Attention Nursing Students
Please renew your CNA certificate with Prometric. You must renew after 2 yrs. from the date of your first certificate.
Do not let it lapse (whether you are working or not).
Any questions, please contact. Rachel Pacheco at 505.697.8658.
The Nursing Assistant program is for students who are interested in pursuing a Nursing Assistant Certificate and/or pre-requisites for an associate degree in nursing. Through this certificate program, students will learn the specific skill sets of the nursing assistant and prepare students to apply to an associate degree in nursing program. The nursing assistant courses prepare students for immediate employment as a nurse assistant. Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Nursing Assistant Certificate and are eligible to take the New Mexico Nurse Assisting Certification (CNA) exam.
Admission into NRS 101/102, the C.N.A. clinical courses require students to have a minimum of 2.0 (C) GPA or permission of the instructor to take NRS 101/102. Students are required to have or obtain current CPR training prior to beginning their internship, and is offered during the beginning of NRS 101 semester. The appropriate level of CPR training is the CPR for Health Care Providers and should be obtained from the American Heart Association. In addition, students are also required to have a physical exam and current tuberculosis test (PPD), as well as a clear background check to be admitted into clinical internship placement (NRS 102).
- Nursing Certificate - The Nursing certificate training program has been evaluated and is approved. The training program meets the minimum federal and state requirements (Code of Federal Regulations CFR483.75 – CFR483.160., Upon completion of the program, students have the option to take the state certification examination, please see the nursing advisor for preparation.
| Nursing Program | ||
|---|---|---|
| POSITIVE LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION DETERMINATIONS | NEGATIVE LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION DETERMINATIONS | NO LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION DETERMINATIONS |
| NTU has determined that our curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in the state listed below. | NTU has determined that our curriculum does not meet the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in the states listed below. | NTU has not made a determination that our curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in the states listed below. |
| Arizona, New Mexico | Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah | |
Program Advisors & Licensure Information:
Michelle Kahn-John (Diné), PhD, PMHNP-BC, AGNP
Nursing Program Director
Navajo Technical University
Email: mkjohn@navajotech.edu
Phone: 505-387-7382(1026)
| Estimated Cost of Attendance | $16,420/academic year |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $2,360 |
| Housing and Meals | $7,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,600 |
| Transportation | $1,600 |
| Personal/Misc | $2,500 |
Chinle Students
Students should anticipate the following estimated expenses for the nursing assistant courses:
| Tuition for full-time fee | $855.00 (if student has CIB) |
| NTU program fee | $175.00 |
| Athletic fee | $ 50.00 |
| Library fee | $ 50.00 |
| Technology fee | $ 50.00 |
| Student Activity fee | $ 50.00 |
| Textbook and workbook | $100.00 (est. for 1 class) |
| Uniforms | $20-30.00 |
| Gait belt | $15.00 |
| Stethoscope | $30.00 (est.) |
| Health exam and immunizations | $200.00 (est.) or no fee at Indian Health Service |
| Drug screen | $70.00 (est.) |
| Wrist watch | $20.00 |
| CPR | $51.00 |
Degree Checklist (PDF) Enrollment Data
Program Advisors
Rachel Pacheco, Instructor of Nursing Assistant Program
Email: rpacheco@navajotech.edu
Phone: 505.387.7400
B.S., Nursing, University of New Mexico
Licensed Registered Nurse