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.

Southeast Community College’s Nursing Assistant Course is approved by the Nebraska Department of Health.

Spring 2027 Term

Cost: NE Resident $381 / Non-Resident $444
3.0 semester credits

Lincoln, NE

No classes Jan. 18 & March 8-12

Jan. 11-May 5, 2027 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Mon. & Wed.
Lab Time: 1-3:30 p.m.
Location: SCC Lincoln Campus, Health Sciences Building, 8800 O St., Room 330
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBL1

Jan. 12-May 6, 2027 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Tues. & Thurs.
Lab Time: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: SCC Lincoln Campus, Health Sciences Building, 8800 O St., Room 330
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBL3

Jan. 12-May 6, 2027 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Tues. & Thurs.
Lab Time: 1-3:30 p.m.
Location: SCC Lincoln Campus, Health Sciences Building, 8800 O St., Room 330
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBL4

Jan. 11-May 5, 2027 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Mon. & Wed.
Lab Time: 5:30-8 p.m.
Location: SCC Lincoln Campus, Health
Sciences Building, 8800 O St., Room 330
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBL2

Jan. 12-May 6, 2027 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Tues. & Thurs.
Lab Time: 6-8:30 p.m.
Location: The Career Academy at SCC,
Lincoln Campus, 8800 O St., Room 203
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBL5

Jan. 16-May 1, 2027 (Hybrid)
Lab Day: Sat.
Lab Time: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: SCC Lincoln Campus, Health Sciences Building, 8800 O St., Room 330
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBL6

Jan. 11-March 5, 2027 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Mon., Wed. & Fri.
Lab Time: 8:30 a.m.-Noon
Location: SCC Lincoln Campus, Health Sciences Building, 8800 O St., Room 330
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBL80

Jan. 11-March 4, 2027 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Tues. & Thurs.
Lab Time: 4:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: SCC Lincoln Campus, Health
Sciences Building, 8800 O St., Room 330
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBL81

March 15-May 7, 2027 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Mon., Wed., & Fri.
Lab Time: 8:30 a.m.-Noon
Location: SCC Lincoln Campus, Health
Sciences Building, 8800 O St., Room 330
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBL82

March 16-May 6, 2027 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Tues. & Thurs.
Lab Time: 4:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: SCC Lincoln Campus, Health
Sciences Building, 8800 O St., Room 330
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBL83

Beatrice, NE

Jan. 11-March 5, 2027 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Mon. & Fri.
Lab Time: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lab Location: SCC Beatrice Campus,
Academic Excellence Center, 4771 W. Scott Road, Room 331
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBB80

March 16-May 6, 2027 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Tues. & Thurs.
Lab Time: 4:30-9:30 p.m.
Lab Location: SCC Beatrice Campus,
Academic Excellence Center, 4771 W. Scott Road, Room 331
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBB81

Falls City, NE

Jan. 11-March 3, 2027 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Mon. & Wed.
Lab Time: 4:30-9:30 p.m.
Lab Location: SCC Learning Center at Falls City, 3200 Bill Schock Blvd., Room TBA
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBFC8

Milford, NE

Jan. 11-March 4, 2027 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Mon., Wed., & Thurs.
Lab Time: 5:30-9 p.m.
Location: SCC Milford Campus, Eicher Technical Center, 600 State St., Room 224
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBM80

Nebraska City, NE

March 16-May 6, 2027 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Tues. & Thurs.
Lab Time: 4:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: SCC Learning Center at Nebraska
City, 1406 Central Ave., Room TBA
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBNC8

Wahoo, NE

March 15-May 5, 2027 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Mon. & Wed.
Lab Time: 4:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: Saunders Medical Center, 1760 County Rd J
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBWH8

York, NE

March 16-May 6, 2027 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Tues. & Thurs.
Lab Time: 4:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: SCC Learning Center at York, 401 N. Lincoln Ave., Room TBA
Course Number: HLTH-1150-HBYK8

Books and materials are required the first day of the course and can be purchased through the SCC bookstore.

Required books and materials include:

  • Hartman Nursing Assistant The Basics, 6th edition
  • SCC Nursing Assistant skills book/binder
  • SCC Healthcare Services t-shirt
  • Pack of cloth white gloves

The textbooks required for this course are available at:

Campus Store

Nursing Assistant lab attire:

  • Classroom attire will be discussed by the instructor the first day of class.

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.

SCC’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.

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: What does “hybrid” mean?
A: Hybrid is a blend of online course work and in-person labs.

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 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.” SCC 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 Nebraska State Registry website page or call 402-471-4322.

Q: How do I reactivate my status on the Registry if it is lapsed?
A: See Nebraska Testing Entities List

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. SCC offers this 1-hour course through our Continuing Education Division.