Nurse Aide

The following health programs at Johnston Community College require that all entering students be listed on the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry in order to be admitted: Associate Degree Nursing, Cardiovascular Sonography, and Medical Sonography.

Please refer to the Admission Policy for those programs for dates to be listed on the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry.

The Therapeutic and Diagnostic Services: Nurse Aide Pathway is encouraged for all Pre-Health Science students pursuing the following programs: 

Associate Degree Nursing 

Radiography 

Medical Sonography  

Cardiovascular Sonography

The Nurse Aide Pathway requires all students to Apply to Johnston Community College. 

Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are important healthcare providers who support patients with daily activities and supply routine care such as assessing temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, activities of daily living and providing nursing assistant procedures. Supervised by a registered nurse or license practical nurse, CNAs are commonly referred to as the "eyes and ears" of the nurse because they spend more time observing and interacting with patients.

This training provides insight into patient care that will prove invaluable as you pursue your nursing, sonography or health sciences career. Another common term for CNA is Nurse Aide I.

Nurse Aide I: Must be at least 16.5 years old at the start of the course.

Nurse Aide II: Must be at least 18 years old and listed on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry.

Nurse Aide I: No prerequisites.

Nurse Aide II:

Must have successfully completed Nurse Aide I.

Must be listed on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry with no substantiated findings.

Must hold a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification.

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (must remain valid for the entire course).

Two-step Tuberculosis skin test.

Up-to-date immunizations, including:

Hepatitis B (or signed waiver)

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella

Varicella (Chickenpox)

Tetanus (within last 10 years)

Seasonal Influenza (flu shot)

Review the technical standards for this program
Technical Standards

Required at all times during class, labs & clinicals.

Must wear student uniform to class.

Must wear white nonskid leather shoes.

Must wear a Name Badge.

Must have a Stethoscope for Nurse Aide I & II 

Nurse Aide I

Estimated Cost and Expenses
Prices subject to change without notice.

Tuition: $219

Background check and drug screen estimated: $125

Name tag: $14.50 plus tax

Nurse Aide 1 Skills Pack: $20.15 plus tax

Nurse Aide 1 Handbook: $40.90 plus tax

Hartman's Nursing Assistant: $55.00 plus tax, recommended but not required-NEW 4th edition

Handouts: $12.95 plus tax

Uniform: $42.50 plus tax (Top and Bottom)

American Heart Association Basic Life Support class: $80.75

Division of Health Services Regulation (DHSR) Exam: $140.00

Nurse Aide II

Estimated Cost and Expenses
Prices subject to change without notice.

Tuition: $219

Background check and drug screen estimated: $125

Advanced Skills: $120.00 plus tax

Name Tag: $14.50 plus tax

CNA 2 Skills Pack: $12.29 plus tax

Uniform for Clinical: $42.50 plus tax

Handout: $11.65 plus tax

Immunizations: Vary

American Heart Association Basic Life Support: $80.75

 

Attendance Policy

Attendance is Mandatory. Missing more than eight hours of class, lab, or clinical time may result in dismissal.

Make-up Assignments are required for the amount of time missed up to 8 hours.

Punctuality is Required. Students are considered tardy one minute after the scheduled start time.

Grading Policy

Minimum Passing Score: 78% (no rounding of grades).

Students must pass ALL components (classroom, lab, and clinical) to successfully complete the course.

Refund and Withdrawal Policy

100% Refund if withdrawing before the first class.

75% Refund if withdrawing within the first 10% of the class duration.

Transfers to another section depend on availability.

1. You must complete the orientation post-test prior to moving to the next steps.

Orientation Post-test

2. Pay tuition and fees.

3. Access the ViewPoint Portal to purchase and upload the following:

Purchase a Background Check and Drug Screening (Required for all programs before clinical). JCC will not accept background check results from any company other than 

Background Check and Drug Screening must be done after registration and prior to the first day of Nurse Aide I class. You will receive an email with a barcode for the drug screen which should be taken to Labcorp.

Physical Examination - upload the completed Medical form in ViewPoint.

Annual physical examination (PDF) (Must be completed on ViewPoint form and valid throughout the course)

 Viewpoint Portal

Submit Required Documents to the Health Education or Nurse Aide Faculty in the Elsee Building:

• Completed Registration Form that you receive from the department.
• Copies of photo identification, Social Security card, and educational documents.
• Proof of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification (if required for your program). 

Based on your background, drug screen results, and medical document manager, the clinical facility will decide if you are accepted into clinical.