Nursing Assistant Training

The nursing assistant program at Pensacola State College prepares students for careers as a CNA, nursing assistant, nurse aide, home health aide, or psychiatric aide. The program focuses on routine nursing-related services to patients. Program courses include: documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as infection control, anatomy and physiology, legal and ethical issues, nutrition and hydration, gerontology and family issues, and pet-assisted therapy. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer nursing assistant training.

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Pensacola State College

Also known as Pensacola State

10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey, FL

Pensacola State College, located in Pensacola, Florida, was founded in 1948 when it was known as Pensacola Junior College. Pensacola State College was the first institution of higher learning in the Pensacola. Over the years PSC has added more and more campuses and expanded its programs and offerings. The school was renamed Pensacola State College in 2010 to reflect the fact that school had begun to offer bachelor's degrees.

Academics

Pensacola State College offers a large number of programs that result in associate degrees, certificates, or bachelor's degrees. Pensacola has one of the highest rates for associate's degree graduates in the nation, and has a near 100% placement record for those seeking vocational training. The school has partnered with local universities and Associate degree holders are guaranteed admission into a State University of Florida institution.

Programs offered include:

• Graphic Design Technology
• Psychology
• Nursing
• Phlebotomy Technician
• Environmental Science
• Business Administration
• Cosmetology
• Culinary Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at Pensacola State College must register and use the online system “Spyglass” which is available through the school website. Financial aid is available to eligible students. Eligibility must be established every year. Students wishing to determine aid eligibility must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).Students who receive financial aid should become familiar with the terms of the aid, and repay any monies that must be repaid within the agreed upon time frame.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pensacola State College offers a less than one year certificate program in nursing assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Assistants

Description

Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens. May transfer or transport patients. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).