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This includes classroom and clinical instruction.","title":"Complete State-Approved Training","url":"https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/pages/nurse-aide.aspx","url_label":"View Approved Training Info"},{"description":"Complete a mandatory one-hour Nebraska-specific training on abuse, neglect, and misappropriation. This is often included in Nebraska-based CNA courses.","title":"Complete Abuse/Neglect Training","url":"https://www.southeast.edu/business-and-community/business/health-care/abuse-and-neglect-prevention.php","url_label":"Online Abuse Training"},{"description":"Register for the written/oral and clinical skills exams through an approved provider like the Nebraska Health Care Learning Center (NEHCA) or a community college.","title":"Register for Competency Exams","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Successfully pass both the written and clinical skills portions of the state exam. 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