Nursing

Jane F. Shearer School of Nursing

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Non-Degree Programs

Become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in 9 weeks and take the first step into your nursing career.

Our next class begins June 1, 2026, with funding available for tuition and course resources to those that qualify.

CNA training offers immediate entry into the nursing interprofessional team while building the hands-on skills and patient care experience that prepare you for success in a future nursing program.

How to Apply

Seats are limited. Eligible students will be admitted after reviewing the application and completion of all prerequisites. To be considered for a seat, complete the Certified Nurse Assistant Summer Program Application.

Certified Nurse Assistant Application

Prerequisites must be completed before the first day of class:

• Be 18 years or older
• Have a valid ID
• Have a valid Social Security number
• Provide a TEAS score or take the Basic Competency Exam
• Be certified in AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Have a clear background check
• Be medically cleared

Lecture is held online on Saturdays from 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM. In-person lab and theory instruction take place Mondays from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the East Campus Culinary Arts and Hospitality Center and the Corchaug Building on the Eastern Campus in Riverhead.

Students will also complete four in-person clinical days, typically beginning around Week 5. Clinical is held Wednesdays from 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Stony Brook. Clinical dates will be finalized approximately two weeks before the program begins.