Health Occupations Programs

NURSING ASSISTANT COURSE:

The Nursing Assistant course is offered at various times throughout the year. 

Please view the 2008 Program Schedule below for dates.

The Nursing Assistant program is approved by the New Hampshire State Board of Nursing.

The program consists of 90 hours of classroom and 90 hours of clinical practice over a 8-12 week period and is scheduled at regular intervals throughout the year.

 
 2008 Program Schedule

 

PRE-ENTRANCE EXAM - NET TEST
2007-2008 Pre-Entrance Exam Dates			NET™ Study Guide is available through Educational Resources, Inc. web site: www.eriworld.com
TUITION & FEES
2008-2009 Nursing Assistant Course

 Admissions Requirements 

  1. Good physical and mental health with acceptable levels of:

• Manual dexterity and motor coordination
• Visual acuity* with color vision
• Hearing capacity*
• Speech patterns to effectively communicate verbally
• Ability to comprehend through all modes of communication
• Ability to cope with personal stresses
  (*Acceptable if corrected)

  2.  Submit proof of US citizenship or legal residency

  3.  Three Acceptable Letters of Reference

  4.  Criminal History Background Check**

      (**Without felony conviction)

  5.  Educational:

• Successful completion of the Nurse Entrance Test (NET) with a score of 40% or above in Math, Science Reading, Written Expression, as well as a composite score of 40% or above
• Graduation from high school or a certificate of high school equivalency (GED)
• Students with foreign diplomas are required to obtain an official translated copy of their high school transcript. This may be obtained from the:
       Center for Educational Documentation
       PO Box 231126
       Boston, MA 02123
       Tel: (617) 338-7171
       Fax: (617) 338-7101

CPR/FIRST AID COURSES:
We offer all levels of CPR courses periodically throughout the year. Interested individuals may contact St. Joseph School of Nursing at 603-594-2567 extension 68002.