About the program
Find job security and satisfaction in the healthcare field by earning your Nursing Assistant certificate.
- One quarter Curriculum
- Job Security
- Academic Support
- Prepares you to pass the national certification exam and become employment-ready in just three months
As our population ages, the demand for Nursing Assistants will increase dramatically. Start now and get a head start in an expanding industry.
Job Duties
Typical job duties for a nursing assistant include:
- Assisting patients with activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Helping patients with mobility.
- Recording and monitoring patients' vital signs.
- Assisting with feeding patients who may have difficulty eating on their own.
- Communicating effectively with patients, their families, and the healthcare team.
- Documenting patient care activities and observations accurately.
Program Courses
NRS A 110 - Nurse Assistant Theory - Credits: 6
NRS A 111 - Nurse Assistant Community Lab - Credits: 4
HEALTH 127 - Safety, Basic Life Support and Infection Control - Credits: 2
Information Sessions & Workshops
Information sessions for Green River's nursing programs including certificates, LPN, and BSN.
To sign up for a group information session to learn more about the program, please use the link below:
RSVP for an Information Session
Certificates
Program Resources
Advising
For more information or to make an appointment, please contact us at:
Email: nursing@greenriver.edu
Academic Support
I-Best Students please contact
The Master Achiever Center
Student Affairs Building, SA-270
253-931-6515
Open Doors Students please visit
Rutowski Learning Center (RLC), room 127
Call: 253-333-4968
Text: 253-740-5861