Premier Nursing Academy

CNA Classes in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Premier Nursing Academy is proud to have built a foundation and partnered with top healthcare employers in Fort Wayne and surrounding communities to provide qualified staff for candidates like you. In May 2020, we closed our doors in Fort Wayne and are no longer offering classes in the area. We are so grateful for everyone that helped us make our years here so rewarding and successful.

Updates Regarding our Fort Wayne Classes

Due to restrictions caused by COVID-19, we have ceased operations in Fort Wayne, IN.
  • We will be working with government officials and employer partners to help current students complete their clinical hours in order to meet state requirements
  • If you are looking for CNA training in Fort Wayne, we encourage you to explore other programs offered by Ivy Tech Community College


Our CNA Program in Fort Wayne

The CNA training program at Premier Nursing Academy arms you with the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation exam. Even more importantly, we take pride in working closely with our Indiana employer partners to identify and teach critical workplace skills that make you job-ready on day one.

Once approved for hire by one of our many employer partners, you can participate in one of our CNA training courses.

  • 5-week training
    Monday–Thursday, 5.5 instructional hours per day
  • Day and evening classes available
    All locations in Fort Wayne offer multiple class times for convenience
  • 110 instructional hours
    33 hours of classroom-based didactic learning
    77 hours of hands-on clinical-based instruction, mostly conducted on-site with one of our employer partners

Admissions At a Glance

1. Fill out an admissions inquiry form

Submit a form with basic contact info and our Fort Wayne admissions representative will be in touch.

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2. Complete an application

Your admissions representative will explain what other info to provide to meet program requirements.

3. Match with an employer partner

Our team will set up interviews so that you can find the best match for your post-graduation job.

4. Submit supplemental paperwork

Once you’re sending in some final paperwork, you’re almost ready to start at Premier Nursing Academy.

5. Start class

Get ready for Day One of your new life and career.

Meet Our Fort Wayne Team

ROBIN COATS, RN, MSN | Instructor

You will rarely find Robin sitting around, unless it’s to read a good book. Whether she’s camping, enjoying the outdoors …

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Jessica Smith, LPN | Instructor

Though it’s her favorite word, there are no “shenanigans” involved when it comes to Jessica’s work ethic …

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Danielle Sisco | Director of Recruitment

Danielle has been with Premier Nursing Academy since May of 2018 as the Director of Recruitment for our Northern Indiana market …

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Myles Sansbury | Admissions Support Specialist

Myles combines his passion for higher education with his enjoyment of meeting new people …

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Student Testimonials

“If you are interested in joining a training community full of knowledge and compassion, come here.”
– Hanna, Fort Wayne campus
“At Premier Nursing Academy you build relationships not only with your classmates but also with the residents. It is a firm confirmation that I am in the right field.”
– Amanda, Fort Wayne campus
“Premier Nursing Academy is an amazing program that allows you to connect and meet new people while still learning.”
– Darian, Fort Wayne campus
“I used to be unsure if I was making the correct career choice. Now, I am more confident that healthcare is right for me.”
– Shaylee, Fort Wayne campus
“Life was a little confusing, but now that I started with Premier Nursing Academy, it has helped guide me to my future goals.”
– Molly, Fort Wayne campus
“Life before I started down this path was just a thought and now it’s all becoming real.”
– Dustin, Fort Wayne campus


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