Finlay Institute Of Nursing
8011 N. Himes Ave Suite 1, Tampa, FL 33614 · (813) 405-8190
Data: Florida Board of Nursing approved list (August 2026); Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025
- First-time pass rate
- 93.25%163 testers · 2025
- Vs statewide
- +4.2points vs 89.08%
- Florida rank
- #60of 130 programs (top 47%)
- Tampa area rank
- #4of 11 ranked nearby
How Finlay Institute Of Nursing graduates do on the CNA exam
93.25% of 163 first-time test-takers from Finlay Institute Of Nursing passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 4.2 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%. It puts the program #60 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers (top 47%), and #4 of 11 ranked programs in the Tampa area.
In 2024 only 3 first-time testers sat the exam (33.33% passed), too few to compare with 2025.
With 163 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 0.6 points. The figure combines the skills test and the written exam.
See the best CNA programs in Tampa by pass rate · All 130 ranked Florida programs
How Finlay Institute Of Nursing stacks up
- Half of the 130 ranked Florida programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 92.1% in 2025. At 93.25%, Finlay Institute Of Nursing is in the second quarter.
- 79 of the 130 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 163 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 27, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 9 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 3 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Sunlake High School in Land O Lakes (96.9%, about 19 mi away).
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Florida Board of Nursing, program 1497 |
| Status | Approved (list dated August 2026) |
| Address | 8011 N. Himes Ave Suite 1, Tampa, FL 33614 Hillsborough County |
| Phone | (813) 405-8190 |
| CNA median pay, Tampa area | $37,470 a year ($18.02/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Tampa
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Technical High School | Tampa | 8 mi | 86.7% |
| The Pepin Academies, Inc. | Riverview | 14 mi | — |
| Evara Health Institute | Clearwater | 14 mi | — |
| Career Training Institute | Brandon | 14 mi | 92.7% |
| Wharton High School | Tampa | 15 mi | 66.7% |
| Palm Harbor University High School | Palm Harbor | 17 mi | 93.3% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Finlay Institute Of Nursing's CNA exam pass rate?
93.25% of 163 first-time test-takers from Finlay Institute Of Nursing passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 4.2 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%, and #60 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Finlay Institute Of Nursing a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Florida Board of Nursing, August 2026) as program 1497. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Florida CNA exam.
How many hours of training does Florida require?
120 hours: at least 80 classroom and 40 clinical (20 or more in a nursing home), with 16 hours before any resident contact (Fla. Admin. Code 64B9-15.006). The exam is run by Prometric.
How does Finlay Institute Of Nursing compare with CNA programs nearby?
9 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 3 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Sunlake High School in Land O Lakes (96.9%, about 19 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Tampa?
The closest are Tampa Bay Technical High School in Tampa (about 8 mi, 87% pass rate), The Pepin Academies, Inc. in Riverview (about 14 mi), Evara Health Institute in Clearwater (about 14 mi). Distances are between ZIP code centres.