May 12, 2026
Free CNA Practice Test Nebraska 2026 — NNAAP Exam Prep Guide
Everything Nebraska CNA candidates need to know — exam format, state-approved testing locations, training requirements, and free NNAAP practice tests to help you pass on your first try.
Nebraska CNA Exam — Key Facts (2026)
Here is what every Nebraska CNA candidate needs to know before sitting for the exam — Nebraska's format is shorter than most states, but its skills test is stricter:
• Training required: 75 hours (federal minimum), plus a separate 1-hour Nebraska Abuse/Neglect/Misappropriation training
• Exam vendor: HDmaster (D&S Diversified Technologies), on behalf of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
• Written (or oral) exam: 50 questions — shorter than the 60-70 questions most states use
• Passing score: 70%
• Skills exam: 6 skills (not the usual 5), each requiring a 70% score — and failing even one skill fails the entire skills exam
• Testing location: unlike most states, Nebraska testing happens only at your own training facility — there are no shared regional test centers
• Retake limit: up to 3 attempts total
• Registry: Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry, maintained by DHHS
Nebraska's official fee schedule isn't published on the state's own site, and reported figures vary — confirm the exact cost with your training program before budgeting for it.
Nebraska CNA Certification Overview
To become a Certified Nurse Aide in Nebraska, you must complete a state-approved CNA training program and pass the Nebraska Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation, administered by HDmaster (D&S Diversified Technologies) on behalf of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Nebraska requires a minimum of 75 hours of CNA training, plus a separate 1-hour Abuse/Neglect/Misappropriation training module.
The exam has two parts:
• A written (or oral) knowledge test: 50 multiple-choice questions, requiring a 70% passing score
• A clinical skills evaluation: demonstration of 6 skills, each requiring a 70% score — failing any single skill fails the entire skills exam
A distinctive feature of Nebraska's program: testing happens only at your own training facility, not at shared regional test centers the way most states operate.
Nebraska CNA Written Exam — What Is Tested
Nebraska uses HDmaster's own state-specific test plan rather than the national NNAAP format, but unlike many other HDmaster states, Nebraska does not publish a percentage-weighted breakdown by content domain. The exam draws from the standard nurse aide knowledge areas — personal care, safety, infection control, communication, resident rights, and basic nursing skills — without a published weighting you can study by percentage.
Because there's no official breakdown to target, broad and even preparation across all core topic areas is the safest approach — don't assume any single category dominates the exam the way Physical Care Skills does on the standard NNAAP format.
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Nebraska CNA Testing Locations
Nebraska is unusual: there are no shared regional testing centers. Your written and skills exams are both administered at your own training facility — the nursing home or school where you completed your 75-hour program — rather than at a neutral third-party test site.
Contact your training program directly for your exam date and location; there's no separate statewide scheduling system to check, since testing is tied to wherever you trained.
Nebraska CNA Skills Test — What to Expect
Nebraska's skills exam tests 6 skills — one more than the 5 most states require — and each must be performed at a minimum 70% score. Unlike some states where you only need to pass most of your assigned skills, failing even a single one of the 6 fails the entire skills exam in Nebraska.
Handwashing is evaluated as part of the skills test — perform it correctly at the start and end of each demonstration. Because all 6 skills must pass individually, there's no room to "make up" for a weak skill with strong performance elsewhere.
Contact your training program for the current Nebraska Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook and skills checklist.
How to Prepare for the Nebraska CNA Exam
Nebraska's shorter 50-question written exam and stricter 6-skill, pass-every-one skills test call for a different study balance than most states.
1. Take a full 50-question diagnostic practice test before studying — a shorter exam means each question carries more weight toward your final score.
2. Study broadly across personal care, safety, infection control, communication, and resident rights — Nebraska doesn't publish a percentage breakdown, so there's no single category to over-prioritize.
3. Drill all 6 skill categories until each is solid individually — in Nebraska, one weak skill can fail the entire skills exam, even if your other 5 are excellent.
4. Confirm your exam fee and schedule directly with your training program, since Nebraska doesn't test at shared regional centers.
5. Target 85% or higher on written practice tests, a real buffer above the 70% passing bar.
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After You Pass — Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry
After passing both parts of the Nebraska exam, your name is added to the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry maintained by DHHS. Nebraska employers must verify registry status before hiring nurse aides in licensed facilities.
Your Nebraska CNA certification is valid for 24 months. To maintain active status, you must work as a nurse aide for at least 8 hours for pay during each renewal period. Lapsed certifications require retaking the competency exam.
Registry status can be verified through the Nebraska DHHS website.
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