Kish College to host Discover Kish for new students
91色情片 will host Discover Kish, an informational event for new students and their families. Discover Kish is from 11 am-3 pm Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at the College.
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Provide basic care and play an integral role in the daily lives of patients.
Basic Nurse Assisting
Certified (basic) nursing assistants (CNAs) are a nurse鈥檚 right-hand professional. CNAs provide comfort to patients in many ways. These professionals assist with daily living, such with dressing, bathing and eating. CNAs are exceptional communicators who advocate for patients and report concerns to nurses. You鈥檒l be trained in basic medical procedures such as measuring vital signs like blood pressure and temperature.
In our basic nursing assisting program, you will:
- Learn and practice your skills in a lab setting that mimics your future working environment
- Undergo clinical experience to refine your skills with real patients
- Prepare to become a certified nursing assistant in the State of Illinois through our Illinois Department of Public Health approved program
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Program Details
- We'll prepare you for a career as a CNA.
- The National Career Clusters Framework created a tool to help you find a career that suits your interests and skills.
- Our basic nursing program is part of the career cluster.
- Basic Nurse Assisting Course Preparation Checklist and Forms
- Students can expect plenty of hands-on and classroom experiences in our modern facilities.
- Clinical hours are held at local long-term care facilities, home health agencies and/or hospitals so you can gain experience with real patients.
- Students successfully completing the eight-week program must take and pass the to become certified on the Illinois Department of Public Health's .
- Along with applying to Kish, students seeking admission into the BNA/CNA program can reach out to the BNA Director, Ashley Foltz, at 815-825-9785 or afoltz@kish.edu.
- Our FAQs overview the program in more detail.
- Once enrolled in the program, please complete the required forms and information before the first day.
The Basic Nurse Assisting program is designed to prepare students to apply for licensure or certification in Illinois. Program completion may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in a state other than Illinois.
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Kish College Foundation program enhancements benefit educational needs
The 91色情片 Foundation awarded $99,978 in program enhancement funds to 91色情片 departments for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Foundation has various program enhancement funds established by the generosity of donors for specific purposes.
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