Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) Directions For Students
All qualifying, College of Nursing students can complete the C.N.A exam. UIC Nursing can add your name to the Illinois Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) exam roster. Once added, you will receive a link with information on signing up to take the competency exam.
Exam Eligibility:
Master of Science for non-RNs (AGMS-GE):
- Pass NURS 409 and NURS 411with a C or better (New Curriculum
- Pass NUPR 404 and NUPR 405 with a C or better (Old Curriculum)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): *Juniors & Seniors
- Pass NURS 411 and NURS 409 with a C or better
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): *Freshmen & Sophomores
- Freshmen and Sophomore Nursing students do not qualify for C.N.A Licensing Processing through UIC until NURS 411 and NURS 409 are completed.
- Freshmen and Sophomore Nursing students can complete a C.N.A course outside of UIC to receive the license earlier than junior year. Students will need to search online for options available in their designated area.
C.N.A Fee: https://www.nurseaidetesting.com/fee-schedule/
Student Directions:
If eligible, please send the following through the UIC Protected Email Attachment Repository (PEAR). PEAR enables UIC Faculty, Staff, and Students to securely exchange information in a protected communication exchange. DO NOT send information through your personal email account.
- Your UIC University Identification Number (UIN)
- Your Social Security Number (SSN)
- Legal First and Last Name
- Date of Birth (DOB)
*Access PEAR secure messaging here: http://go.uillinois.edu/pear. Type [Williams] in the ‘To’ box and scroll down until you see [“Williams, Monique”] my email is mwill8@uic.edu. Before sending, double check you have added the correct email. Once information is processed you will receive a communication to your UIC email.
Processing Date:
All requests will be submitted on December 22, 2025 by noon. You will receive an email from a third-party representative with instructions to activate your C.N.A account. Be sure to check your UIC email for details on that designated date and time.
