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Nursing Assistant

Financial Aid Available:

Not Financial Aid Eligible

The Nursing Assistant program is your pathway to a rewarding NA career and also serves as a foundation for pursuing other health-related programs. Over the course of 81 hours, you will acquire and demonstrate essential skills, including effective communication, basic nursing and personal care, respect for client's rights, and the care of clients with dementias. This program is proudly recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

With this technical diploma, you become eligible to take the Wisconsin Nursing Assistant competency evaluation. Passing this evaluation allows you to be included on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry, opening doors to employment opportunities in various healthcare settings such as nursing homes, hospitals, home health agencies, CBRFs, and more. This program equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide crucial care and support to individuals in need within the healthcare industry.

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Health Sciences

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Career Opportunities:

Nurse Aide - C.N.A.

Home Health Aide

Certified Nursing Assistant

Personnel Care Worker

Patient Care Associate

Program Credits:

2.00

Total Cost:

$321.06

Additional Information:

Our Health and Public Safety programs are required to report additional information to prospective students, including certification exams, licensure, program completion rates, etc. You can find this information in the document below:

Program Details

CNA Out-of-State Transfer Information

Refer to the Nursing Assistant Schedule for a complete listing of upcoming courses:

Summer 2024 Schedule

Program Contacts

Kris Stegemeyer
Program Co-Chair, Nursing Assistant
608 785-9413
Stegemeyerk@westerntc.edu

Marcia Robbins
Program Co-Chair, Nursing Assistant
608-789-4762
RobbinsM@westerntc.edu

For admission help contact: admissionscoach@westerntc.edu

Additional Admission Requirements:

To enroll in the Nursing Assistant program, first apply for admission to the College, then read the program’s Essential Functions, complete a background check, and provide proof of immunization (including a TB Test*). Please see the details below.

Nursing Assistant Essential Functions
Background Check
COVID-19 Vaccination Status & TB
If COVID vaccines are required by a clinical partner, you will be notified.

* Tuberculosis (TB) Test
One of the following is required:

Two step TB skin test (1-3 weeks apart) OR
Two consecutive annual tests (no more than 12 months between tests) OR
QuantiFERON Gold blood test (lab report required) OR
If positive results provide a lab report or physician verification of a clear chest x-ray.

Application Fee:

$30 Application Fee

Application:

Application

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Program Code:

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First Term:

Nursing Assistant

Graduates:

197

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Part Time: Median Hourly Wage:

$16.23

Full Time: Median Hourly Wage:

$16.95

Part Time: Hourly Wage Range:

$14.00-$18.50

Full Time: Hourly Wage Range:

$16.08-$17.45

Full Time: Median Annual Salary:

$33,444

Related Occupations:

Associate, Carpenter, CNA, Customer Service/Waitress, Fitness Manager, Medical Assistant, Nurse Intern, Paramedic, Peri-op-Tech, Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant, Quality Lead Technician, Server

Program Number:

305431

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The following list is not the official course list for this program. It is intended to give students an idea of what coursework will be required.

Current students should use the MyWestern self-service portal when registering for class.

Secondary Description:

To view the Nursing Assistant program’s required disclosure on professional licensure, please click here.

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Fall, Spring, Summer

Featured Program:

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Nursing

Financial Aid Available:

Financial Aid Eligible

Have you ever thought about becoming the heartbeat of a healthcare team? That's exactly what you'll be as a registered nurse (RN)! Our program isn't just about teaching you the nuts and bolts of nursing; it's about turning you into a leader in healthcare. Imagine combining knowledge from social, mathematical, and physical sciences with pharmacology and pathophysiology to make crucial clinical decisions. That's what you'll learn here.

Communication is key in nursing, and you'll become an expert at it. You'll also learn how to work effectively with others and use available resources to help patients maintain, regain, and improve their health. Think about mastering the art of critical thinking and problem-solving using the nursing process. It's not just about following procedures; it's about leading with compassion, respect, and cultural sensitivity.

Nurses are in high demand in all sorts of care settings, so your skills will be sought after. Plus, to ensure you're fully prepared, all registered nurses must pass a national exam to practice. Our graduates have consistently aced this exam compared to other programs nationwide. So, if you're ready to step into a career that's both challenging and rewarding, where you can truly make a difference, our RN program is the perfect place to start your journey.

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Health Sciences

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Associate Degree

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Registered Nurse

Program Credits:

66.00

Total Cost:

$10 594.98

Additional Information:

Program Contact

Deb Kaiser (last names A-L)
College Advisor
608-785-9078
kaiserd@westerntc.edu

Stacey Nelson (last names M-Z)
College Advisor
608-785-9842
nelsons@westerntc.edu

Additional Admission Requirements:

Once you have been admitted to the college and accepted as a Nursing Pre-Major student, your next step is to complete the Nursing Associate Degree Petition Requirements.

Nursing Petition Requirements

If COVID vaccines are required by a clinical partner, you will be notified.

Accreditation:

The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Western Technical College located in La Crosse Wisconsin is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing program at Western Technical College is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs.

Application Fee:

$30 Application Fee

Transcript:

High School or GED/HSED Transcript

Application:

Application

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Program Code:

NUAD

First Term:

English Composition 1

Speech

Gen Anatomy & Physiology

Intro to Psychology

Strengths Seminar

Second Term:

Nursing Fundamentals

Nursing Skills

Nursing Pharmacology

Nursing Intro Clinical Practice

Adv Anatomy & Physiology

Third Term:

Nursing Health Alterations

Nursing Health Promotion

Nursing Clinical Care Across the Lifespa

Intro to Clinical Care Management

Microbiology

Fifth Term:

Nursing Complex Health Alterations I

Mental Health & Community Concepts

Nursing Intermediate Clinical Practice

Nursing Advanced Skills

Developmental Psychology

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$31.20

Full Time: Median Hourly Wage:

$31.13

Part Time: Hourly Wage Range:

$27.60-$34.00

Full Time: Hourly Wage Range:

$16.16-$36.50

Part Time: Median Annual Salary:

$36,000

Full Time: Median Annual Salary:

$62,485

Related Occupations:

Director of Nursing, Inpatient RN, MDS/Wound Nurse, Nurse, Registered Nurse, RN

Program Number:

105431

Sixth Term:

Nsg: Complex Health Alterat 2

Nursing Management & Professional Concep

Nursing Advanced Clinical Practice

Nursing Clinical Transition

Intro to Sociology

Explore Courses Body:

The following list is not the official course list for this program. It is intended to give students an idea of what coursework will be required.

Current students should use the MyWestern self-service portal when registering for class.

Secondary Description:

The Nursing program uses a Petition Process to determine acceptance into the core Nursing courses. Read the information in the Admissions Requirements section below, or visit the Nursing Petition Requirements page for details.

To view the Nursing program’s required disclosure on professional licensure, please click here.

University Transfer Agreement:

Carthage College

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