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   What do Nursing Assistants do? They help with the patients daily needs, including bathing, feeding, ambulating, etc. Do you have to have a high school diploma or GED? No, you just need to be 16 or older. How long are the NA programs? Seven weeks. We will be offering a fast track LNA program (2-5 weeks) on a limited basis. Where are the NA programs located? All across the state. How do I pay for NA courses? Payment plans, credit cards, facility incentives, C.A.P/NHEP What do I wear to the classes? School scrubs, white socks/tan hose, white shoes/sneakers (no clogs) What else is required to be in a NA class? Current Mantoux (T.B) screening & a current criminal record report What is the average rate of pay for a NA? It varies from $10 - $15 per hour Where can NA's work? Hospitals, nursing homes, MD offices, home care & Residential care What do Practical Nurses do? Nursing assessments of the health care status, develop and modify the comprehensive care plan for all types of clients, participate in nursing care management, evaluate the client’s response to intervention, administer medications and other patient care related tasks What are the pre requisites needed in order to be accepted into the PN program? You must have a current LNA license, pass the pre entrance exam, complete a criminal record and health form, submit two character references, provide us with a copy of your HS official transcript or your GED certificate and have access to a computer for daily lesson plans. How long is the PN program? 12 months How do I pay for the PN program? Payment plans, credit cards (visa and mastercard only), cash, checks, facility incentives and other sponsors. We do not accept government funding (i.e. pell grants) at this time but are researching the possibility for future classes. Please continue to check our website for updated information on financial aid. What is the average rate of pay for a PN? $17.00 - $19.00 per hour Do hospital’s hire PN’s? Yes, however it depends on the needs of the facility. What other services do you offer? At this time we offer the NA and PN programs across the state of NH. Contact Us: If you have any more questions, please feel free to contact us All classes and programs offered by Caremed Educational Services® LLC are New Hampshire Board of Nursing approved. |
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