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Advance Your Nursing Career with Riverland's Advanced Nursing Assistant Certificate

Are you passionate about making a difference in healthcare? Riverland's Advanced Nursing Assistant Certificate is your pathway to becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and advancing towards a career in Practical Nursing (PN). 

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Program Highlights:

  • CNA Preparation: Our program is designed to fully prepare you for the Certified Nursing Assistant role, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to provide compassionate care to clients in various healthcare settings.

  • Prerequisite Completion: By completing this certificate program, you'll fulfill all prerequisite courses required for application to the Practical Nursing (PN) program. This sets you on the right track to further your nursing education and career.

  • Career Opportunities: Certified Nursing Assistants play crucial roles in hospitals, nursing homes, medical centers, health clinics, adult daycare centers, child daycare facilities, and home care agencies. With our program, you'll be ready to step into these vital positions and make a positive impact on patients' lives.

  • Pathway to Practical Nursing: Upon completing the Advanced Nursing Assistant Certificate, you'll have the opportunity to apply to the Practical Nursing Program. This comprehensive program will provide you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to deliver direct nursing care to clients across various healthcare settings.

  • Licensure Preparation: Graduates of the PN program are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN examination and apply for licensure through the Minnesota Board of Nursing. Rest assured, Riverland's Practical Nursing Program is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing, ensuring you receive quality education and training.

Ready to take the next step?

Fill out our contact form today to learn more about how Riverland's Advanced Nursing Assistant Certificate can set you on the path to success!

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Last Updated: May 6, 2024

    Quick Facts
  • Certificate
  • 16 Credits | 1 Semester
  • Location: Austin, Albert Lea, Owatonna
  • Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer
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