Certified Nursing Assistant

at Nunez Community College

New Orleans Catalog

About

Nunez Community College is a student-centered institution that delivers relevant and innovative curriculum integrating the arts, sciences, and humanities leading to academic credentials and workforce opportunities. Nunez serves a vital role in the community by engaging with partners to support student success and personal growth. Classroom instruction includes an introduction to healthcare, basic nursing skills, body structure and function, and infection control. The program includes instruction on the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act or OBRA national skills standards. Students will receive CPR certification (BLS for Healthcare Providers from American Heart Association). Students participate in clinical activities under the supervision of the instructor at approved healthcare facilities including local hospitals, long term care facilities, and/or nursing homes. Upon successful completion of this course the student is qualified for certification (CNA) and employment in the areas of long term care, home health, and acute care.

Takes

4 Months

Costs

$10.5k

Leads to

$27k careers

Example Career

Nursing Assistants

Healthcare

Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.

Healthcare

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Entry

Median

High

Salary

Hourly Wage

$21,930

$27,000

$30,320

$10.54

$12.98

$14.58

Social

Realistic

Conventional

Is this a career path I'll enjoy?

Median pay is about $14.25/hr in the US. Nursing assistants proved basic bedside care and comfort to patients and residents in multiple healthcare settings. The Nursing Assistant course prepares students for employment in long-term care, hospitals, home health care, and other healthcare facilities.

Certified Nursing Assistant at Nunez Community College

Admissions

High school diploma or equivalency

High school diploma or equivalency. Nunez Community College is an open-enrollment institution. This means that regardless of your ACT or COMPASS scores, you are eligible to begin enrolling in classes on our campus.

In order to begin the application process, you will need to complete an online application form via Nunez's website. There's more information available here: https://www.nunez.edu/admissions

We accept applications year-round. A new student will need to confirm their classes with the registrar's office before a new semester begins. For more information, contact our Admissions Office. Here are your next steps for connecting with Nunez! Click "Get Started" to go to their admissions page. Apply right away through their portal, if you feel ready. Chat with a counselor to make the process as easy as possible. (We recommend this - community colleges are complicated). If you get stuck, you can always reach out to us at WhereWeGo for help by emailing [email protected] .

Contact

Who do I contact?

Call: 504-278-6467

Website

Nunez Community College

3710 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043