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Career Progression
Nursing careers in Omaha offer strong wages, steady demand, and clear pathways to advancement. Based on Nebraska labor market projections, nursing careers in the Omaha metro area offer hundreds of annual openings each year, driven by strong demand and workforce needs.
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CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Complete a Nebraska-approved nurse aide training program.
- Pass the written/oral exam and clinical skills exam.
- Training: 4-12 weeks.
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LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
- Be at least 17 years old.
- Have a High School Diploma or GED.
- Complete a Practical Nursing (LPN/PN) program
- Pass the NCLEX-PN exam.
- Training: About 12 months.
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RN
Registered Nurse
- Be at least 17 years old.
- Have a High School Diploma or GED.
- Complete an ADN (2 yrs) or BSN (4 yrs) .
- Pass the NCLEX-RN exam.
- Apply for RN licensure.
- Training: 2-4 years.
Note: Salary and annual opening estimates are based on labor market analysis of occupations included within each pathway and are intended to provide a general overview of career opportunities in the Omaha area.
Employers that hire for these positions:
Connect with Healthcare Sector Strategy Workgroup partners and explore direct hiring pages.
Programs that may help pay for healthcare training:
Heartland Workforce Solutions can help eligible career seekers explore funding and support programs that may help pay for training related to healthcare occupations.
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Next Step
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Career Readiness to Eliminate Disparities (CRED)
Eligibility-Based
CRED may help eligible participants access career readiness support and training assistance for in-demand career pathways.
Funding is not guaranteed and depends on eligibility, program requirements, available resources, and whether the training aligns with approved career goals.
Nursing Career Pathway Examples
Explore examples of how nursing careers can grow through education, training, and experience. Nursing career pathways may begin with entry-level roles and advance into licensed nursing, specialized care, leadership, education, and advanced practice careers.