Nirvana Institute, Inc. (Fullerton Ave)
3753 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 · (773) 675-4000
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
- 100%45 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- +6.8points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #1of 234 programs (top 1%)
- Chicago area rank
- #1of 117 ranked nearby
How Nirvana Institute, Inc. (Fullerton Ave) graduates do on the CNA exam
100% of 45 first-time test-takers from Nirvana Institute, Inc. (Fullerton Ave) passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 6.8 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #1 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers (top 1%), and #1 of 117 ranked programs in the Chicago area.
No 2024 result is matched to this program in the same report series, so there's no year-over-year comparison yet.
With 45 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 2.2 points. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
See the best CNA programs in Chicago by pass rate · All 234 ranked Illinois programs
How Nirvana Institute, Inc. (Fullerton Ave) stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 100%, Nirvana Institute, Inc. (Fullerton Ave) is in the top quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 45 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 75 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
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 7272 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 3753 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 Cook County |
| Phone | (773) 675-4000 |
| CNA median pay, Chicago area | $46,940 a year ($22.57/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 Chicago
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm X College | Chicago | 3 mi | 93.8% |
| Malcolm X College - West Side Learning Center | Chicago | 3 mi | — |
| Malcolm X College South Chicago Learning Center | Chicago | 3 mi | 91.7% |
| Malcolm X College Wright College Humboldt Park | Chicago | 3 mi | 100.0% |
| Nirvana Institute Inc. (Madison St) | Chicago | 3 mi | 98.1% |
| Airey Healthcare | Chicago | 3 mi | — |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Nirvana Institute, Inc. (Fullerton Ave)'s CNA exam pass rate?
100% of 45 first-time test-takers from Nirvana Institute, Inc. (Fullerton Ave) passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 6.8 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #1 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Nirvana Institute, Inc. (Fullerton Ave) 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 7272. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
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 Nirvana Institute, Inc. (Fullerton Ave) compare with CNA programs nearby?
75 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
What other approved CNA programs are near Chicago?
The closest are Malcolm X College in Chicago (about 3 mi, 94% pass rate), Malcolm X College - West Side Learning Center in Chicago (about 3 mi), Malcolm X College South Chicago Learning Center in Chicago (about 3 mi, 92% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.