Q: WHAT IS AN NAR?

A: NAR stands for NURSING ASSISTANT-REGISTERED. This is a license that makes you eligible to work in a nursing home for up to 120 days prior to becoming a certified aide.

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Q: WHAT IS AN NAC?

A: NAC stands for NURSING ASSISTANT-CERTIFIED. This is the license you receive from the Department of Health-Nursing Commission after completing an approved nursing assistant training program and successfully passing the state examinations.

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Q: HOW LONG IS THE TRAINING PROGRAM?

A: The length of the training program is dependent upon the size of the class and will run four and a-half to six weeks. Other considerations for length of program is the scheduling needed to provide the minimum number of required hours for the certificate of completion and availability of clinical instructors, guest speakers, lecturers, and facilities. If a student does not pass the theory portion of training their facility-based clinical hours will be canceled and training end immediately. Consideration is provided on a case-by-case basis for continuation. In the event that a student has tried to ‘borrow’ test answers it is an automatic termination from the training program without any other consideration. All fee’s must be paid-in-full prior to the time of termination. If there is a balance due it will be processed for collection.

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Q: IF I'M BUSY AND CAN'T ATTEND CLASS HOW CAN I MAKE UP THE MISSED TIME?

A: Although it requires pre-approval you can attend the opposite class that you registered for by coming to the PM class if registered for the AM class and visversa. If that doesn't work there are practice labs that you can attend extra hours. Due to limited seating fluctuation is only possible with pre-approval from the scheduler. And, if you are not able to schedule the make-up time during the session for which registered then returning to another session is an option but includes an hourly rate.

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Q: WHAT TYPES OF PAYMENTS ARE ACCEPTED?

A: At this time it is possible to register on-line at the school's website through PayPal at www.medprep.com using credit/debit cards or placing an eCheck for approval. At the school you can pay with credit/debit, cashier's or personal checks, tuition vouchers from government agencies, facility-business checks, or by cash.

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Q: WHAT ARE VOUCHERS?

A: Vouchers are tuition confirmation to pay notices from government agencies, including but not limited to DSHS, an Employment Security Department, Dept. of Vocational Rehabilitation, Service Alternatives, or public & private health care institutions, employment agencies and other back to work programs.

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Q: CAN I MAKE PAYMENTS?

A: Each session the school’s owner will assist up to six students with payment arrangements. It is mandatory for each student to pay the reservation fee then a monthly amount can be established. There is a minimum payment amount expected. Otherwise the student is to pay the reservation fee of $75.00 to save a seat and the balance of $650.00 within the following 21 days or by the first day of the session (whichever comes first). The student also has the option to pay the total cost of $725.00 at the time of registration. The most common payment arrangement planned is $75.00 down and 50% of the tuition on the first day & the balance of 50% due at the end of the second week of the program although the school owner is willing to discuss other options.

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Q: HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE TO ATTEND THE PROGRAM?

A: Sixteen & seventeen require parents to sign the enrollment contract and if attending during a school year a written note from parents that they approve of the attendance; also limited to 4-hours per day.

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Q: IS THERE A DRESS CODE?

A: Yes, dark navy-blue scrubs (top & pants). No trim colors, no light, medium or royal blue. T-shoes are fine but ALL shoes must be WHITE, closed toe and clean. Street clothes are okay to wear the first week only. Other limitations apply and discussed on general orientation day of each session. The school's uniform supplier is Scrub-City, located at 7430 Evergreen Way, Everett, WA. 98203, (425) 220-8520. Visit
www.scrub-city.com or their location to see the 'student special'.

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Q: WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS?

A: Paper, payment (if there is a balance due), and any documentation of current CPR certification, Tuberculosis skin testing or (negative) prior chest x-ray or completed criminal background inquiry if done within six months of attending class.

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Q: WHERE CAN I PURCHASE A TRANSFER BELT?

A: A transfer 'gait' belt can be found at any medical supply store, pharmacy, and even at the school for a fee. (Sometimes it is part of our gift plan to students.)

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Q: HOW LONG IS MY TRAINING GOOD FOR IN WASHINGTON STATE?

A: One year but it is not beneficial to wait to take the state examination for any length of time after graduation. Student should plan on submission of testing and licensing applications with money order payments ready at the end of the session on the day scheduled to pick-up graduation packet from the school. Requires two stamped envelopes.

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Q: IS MY TRAINING GOOD FROM ANOTHER STATE?

A: This question is best directed to the Washington State Department of Health-Nursing Commission at (360) 236-2700. Interstate endorsements are available from one state to another.

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Q: CAN I CHALLENGE THE STATE TEST?

A: You cannot challenge the state test because you have prior education or experience but allowed your nursing assistant license to expire. There are time restrictions that would require you to attend training again and complete the state examination. Yet, this is another question that if you have trained in another state would be best answered by the DOH-Nursing Commission at (360) 236-4700.

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Q: CAN I APPLY IF ENGLISH IS NOT MY FIRST LANGUAGE?

A: Yes, but you must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend both the verbal instruction as well as the text and written tests. Only English is spoken at the school as will also be required in the auxiliary facilities for the resident care training. A pre-entry evaluation will be provided and it must be passed in order to attend the program.

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