Pre-Nursing (NOCC)

Health Sciences
Written By case e.

About this Career

Job Description

The Nursing Assistant provides essential support to nursing staff by assisting patients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being, and performing basic medical procedures under the supervision of a licensed nurse or physician. 

They also communicate effectively with patients, healthcare teams and families. Document patient care and assist with patient admission and discharge procedures as directed.

Soft Skills

  • Empathy: Nurse Assistants must be understanding of the feelings of patients, showing compassion and sensitivity to their needs and emotions.

  • Attention to Detail: Nurse Assistants have to observe and note subtle changes in a patient’s condition and ensure accuracy in tasks like recording vital signs or administering medication.

Technical and Academic Skills

  • High School Diploma or equivalent 

  • Completion of a certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program or equivalent training

  • Basic knowledge of medical terminology and procedures

  • Ability to handle physical demands, including lifting and transferring patients with proper body mechanics

How much will I be paid hourly?

  • $12.84 Entry Level

  • $14.94 Typical

  • $19.65 Experienced

How do I start training during high school?

To start training for this career, students must complete a sequence of courses during high school to earn credentials and/or secure course credits. Learn more about signing up by reaching out to school leaders, your counselor, or the CTE lead at your school.

*If an asterisk appears next to a course name a student may be able to earn college credits after successful completion of this course during high school.

  • Course: Human Anatomy & Physiology

  • Course: Patient Care Technician

    Basic Credential: Patient Care Technician (PCT)

  • Course: Allied Health Services I*

  • Course: Allied Health Services II*

Schools that Partner with NOCC on this Pathway

  • Abramson Sci Academy

  • Booker T. Washington High School

  • Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. High School

  • Edna Karr High School

  • Eleanor McMain Secondary School

  • Frederick A. Douglass High School

  • George Washington Carver High School

  • International High School of New Orleans

  • John F. Kennedy High School

  • L.B. Landry High School

  • Livingston Collegiate Academy

  • McDonogh 35 Senior High School

  • Morris Jeff Community School - High School

  • New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy

  • Rooted School

  • Sarah T. Reed High School

  • The NET Charter High School: Central City

  • The NET Charter High School: Gentilly

  • The NET: East

  • Warren Easton Charter High School

 
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