Nurse Aide II
This 192-hour two-part course prepares the student to perform more complex nurse aide skills for patients/residents regardless of the setting.
The first 100-hours of this two-part course educates and prepares the student to provide care for patients/residents in a variety of health care settings. Emphasis is on:
- infection control
- oropharynegeal suctioning
- established tracheotomy care
- observation and maintenance of oxygen therapy
- enteral nutrition for existing infusions
- Nursing Assistant II roles with member of the health care team
- CPR instruction, competency and certification
The remaining 92 hours allow the student practical, "hands on" clinical experience with patients/residents in various health care settings. In addition, written and skills evaluation are administered in order to document student competency. Upon successful completion of this course, the student is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide II through the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
- As a Nurse Aid II
- Estimated Salary
- Costs
- Admission
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As a Nurse Aid II
The Nurse Aide II performs more complex nurse aide tasks under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. In addition to basic care responsibilities, the Nurse Aide II provides support to the health care team by assisting the patient with oropharyngeal suctioning, established tracheotomy care, observation and maintenance of oxygen therapy, enteral nutrition, wound care, and urinary and bowel elimination. The Nurse Aide II observes for any changes in the condition of the patient and reports to the nurse.
Estimated Salary
| National |
|
North Carolina |
| |
Per Year |
Per Hour |
|
Per Year |
Per Hour |
| Starting Salary |
$18,500 |
$9.00 |
|
$17,500 |
$8.25 |
| Average Salary |
$24,000 |
$11.50 |
|
$23,000 |
$11.00 |
| Salary w/ experience |
$29,500 |
$14.25 |
|
$28,500 |
$13.75 |
Economic Research Institute (Survey of Salaries in 2005) |
Costs
Registration Fees
- $175 Class/Lab
- $175 Clinical
Additional Fees
- Textbooks
- Supplies
- Malpractice insurance
Admission Requirements
- Proof of current listing as a NAI on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry
- Proof of completion of a minimum 75-hour, state approved Nurse Aide I course
- High School Diploma/GED
Additional Information
Please contact the Corporate and Continuing Education Department Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm and Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at 828.726.2242 or contact Jan Middleton, Director/Instructor, Health Sciences, at 828.726.2256 or email at jmiddleton@cccti.edu.
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