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FOR MORE INFORMATION

Gina Johnson BSN, RN
CNA Program Coordinator
Office: 775-327-2309

Testing

Credentia: https://credentia.com

Credentia provides written knowledge and skills exams required for certification with the Nevada State Board of Nursing (NSBN).

Locations

We offer CNA classes in Elko, Battle Mountain Winnemucca, Ely and Pahrump.

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Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Do you like helping others? Are you ready to further your personal and professional development? GBC offers a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Course that can lead to a beginning career in health care.

Mission

To provide a student-centered occupational preparatory program which will graduate competent, safe and compassionate nursing assistants who are prepared to provide excellent care as part of the health care team.

Program Requirements

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  1. Apply to Great Basin College
    1. Application
  2. Complete the Prerequisite Checklist
    1. Subscribe to Complio package for your location. Choose the student bundle option for your location and program: https:// gbc.complio.com/
    2. Background check/drug screen - before class begins
    3. Schedule an appointment for physical exam (Pahrump only)
    4. Two-step TB skin test within last 12 months or Quantiferon Gold lab test for TB
      1. Get the first screening completed read after 48-72hrs
      2. After 7-before 21 days have second screening
    5. Current MMR series or booster or appropriate titer levels
    6. Varicella (2 dose series or adequate titers)
    7. Hepatitis B series (3 or 2 dose series or titers)
    8. Covid Vaccine (optional)
    9. Current Influenza Vaccine
    10. Tdap within last 10 years
    11. CPR: American Heart Association BLS course
    12. Must have current Health Insurance
    13. FACETS code generated during class (must have payment method for purchase $55. Instructor to issue code)
  3. Enroll in Course!

CNA Class Schedule - NURS 130.

  1. Select a Term from the Term dropdown box. Example "2024 Fall"
  2. Enter "NURS" in the Subject text field. Example "NURS"
  3. Enter "130" in the text field directly below the Subject text field. Example "130"

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Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • Define the role of a nursing assistant.
  • Describe the responsibilities of a nursing assistant
  • Perform specified skills required to function as a member of the health care team.
  • Demonstrate safe, competent care within the practice guidelines of a nursing assistant.
  • Provide care in accordance with the rights of every patient.

NSBN Certification Process

  1. Successful completion of the GBC CNA NURS 130 course
  2. Create an account in the Nurse Portal, complete a CNA license application and submit the application fee to NSBN.
  3. Schedule and pay for the required written and skills exams through the CNA365 application on the Credentia website https://credentia.com/

Online Resources

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For More Information

Gina Johnson BSN, RN
CNA Program Coordinator
Office: 775-327-2309

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Why Great Basin College

Great Basin College wants to be your choice for higher education. GBC offers associate and baccalaureate level instruction in career and technical education and academic areas. About 4,000 students are enrolled annually online from across the country and on campuses and centers across 86,500 square miles, two time zones, and ten of Nevada's largest counties. We border Arizona, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and California. We are GBC!

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