Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
541 N. Fairbanks Court Suite 950, Chicago, IL 60611 · (312) 695-3905
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%50 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- +6.8points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #1of 234 programs (top 1%)
- Since 2024
- +11.6points vs 88.37% (43 testers)
- Chicago area rank
- #1of 117 ranked nearby
How Northwestern Memorial Healthcare graduates do on the CNA exam
100% of 50 first-time test-takers from Northwestern Memorial Healthcare 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.
In 2024, 88.37% of 43 first-time testers passed, so the rate rose 11.6 points year over year.
With 50 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 2 points. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
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How Northwestern Memorial Healthcare stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 100%, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is in the top quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 50 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 67 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 7238 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 541 N. Fairbanks Court Suite 950, Chicago, IL 60611 Cook County |
| Phone | (312) 695-3905 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso Partner Solutions | Chicago | 1 mi | 96.4% |
| Valparaiso University - Wheaton College | Chicago | 1 mi | 100.0% |
| Valparaiso University--Endeavor Health | Chicago | 1 mi | 96.4% |
| Valparaiso University--Lutheran General Hospital | Chicago | 1 mi | — |
| Valparaiso University-Advocate Condell | Chicago | 1 mi | — |
| Valparaiso University-Central DuPage | Chicago | 1 mi | 100.0% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Northwestern Memorial Healthcare's CNA exam pass rate?
100% of 50 first-time test-takers from Northwestern Memorial Healthcare 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 Northwestern Memorial Healthcare 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 7238. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is Northwestern Memorial Healthcare's pass rate going up or down?
Up: 100% of 50 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 88.37% of 43 in 2024 (+11.6 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 Northwestern Memorial Healthcare compare with CNA programs nearby?
67 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 Valparaiso Partner Solutions in Chicago (about 1 mi, 96% pass rate), Valparaiso University - Wheaton College in Chicago (about 1 mi, 100% pass rate), Valparaiso University--Endeavor Health in Chicago (about 1 mi, 96% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.