Illinois Institute of Nursing Studies-Hybrid
6116 Mulford Village Dr., Rockford, IL 61104 · (779) 770-9967
Data: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor) approved list (April 2026); SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores
- First-time pass rate
- 77.01%87 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- −16.2points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #226of 234 programs
- Since 2024
- +1.1points vs 75.88% (170 testers)
- Rockford area rank
- #4of 4 ranked nearby
How Illinois Institute of Nursing Studies-Hybrid graduates do on the CNA exam
77.01% of 87 first-time test-takers from Illinois Institute of Nursing Studies-Hybrid passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 16.2 points below the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #226 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers, and #4 of 4 ranked programs in the Rockford area.
In 2024, 75.88% of 170 first-time testers passed, so the rate rose 1.1 points year over year.
With 87 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 1.1 points. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
See the best CNA programs in Rockford by pass rate · All 234 ranked Illinois programs
How Illinois Institute of Nursing Studies-Hybrid stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 77.01%, Illinois Institute of Nursing Studies-Hybrid is in the bottom quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 87 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 5 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 5 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Rock Valley College-Hybrid in Rockford (100.0%, about 6 mi away).
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), program 7193 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | Hybrid (part online) |
| Address | 6116 Mulford Village Dr., Rockford, IL 61104 Winnebago County |
| Phone | (779) 770-9967 |
| CNA median pay, Rockford area | $40,140 a year ($19.30/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 Rockford
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Public Schools | Rockford | 4 mi | 89.8% |
| Illinois Institute of Nursing Studies | Rockford | 5 mi | — |
| Rock Valley College | Rockford | 6 mi | 98.6% |
| Rock Valley College-Hybrid | Rockford | 6 mi | 100.0% |
| Wesley Willows Academy | Rockford | 6 mi | — |
| Byron High School | Byron | 13 mi | 100.0% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Illinois Institute of Nursing Studies-Hybrid's CNA exam pass rate?
77.01% of 87 first-time test-takers from Illinois Institute of Nursing Studies-Hybrid passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 16.2 points below the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #226 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Illinois Institute of Nursing Studies-Hybrid a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), April 2026) as program 7193. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is Illinois Institute of Nursing Studies-Hybrid's pass rate going up or down?
Up: 77.01% of 87 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 75.88% of 170 in 2024 (+1.1 points).
How many hours of training does Illinois require?
120 hours: 62 theory, 18 skills lab, 40 clinical, with at least 12 hours on Alzheimer's and dementia care (77 Ill. Adm. Code 395.150). The exam is run by Southern Illinois University Carbondale (INACE).
How does Illinois Institute of Nursing Studies-Hybrid compare with CNA programs nearby?
5 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 5 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Rock Valley College-Hybrid in Rockford (100.0%, about 6 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Rockford?
The closest are Rockford Public Schools in Rockford (about 4 mi, 90% pass rate), Illinois Institute of Nursing Studies in Rockford (about 5 mi), Rock Valley College in Rockford (about 6 mi, 99% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.