Nursing Assistant

20305 

Advisors: Anjanette Bolinger and Jennifer Carlson (Gila Pueblo), Heather Perry (Payson)

This program prepares you for an entry-level position as a nursing assistant. Emphasis is on basic patient care skills, based on the knowledge of universal precautions, asepsis, basic human needs, body mechanics, treatments and procedures, patient admission, transfer, discharge, and eldercare. 

NOTE: Students are eligible to sit for the Arizona State Board of Nursing Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Examination upon completion of the NUR 100, Nursing Assistant course. 

The Board of Nursing may not consider applications for certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant if the applicant has any felony convictions and has not received an absolute discharge from the sentence(s) for all felony convictions. The absolute discharge must be received five or more years before the Board of Nursing processes the application. The Arizona State Board of Nursing requirements for certification also include proof of legal presence in the United States and disclosure of any felony conviction(s). 

Current Arizona Nursing Assistant Certification is an admission requirement to GCC’s Nursing program. 

Courses in the program may require vaccinations or other medical tests. See course descriptions for additional information. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 40 hours in a skilled nursing facility. 

Program Learning Outcomes 

1. Demonstrate accuracy of data collection in the clinical setting. 
2. Utilize universal precautions in the professional field. 
3. Apply standards of ethics and integrity while functioning as a nursing assistant. 
4. Communicate all variations outside of norms to the Registered Nurse. 
5. Be prepared to take and pass the state board standardized exam for Licensed Nursing Assistant. 
6. Describe confidentiality within the healthcare setting regarding HIPAA standards. 
7. Demonstrate proficiency in administering intramuscular, sub-cutaneous, and intradermal injections; vena puncture and finger stick for laboratory testing.