NURSING
One year program
Students learn about nursing procedures & practices
POSSIBLE CAREERS - Nurse Aide, Physician's Office, Hospital, or Long-term Care Facility
CERTIFICATION TESTS
Certified Nurse Aide
CPR / First Aid
NURSING - 12th Grade
STUDY - Patient care skills that will be used during clinical experiences, Nursing terms, Anatomy, Drug dosage
WORK-BASED LEARNING - Clinical experience is a requirement of this class
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE
Nurse Aide I
Nurse Aide II
Medication Aide
COLLEGE COURSES
NUR 120 Nursing Terminology & Charting
HLT 105 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
NUR 27 Nurse Aide I
NUR 135 Drug Dosage Calculations
CREDITS - 3 high school & 10 college
COLLEGE CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATE
Nurse Aide
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
3.6 GPA
Place into ENF 3 on the English Virginia Placement Test
Pass units 1-3 of the Math Virginia Placement Test
CLINICALS
Students meeting specific requirements will complete a clinical experience at a health care facility
PREREQUISITE FOR CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Pass drug screening*
Pass background check*
Flu Shot*
All Immunizations up to date*
2 step Tuberculosis TST test*
Purchase Clinical uniform with white shoes*
Complete the classroom phase of the program with a grade of 80 or above
Pass CPR & First Aide Training (will be done in class)
*Costs incurred are the responsibility of the student