NURSE AIDE
Course Code:
8360/8362
Course Description:
Students in this one year program are preparing for employment as a Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide, and/or for entry into a practical nursing program as well as other health occupations. Students will receive clinical training in a local long-term care facility. Upon successful completion of this course, students meeting the standard established by the State Board of Nursing and New Horizons are eligible to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program examination to become a Certified Nurse Aide in Virginia.
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Topics of Study: Nurse Aide in Long-Term Care Communication & Interpersonal Skills Infection Control Safety & Emergency Measures Clients’ Rights Basic Skills Personal Care Skills Individual Clients’ Needs Basic Restorative Services Care of the Client when Death is Imminent Admission, Transfer, & Discharge Legal/Regulatory Aspects Clinical Experience
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Campus Location: Butler Farm, Hampton
Sessions: AM & PM
Class Size: 20 Students
Credentials: Virginia Board of Nursing Examination AHA BLS Certification AHA First Aid Certification
Career & Technical Student Organization: Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Instructor Bio: Adrienne Ratliff 757-766-1100 ext. 3391 23+ years of nursing experience in several different capacities 6 years as a school nurse in Newport News Public Schools Earned a Master’s Degree in Nursing Education
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Work-Based Learning Opportunities: Clinical Experience
Course Prerequisites: Completed 10th grade English with a grade of “B” or better Completed Biology with a grade of “B” or better and passed the Biology SOL TB Skin Test is required Clinical experience may require drug testing and Covid19 vaccination and/or testing\ Must be able to lift 50 pounds to safely perform the required duties
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Projected Employment:
Overall employment of nursing assistants and orderlies is projected to grow 4 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. “Nursing Assistants.” Occupational Outlook Handbook, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 10 October, 2023.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nursing-assistants.htm#tab-6
Career Pathways:
Nurse Aide
Home Health Care Aide
Licensed Practice Nurse
Registered Nurse