drop, and refund policy.
Failure to attend the course does not constitute a drop or absolve the student from being financially responsible for the tuition and fees associated with the student’s registration. A student must initiate the withdrawal process to be dropped from the course.
Questions? Please contact Natasha Holly at 402-437-2552 or nholly@southeast.edu.
- GAP Tuition Assistance.
- YESS Program (PDF).
- WIOA Adult Training Program (PDF).
- Check out scholarship opportunities.
- Check your ܽƵapp Learning Center for local funding options.
Q: How do I register for the Nursing Assistant class?
A: See Registration & Records for more information.
Q: What do I do if a third party is paying for me to take the class?
A: A letter of authorization on company letterhead must accompany your registration
form. This letter must include the individual student’s full name and Social Security
number. Please state the amount of money agreed to pay for tuition, fees and book
(if applicable).
Q: When does ܽƵapp have classes?
A: Please see the credit class schedule for the Nursing Assistant list of classes
or log on to ܽƵapp’s Website, clicking on Academics, select Healthcare Services program,
then Nursing Assistant.
Q: What does “hybrid” mean?
A: Hybrid is a blend of online course work and in-person labs.
Q: How long is the Nursing Assistant class?
A: The Nursing Assistant class is offered in 8-week or 16-week course options.
Q: Does ܽƵapp offer Career Services?
A: ܽƵapp’s Career Services has its own website that links current and former ܽƵapp students
to employers. Go to: The . You also may contact any of ܽƵapp’s Career Services Specialists by phone: Heather
Waite, Lincoln Campus, 402-437-2622 or hwaite@southeast.edu; Gary Lytle, Beatrice Campus, 402-228-8216 or glytle@southeast.edu; or Shelly Tolle, Milford Campus, 402-761-8242 or stolle@southeast.edu.
Q: Do I need to have my high school diploma or GED® in order to take the Nursing Assistant
classes?
A: No. You must be at least 16 years of age by the start date of the class you plan
to enroll.
Q: What do I wear to class, labs and clinical sites?
A: The first class session, please wear street clothes. Subsequent classroom attire
will be discussed by the instructor the first day of class.
Q: What books do I need, and will the books be available at the class site?
A: Students must have their books at the first class session. Required textbooks are
available at the following locations:
- ܽƵapp’s Lincoln Campus Store, 8800 O St.; 800-642-4075, ext. 2560; 402-437-2560; open Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m.-noon
- ܽƵapp’s Beatrice Campus Store, 4771 W. Scott Road; 800-233-5027, ext. 1267; 402-228-8267; open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Online at the
Books will not be available at the classroom site. They must be purchased from a campus store listed above.
Q: What is the difference between a Nursing Assistant and a CNA?
A: Even though CNA is a commonly used term to refer to Nursing Assistants, the state
of Nebraska does not “certify” Nursing Assistants. Your title is “Approved Nursing
Assistant.” ܽƵapp will report to the state of Nebraska all of the names of students
who have successfully completed the College’s Nursing Assistant course.
Q: How do I check my status on the Nebraska Registry?
A: Navigate to the website page or call 402-471-4322.
Q: How do I reactivate my status on the Registry if it is lapsed?
A: See
Q: How long will my Nursing Assistant status remain active on the Nebraska Registry?
A: Registry status lapses if you have not worked as a Nursing Assistant during the
past two years. You can retest at an approved testing site for a minimal fee.
All nurse aides coming from another state must complete a minimum one hour of Nebraska Abuse/Neglect/Misappropriation Training, even if similar training was completed as part of another state's requirements. ܽƵapp offers this 1-hour course through our Continuing Education Division.