Are you a compassionate individual who enjoys working with people who need gentle care and understanding?  Would you like to be a part of a medical team that is experiencing a shortage in trained State Tested Nursing Assistants?   If you are that unique individual, Kent State Geauga is interested in talking with you about the newest offering, a State of Ohio certified course that prepares individuals to take the State STNA exam.

Students will learn basic nursing skills including infection control, personal care skills, mental health and social service needs, safety and emergency needs, basic restorative services and residents’ rights.  This 90 hour course, including clinical experience, is offered for the convenience of working individuals on Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 8:00 – 4:30 p.m., beginning June 12, 2008 and concluding August 24, 2008, a second session will begin on September 4, 2008 and conclude on November 1, 2008.  Classes will be conducted on the Kent Geauga Campus and at Holly Hill Nursing Home in Newbury.  Instructor Paula Leonette, RN, MICN, brings over 30 years experience in the healthcare field to the classroom.  Ms. Leonette enhances the learning experience with positive feedback and support.

Kent State Geauga is offering the STNA program at $590 which includes the book and student manual.  Students must provide at their cost, verification of a negative 2-step TB test, a BCI background check with no criminal history, uniform and shoes.  The STNA exam given at Kent State Geauga after the completion of the program will be at the student’s expense.

For more information please visit our website at www.geauga.kent.edu or contact Reina Taylor at:  440-834-3745.