Nirvana Institute Inc. (Madison St)
2201 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL 60612 · (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
- 98.08%312 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- +4.8points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #99of 234 programs (top 43%)
- Since 2024
- −0.2points vs 98.23% (282 testers)
- Chicago area rank
- #45of 117 ranked nearby
How Nirvana Institute Inc. (Madison St) graduates do on the CNA exam
98.08% of 312 first-time test-takers from Nirvana Institute Inc. (Madison St) passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 4.8 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #99 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers (top 43%), and #45 of 117 ranked programs in the Chicago area.
In 2024, 98.23% of 282 first-time testers passed, so the rate fell 0.2 points year over year.
With 312 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. (Madison St) stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 98.08%, Nirvana Institute Inc. (Madison St) is in the second quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 312 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 78 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 24 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was William Rainey Harper Coll. - Conant H.S. in Palatine (100.0%, about 25 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 7041 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 2201 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL 60612 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 | same ZIP | 93.8% |
| Malcolm X College - West Side Learning Center | Chicago | same ZIP | — |
| Malcolm X College South Chicago Learning Center | Chicago | same ZIP | 91.7% |
| Malcolm X College Wright College Humboldt Park | Chicago | same ZIP | 100.0% |
| Instituto del Progreso Latino | Chicago | 2 mi | 92.5% |
| Nirvana Institute, Inc. (Fullerton Ave) | Chicago | 3 mi | 100.0% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Nirvana Institute Inc. (Madison St)'s CNA exam pass rate?
98.08% of 312 first-time test-takers from Nirvana Institute Inc. (Madison St) passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 4.8 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #99 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Nirvana Institute Inc. (Madison St) 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 7041. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is Nirvana Institute Inc. (Madison St)'s pass rate going up or down?
Down: 98.08% of 312 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 98.23% of 282 in 2024 (−0.2 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. (Madison St) compare with CNA programs nearby?
78 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 24 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was William Rainey Harper Coll. - Conant H.S. in Palatine (100.0%, about 25 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Chicago?
The closest are Malcolm X College in Chicago (about 1 mi, 94% pass rate), Malcolm X College - West Side Learning Center in Chicago (about 1 mi), Malcolm X College South Chicago Learning Center in Chicago (about 1 mi, 92% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.