1 NURSING AIDE INFORMATION PACKET Program Director: Dr. Antionique Jones, RN., DNAP. Program Contact Information Phone: 804-874-0814 Email: ajones@royalcareereducation.com Website: RoyalCareerEducation.com Mailing Address: PO Box 124 Goochland VA 23063
2 Dear Nurse Aide Applicant, Congratulations for deciding to expand your career! At Royal Career Institute, LLC. we are committed to helping our students achieve their dreams. I realize there are other Nurse Aide programs out there and I am honored that you have chosen RCI. I am building this business with a strong foundation in customer service. The Nurse Aide student will be treated with respect as an up and coming health care professional. Whether you are 16 years old and just starting out in a career or you are a retiree and looking for a new career, Royal Career Institute can help you reach your goals. The mission of RCI Nurse Aide Program is to prepare the student to be able to provide exceptional, high quality and compassionate care for patients and residents in any health care setting. A career in health care is profitable in so many ways. Caring for others is a privilege and a wonderful opportunity. Knowing that you have made a difference in someone s life can be a very rewarding and satisfying experience. Despite the many challenges in the field of nursing, entering this field at the Nurse Aide level will allow you to discover the realities of nursing and help you to decide if this is the career choice for you. This packet provides you with information about the class, how to register, tuition, the National Certification Exam, and other related costs while attending the program. What this class will offer you This class will provide you with 80 hours of class instruction and 40 hours of clinical instruction. This training will instill the knowledge and skills needed to care for those whose lives depend on others in order to meet their daily needs. As people are living longer and requiring extended health care to aide in the care and management of chronic illnesses, there are many job opportunities for Nursing Aides. The areas of employment include: Long-term care facilities (Nursing Homes) Rehabilitation Centers Home Health Care Agencies Doctor Offices Hospitals Success in this class will provide you with both the knowledge and practical skills required to be successful on the National Certification Exam as well as provide you with the skills needed to become an exceptional employee.
3 Registration & Tuition The cost of the course is $1272.00 ( non-refundable), which includes: NA Training Professional Development Training & Job Placement Assistance CPR for Professionals Training & Certification First Aid Training & Certification National Certification Exam Review Course National Certification Exam Fee Criminal Background Check & Drug Screening Student Liability Insurance Skills Laboratory Fee Uniform & Photo ID Badge Student Work Book Text Book Rental In order to register for this course, simply: 1. Complete the application 2. Submit the $350 deposit This course fills up quickly so I strongly suggest you to register as soon as possible. Seats are limited. Contact the Program Director at 804-874- 0814 if you need to set up a Payment Installment Plan. You must pay at least a $350 nonrefundable deposit to hold your place in the class. Admission Requirements 16 years of age or older and currently enrolled in High School with 2.0 GPA or High School Diploma / GED If you are 16 years of age or older and do not meet any of the above criteria, don t worry! You have the option to take a placement survey, which analyzes your basic knowledge of: Mathematics English Reading Comprehension You will need at least a 8 th grade reading level. I recommend that you score 70% or better on the placement survey to ensure successful completion of the NA program. RCI will treat each student with individual care and understanding as you move through the program, providing individual assistance as needed. However, ultimately it is up to each student to apply him/herself and complete all required work to pass the course.
4 Criminal Background Check / Drug Screening It is mandatory for each applicant to submit to a criminal background check that will be kept in their files. When warranted each student may need to submit to a drug screening at the discretion of the Program Director and/or nursing home management staff. The healthcare setting is dedicated to the safety of patients and the clinical site may request a criminal background check and/or drug screening. A misdemeanor or felony conviction may result in a student being unable to attend clinical. Without the clinical experience you will not be eligible to take the National Certification Exam. Certain criminal convictions may prevent licensure as a nurse or certification as a nurse aide in Virginia. Criminal convictions may also prohibit employment in certain health care settings. Royal Career Institute demands that each student submit to a criminal background check to have on their student file. Be aware that there are no refunds after registration. Please refer to the link below for the, Joint Statement of the Department of Health and the Department of Health Professions on Impact of Criminal Convictions on Nursing Licensure or Certification and Employment in Virginia. If you have any further questions, please contact the Virginia Board of Nursing at 1-804-367-4569. Go to this site for more information: www.dhp.virginia.gov/nursing/guidelines/90-55criminalconvictions.doc. Dress Code and Uniform There is a dress code required for clinical rotations. You will be provided with a royal blue uniform. You are expected to provide your own white shoes and a watch with a second hand. You may not wear artificial nails, nail tips, or acrylic nails during your clinical rotation. Tattoos should be covered when possible. Jewelry will be limited to ONLY a wedding band set, a watch that shows seconds and minutes, and no more than two pairs of small stud earrings. Loop earrings and necklaces are prohibited. Pierced jewelry may be worn on the ears only. All other visible body piercings must be removed when in the clinical setting. Required Health Information In order to be in the Nursing Home setting all students must have shown proof of a negative Tuberculin Skin Test or negative Chest XRAY and submitted a completed health assessment form. You will not be allowed to start clinical until the Health Record is complete. Without clinical you will not be eligible to take the National Certification Exam.
