• Classroom/Theory – 72 hours of instruction on the theories and lab skills needed to develop nursing assistant skills, and
• Clinical Orientation – 48 hours of clinical training in a local long-term care facility which enables the student to observe, develop, and utilize the skills learned in the classroom.

Upon successful completion of the training, the student becomes eligible for:

• Registration with the Maryland Board of Nursing as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Sitting for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Examination.

ENTRANCE/ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Classroom space is limited and is on first-come, first-served basis for those applicants meeting these requirements:

• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age
• All applicants must complete and submit application form with the required application fee of $25.
• All applicants must schedule an interview and successfully pass the entrance examination. Please call NurseOne, Inc. for admission testing hours.

REQUIREMENTS AFTER ACCEPTANCE BUT PRIOR TO ATTENDING

• Evidence of a negative tuberculosis test or chest x-ray taken within 6 months prior to beginning training (indicating tuberculosis clearance), and
• Evidence of a physical examination (with record of immunizations) taken within 6 months prior to beginning of training. Immunization record must include Hepatitis B vaccination of declination information.

FEES

Tuition (including application & registration fees): TOTAL FEES: $1100
Payable on or before the 1st day of class. Applicants may also opt to pay 50% on or before the 1st day of class and the remainder by two installment.

Application fee: $25
Payable at the time application is submitted

Enrollment/Registration fee (applied to tuition): $75
Payable latest by enrollment/registration deadline
Total money order expected : $100 ( application & regiteration).

All fees accepted in money order made payable to NurseOne, Inc. No cash credit cards or personal checks accepted.

STUDENT’S MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR PROGRAM

TEXT (Required by the 1st day of class)
Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants, 7th/8th Edition
Author: Sheila Sorrentino
Publishers: Mosby, Inc. copyright 2005
Mosby’s Workbook for Nursing Assistants, 8th Edition
Author: Relda T. Kelly
Publishers: Mosby, Inc. copyright 2005
NurseOne does not sell books, but may help facilitate purchase

Others:
White scrub top/white pants (2 sets recommended)
Stethoscope and BP cuffs
White nursing shoes (tennis shoes are acceptable if all white)
Wristwatch with a second ticking hand.