Intro to Nursing

INTRO TO NURSING STUDENT

Job Outlook

  • Perform a wide range of medical procedures while developing a professional work ethic, medical skills, and knowledge of patient care and confidentiality

  • Practice and demonstrate entry-level nursing skills and knowledge of anatomy and physiology

  • Prepare and test for the Certified Nursing Assistant certification

FAQs

What can I do when I graduate?

What would I do in this class?

What can I do with further training?

  • Nurse aide

  • Medical assistant

  • Patient care technician

  • Dental assistant

  • Front office/telephone/scheduling

  • Nursing skills – State Tested Nurse’s Assistant vs. Patient Care Aid

  • Medical assisting

  • Pharmacy technician

  • Dental assisting

  • Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology

  • First aid

  • CPR/AED

  • SkillsUSA Professional Development Program

  • RN (Registered Nurse)

  • Medical assistant

  • Phlebotomist

  • Dental assistant

  • Radiology

  • Veterinarian technician

Program Quick Facts

These students must

  • Have good communication skills - written and verbal

  • Be able to perform physical requirements of health care (lifting, bending, standing, push/pull up to 50 lbs.)

  • Be able to follow instructions safely and accurately

  • Comprehend units of measure used in the lab

  • Use math as a means of problem-solving

  • Have good hand/eye coordination and dexterity

  • Be able to operate a computer to complete assignments on a daily basis

  • Be able to work independently and in teams

  • Follow confidentiality guidelines used in the profession

Instructors

College Credits

Available Certifications

Lab Fees

Lucas Grove

  • AMCA Patient Care Technician Certification

  • CPR First Aid

  • National Healthcare Association Certified EKG Technician

  • OSHA 10

  • State Tested Nurse Assistant 

  • Stop the Bleed

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