Indian River State College- R. Duke Nelson Human Development
3002 Avenue D, Fort Pierce, FL 34947 · (772) 336-6330
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
- 89.29%56 testers · 2025
- Vs statewide
- +0.2points vs 89.08%
- Florida rank
- #82of 130 programs
- Since 2024
- +7.8points vs 81.48% (54 testers)
- Port St. Lucie area rank
- #7of 9 ranked nearby
How Indian River State College- R. Duke Nelson Human Development graduates do on the CNA exam
89.29% of 56 first-time test-takers from Indian River State College- R. Duke Nelson Human Development passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 0.2 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%. It puts the program #82 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers, and #7 of 9 ranked programs in the Port St. Lucie area.
In 2024, 81.48% of 54 first-time testers passed, so the rate rose 7.8 points year over year. Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
With 56 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 1.8 points. The figure combines the skills test and the written exam.
See the best CNA programs in Port St. Lucie by pass rate · All 130 ranked Florida programs
How Indian River State College- R. Duke Nelson Human Development stacks up
- Half of the 130 ranked Florida programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 92.1% in 2025. At 89.29%, Indian River State College- R. Duke Nelson Human Development is in the third quarter.
- 79 of the 130 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 56 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; 7 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Vero Beach High School in Vero Beach (100.0%, about 13 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 1321 |
| Status | Approved (list dated August 2026) |
| Address | 3002 Avenue D, Fort Pierce, FL 34947 St. Lucie County |
| Phone | (772) 336-6330 |
| CNA median pay, Port St. Lucie area | $37,690 a year ($18.12/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 Fort Pierce
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park Academy | Fort Pierce | 3 mi | — |
| Fort Pierce Central High School | Fort Pierce | 4 mi | 97.6% |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High School | Port St. Lucie | 9 mi | 100.0% |
| Doxa Academy | Vero Beach | 9 mi | — |
| Advantage Health Training Center | Port Saint Lucie | 12 mi | — |
| Ardie R Copas State Veterans' Nursing Home | Port Saint Lucie | 13 mi | — |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Indian River State College- R. Duke Nelson Human Development's CNA exam pass rate?
89.29% of 56 first-time test-takers from Indian River State College- R. Duke Nelson Human Development passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 0.2 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%, and #82 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Indian River State College- R. Duke Nelson Human Development 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 1321. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Florida CNA exam.
Is Indian River State College- R. Duke Nelson Human Development's pass rate going up or down?
Up: 89.29% of 56 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 81.48% of 54 in 2024 (+7.8 points). Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
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 Indian River State College- R. Duke Nelson Human Development compare with CNA programs nearby?
9 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 7 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Vero Beach High School in Vero Beach (100.0%, about 13 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Fort Pierce?
The closest are Lincoln Park Academy in Fort Pierce (about 3 mi), Fort Pierce Central High School in Fort Pierce (about 4 mi, 98% pass rate), St. Lucie West Centennial High School in Port St. Lucie (about 9 mi, 100% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.