Nirvana Institute, Inc. (King Dr.)
4650 S. King Drive, Suite 202, Chicago, IL 60653 · (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
- 98.7%386 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- +5.5points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #91of 234 programs (top 39%)
- Since 2024
- +0.5points vs 98.23% (339 testers)
- Chicago area rank
- #41of 117 ranked nearby
How Nirvana Institute, Inc. (King Dr.) graduates do on the CNA exam
98.7% of 386 first-time test-takers from Nirvana Institute, Inc. (King Dr.) passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 5.5 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #91 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers (top 39%), and #41 of 117 ranked programs in the Chicago area.
In 2024, 98.23% of 339 first-time testers passed, so the rate rose 0.5 points year over year.
With 386 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 0.3 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. (King Dr.) stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 98.7%, Nirvana Institute, Inc. (King Dr.) is in the second quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 386 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 69 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 17 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Moraine Valley Community College-Hybrid in Palos Hills (100.0%, about 14 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 0971 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 4650 S. King Drive, Suite 202, Chicago, IL 60653 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy King College | Chicago | 3 mi | — |
| Instituto del Progreso Latino | Chicago | 4 mi | 92.5% |
| Valparaiso University-Secondary | Chicago | 5 mi | — |
| Valparaiso Partner Solutions | Chicago | 5 mi | 96.4% |
| Valparaiso University - Wheaton College | Chicago | 5 mi | 100.0% |
| Valparaiso University--Endeavor Health | Chicago | 5 mi | 96.4% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Nirvana Institute, Inc. (King Dr.)'s CNA exam pass rate?
98.7% of 386 first-time test-takers from Nirvana Institute, Inc. (King Dr.) passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 5.5 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #91 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Nirvana Institute, Inc. (King Dr.) 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 0971. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is Nirvana Institute, Inc. (King Dr.)'s pass rate going up or down?
Up: 98.7% of 386 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 98.23% of 339 in 2024 (+0.5 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 Nirvana Institute, Inc. (King Dr.) compare with CNA programs nearby?
69 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 17 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Moraine Valley Community College-Hybrid in Palos Hills (100.0%, about 14 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Chicago?
The closest are Kennedy King College in Chicago (about 3 mi), Instituto del Progreso Latino in Chicago (about 4 mi, 92% pass rate), Valparaiso University-Secondary in Chicago (about 5 mi). Distances are between ZIP code centres.