5 Student Performance Expectations Royal Career Institute is committed to helping you reach your goals and achieve your dreams. As the RCI Student you must be willing to do the work necessary to be deserving of your certification. Nothing worth having is easy to obtain. Nursing Aide Certification will take determination as well as commitment. You will be expected to attend every class, skills lab, and clinical. Unexcused absences and tardiness will not be tolerated. Your Certification is a privilege and you are required to be present for all aspects of this program. The passing standard is 80% or above on all quizzes and the final exam. All skills listed in the Virginia Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook will be performed with 100% accuracy. In the clinical setting you are expected to demonstrate respect, truthfulness, reliability, timeliness and good judgment in providing safe and effective care to residents. You must complete at least 40 hours and perform satisfactorily to receive full credit. Your tuition costs are non-refundable. Take advantage of each and every learning opportunity you will be given in this program and I guarantee you will be successful. Technical Standards for Nurse Aide Students Students entering the nurse aide program must possess the physical ability to: 1. Aid in the lifting and moving of patients/residents. 2. Hear audible alarms and sounds. 3. Listen and interpret certain physical parameters such as blood pressure, heart and lung sounds. 4. Interact effectively with patients/residents, families and health care team members. The nurse aide student should be able to have: 1. Sufficient eyesight to observe patients/residents, read records, manipulate equipment, and visually monitor patients/residents in dim light. 2. Sufficient hearing to communicate with patients/residents and members of the health care delivery team, monitor patients/residents using electronic equipment, and hear necessary sounds during operation of equipment. 3. Satisfactory speaking, reading and writing skills to effectively communicate in English in a timely manner. 4. Sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to manipulate equipment, lift, stoop or bend in the delivery of safe nursing care. 5. Satisfactory physical strength and endurance to be on your feet for extended periods and to move immobile patients/residents.
6 6. Satisfactory intellectual and emotional functional to ensure patient safety and to exercise independent judgment and discretion in performing assigned tasks. SUMMARY of what you need to do: Register/Complete the Application remember classes fill early and seats are limited. Pay tuition (if you do not pay at least the nonrefundable deposit of $350.00, you will be dropped from the class). Contact the Program Director if you want to set up a Payment Installment Plan. Review your calendar and mark the class and clinical times as well as study times. Review technical standards for Nurse Aide students. Submit proof of Negative Tuberculin Skin Test or Negative Chest Xray Contact the Program Director by phone 804-874-0814 or email ajones@royalcareereducation.com with any questions/concerns.
7 NURSE AIDE PROGRAM APPLICATION PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY, OR TYPE Last Name: First Name: Address: City: State: ZIP: Telephone: Home ( ) Cell ( ) Email Address: Scrub Uniform S M L XL 2XL *********All applicants are required to show a valid photo ID************* Please answer the following questions truthfully: 1. Education Please check the box(s) that apply to you. I am currently in high school (Grade ) I have a high school diploma (Year of graduation ) I have a GED (Year of completion ) I am currently in college or have a college degree 2. Work History Have you ever had action taken against you Or been denied a License or Certification in any Healthcare Field in any state? YES NO If yes, Please Explain in Detail Below: 3. The Lab/Clinical Session Requires Strenuous Activity. Do you have any conditions that would affect your ability to participate such as a chronic condition, injury, or pregnancy? YES NO If yes, please explain in detail below and submit a physician s release allowing you to participate in the program without restrictions.
8 4. Criminal Background Check. Certain criminal convictions may prevent certification as a Nursing Aide in Virginia, and/or prohibit employment in certain health care settings. A clear criminal background check is required. Failure to list charges and/or convictions is grounds for immediate, non-refundable dismissal at any time. Have You Ever Been Convicted and/or Charged with a Felony or Misdemeanor? YES NO If Yes, Please Explain in Detail Below: 5. Student Performance Expectations Attendance: Unexcused absences and tardiness will not be tolerated. Your Certification is a privilege and you are required to be present for all aspects of this program. More than 2 unexcused absences from class, skills lab, or clinical may result in failure of the program. Class/Skills Lab: The passing standard is 80% or above on all quizzes and the final exam. All skills listed in the Virginia Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook will be performed with 100% accuracy. Clinical: In the clinical setting you are expected to demonstrate respect, truthfulness, reliability, timeliness and good judgment in providing safe and effective care to residents. You must complete at least 40 hours and perform satisfactorily to receive full credit. 6. Program Tuition Policy The cost of tuition is determined by Royal Career Institute, LLC. Payment in full is due upon registration to the course. RCI will accept a nonrefundable deposit of $350.00 to hold your space in the program. The remaining balance is due the first day of class. Based on student need you may set up a Payment Installment Plan for the remaining balance prior to the first day of class. After you begin the first day of class NO PORTION of the tuition is refundable. By signing you agree that you have both read and understand ALL above statements and acknowledge that failure to adhere to the policy standards is grounds for a Nonrefundable dismissal from the program. Student Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature if applicant under 18 Date