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A Nursing Assistant degree can be the starting point for an associate degree in Nursing, a bachelor’s degree in Nursing, or a rewarding career on its own.

Why Consider a Nursing Assistant Degree?

This can be the starting point for any nursing career or a rewarding career on its own.
You’re interested in healthcare because you’re a nurturer who finds fulfillment caring for others.
Learn under the guidance of licensed nursing staff in a variety of local healthcare settings.
Nursing Assistants are critical for patient care in hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities.

Why Learn at Lakeshore?

Start when it’s convenient for you, almost any month of the year.
In just one semester or less, you’ll be eligible to sit for the state competency exam.
Learn from dedicated, experienced healthcare professionals.

What It Takes

Desire to help others
A good-natured, cooperative attitude
Great listening and communication skills
Interest in monitoring patients and assessing physical conditions to aid in diagnosis and treatment

Accreditation

Wisconsin Department of Health Services – (DHS Approved program)

Lakeshore College's Nursing Assistant program courses prepare students to obtain state certification to be employed/practice in the state of Wisconsin. The College does not guarantee its curriculum matches the requirements for preparation, examinations, or licensure for other states.

Career Area

Health Science

Type

Technical Diploma

Program Number

30-543-1

Availability

Hybrid

Technical Diploma
1 Term
2 Credits
With multiple start dates year-round, start when it’s convenient for you.

Career Outlook

Nursing Assistant

Median Income: $37,437.12*

POTENTIAL JOB TITLES

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Home Health and Personal Care Aides

Home Health and Personal Care

Nursing Assistants

Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.

Orderlies

Transport patients to areas such as operating rooms or x-ray rooms using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds. May maintain stocks of supplies or clean and transport equipment.

Psychiatric Aides

Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff. May assist with daily living activities, lead patients in educational and recreational activities, or accompany patients to and from examinations and treatments. May restrain violent patients. Includes psychiatric orderlies.

Disclosure:

*As with any survey data, the wages presented here are prone to error and sampling bias. Educational decisions should not be entirely based on the data presented here. Graduate Outcome Survey data is from 2022-23 Lakeshore graduates.

Admissions and Enrollment Waitlist and Petition Courses

ADMISSION AND FIRST SEMESTER ENROLLMENT STEPS

Work with Lakeshore staff to:

Submit Application
Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire
Complete Get Started at Lakeshore appointment
- Application Check-in
- College Orientation Overview
Complete and meet Academic Preparedness Requirements prior to 1st Time Program Registration
- Background Check Requirement
- Health Requirement
- Program Handbook and Technical Standards

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores (optional, highly recommended). Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Program Cost

Tuition Cost: $364.44
Book Cost: $0.00
Supply Cost: $295.00
Program Total: $659.44

Want more information?

Submit your questions online
Contact Lakeshore staff at 920.693.1366

Some of Lakeshore College’s programs may reach program capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will follow the Admissions Procedure to establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. In addition, some programs may offer a petition process outlined in their specific program handbook.

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Faculty Bios

Gerri Van Oss

I am passionate about teaching the most basics of care for the long-term elderly patient or resident. It is the most important role in health care. Nursing Assistants are the eyes and ears of the health care team and make the biggest impact for a resident in their quality of life.

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