Nursing AssistantInformation Session

Information Session Handouts and Advising

Found at the bottom of Nursing Assistant Program Overview page on the Olympic College website at https://bit.ly/OC_NAC• Information Session Slides• Calendars for upcoming quarters (subject to change)• Nursing Assistant Program Clinical Passport• Nursing Assistant Summary of Costs

Register for an upcoming online Advising and Information Session at https://bit.ly/InfoNAC

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What is a Nursing Assistant?

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• A nursing assistant (NA) is an educated professional, responsible for helping patients, residents, or clients with their activities of daily living.

• An NA performs job duties under the supervision of a licensed nurse (RN or LPN).

• An NA works in a variety of healthcare settings…can you name a few?

Olympic College Nursing Assistant Program

• Refer to the course calendar for a detailed schedule• Total: 200 Hours

• 136 hours classroom and lab hours• 64 hours clinical practicum hours

• NA 105 (lecture) & half of NA 115 (lab):– Delivered LIVE ONLINE for first 5 weeks of quarter via Zoom©

and Canvas©• Half of NA 115 (lab) and NA 120 (practicum):

– On campus and at clinical sites when safe to do so and utilizing recommended social distancing regulations

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NA 105: Nursing Assistant

• Overview of NA Program and WA state candidate requirements

• 7 hours WA state DOH KNOW HIV/AIDS Bloodborne Pathogens Prevention training

• Structure and function, aging-related changes, common disorders, recognizing and reporting abnormal changes of body systems

• Basic principles of nutrition• Dementia and mental health care• End of life care

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NA 115: Nursing Assistant Lab

• Medical terminology• Basic technical skills of infection control and vital signs• Safety and emergency care, including BLS for

Healthcare Providers (CPR)• Rehabilitation & surgical concerns• Basic technical skills (assisting with feeding & hydration,

oral care, elimination needs)• Basic restorative skills (ambulation, positioning,

transfers, passive range of motion)

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NA 120: Nursing Assistant Practicum

• Apply knowledge and skills in the work setting• Final dates will vary depending on faculty and facility• Eight full 8 hour shifts for a total of 64 hours in

facility (may include day/evening/weekend shifts)– Bremerton: Kitsap or Pierce County – Shelton: Lewis or Mason County

• Two 8 hour shifts are back on campus in lab– Includes Employer Panel/Mock Interviews

• Final Skills Testing is arranged in pairs during finals week

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Resources for Success• Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) team• Technology included with web-enhanced courses

– Free “Orientation to Canvas for Students” course, GEN-S 097 – Computer labs on all campuses– Loaner laptops through Information Technology, 360-475-7600

• Access Services– Bremerton Building 4, Room 204– 360-475-7540 or 1-800-259-6718 ext. 7540– AccessServices@Olympic.edu

• English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)– Building 4, Room 223– 360-475-7550– basicstudies@olympic.edu

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Paying for the program

Self-pay? Save your receipts to take advantage of the Nursing Assistant Reimbursement Program!

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Program Contact information

Worker Retraining Bremerton Building 4, room 204; 360-475-7231Shelton Building S1, room 217; 360-432-5423

BFET Program Bremerton Building 4, room 204; 360-475-6551

WorkFirst Program Bremerton Building 4, room 204, 360-475-6551Shelton Building S1, room 217; 360-432-5423

Opportunity Grant Bremerton Building 4, room 207, 360-475-6817

Military and Veteran Programs

Bremerton: 360-473-2821, Bldg. 11, room 100

Tuition Payment Plan Cashiers Office at 360-475-7181 or CashierOffice@olympic.edu

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

WorkSource Kitsap County at 360-337-4810 or wskitsap@esd.wa.govWorkSource Mason County at 360-427-2174 or KKing@esd.wa.gov

Educational Expenses

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Tuition and Fees (2019-20)

• Tuition (13 credits based on resident, in-state tuition)• Fees (Student Service & Technology)• NA 115 lab fee

$1266.34$55.00$35.00

Supplies (approximate, tax included)

• Books (required, based on purchasing-new w/tax @ B&N Bookstore)• Uniforms (2 sets of wine-colored scrubs)• Shoes (varies)• Watch with second hand• Transfer belt• Stethoscope

$106.12$70.00$65.00$21.75$14.05$15.25

Safety Documentation (not included in Reimbursement Program)

• Liability & Malpractice Insurance (purchased through OC Cashier prior to NA 120)• Personal Health Insurance (www.4studenthealth.com)

$22.35$39.00

State Examination

• Nursing Assistant State Exam (after successful program completion) $124.00

Total (approximate) $1833.86

*Per Nursing Assistant Reimbursement Program

Required textbooks available at the bookstore

Textbook: appx. $77.00 New

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BLS Life Support: $19.35 New

Barnes & Noble Bookstore price matches Amazon, bn.com, & local competitors

E-book version available

Textbooks are required on the first day of class.

Recommended but optional books for the class

$12.50

Longman Dictionary (any edition) can be used on written exams in the classroom and at state.at the

state test.

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Dictionary (optional): $15.45 NewWorkbook (recommended): appx. $38.00 New

Recommended by previous students as a study tool

Supplies List for Nursing Assistant Program

The following items are needed prior to the start of NA 115:

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Burgundy colored uniform (top and bottom)

White shoes,tennis shoes, or nursing style shoes

Stethoscope Watch with second hand

Gait/transfer belt

Getting Started

Apply online through “Getting Started” on www.olympic.edu

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Go to Student Self-ServiceRegister for:• NA 105• NA 115• NA 120

Please note correct campus under “Location”

Clinical Passport Requirements:

• Due in Canvas three weeks before NA 120• See the “Clinical documentation FAQ” tab at the bottom of the

Nursing Assistant Program Overview webpage– Watch Nursing Assistant Clinical Passport Requirements video– Instructions for uploading documentation will be available in

Canvas the week prior to the start of the quarter

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Program completion next steps• Become a Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR)

– NAR credential is required to work– Eligible to apply second week of quarter– $85 fee to the Department of Health (DOH) – Must past state exam within four months of hire to remain employed

• Upon successful completion of the program:– DSHS/DOH Certification of Completion– Olympic College Certificate of Recognition ($10 to OC)– Take the state exam ($124 to Pearson Vue)– Become an Nursing Assistant Certified ($85 to Department of Health)– Receive factor point toward LPN program application at Olympic College

• Eligible to test out of PN 103 & PN 104 after certification

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Questions?

Beth Gill, RN, BSN Program Directorbgill@olympic.edu(360) 475-7764

For more information, including registration links: http://www.olympic.edu/nursing-assistant-certificate-recognition

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