Visit the Academy YouTube page for Intro to Nursing 1 & 2 to learn more about what to expect in this class.

For any questions about this course contact the Director of the Nursing program - Jan Rayl

• Students interested in starting the Practical Nursing program, must attend a mandatory parent meeting in-person in March 11, 2025 at 5:30-6:30pm or 6:45-7:45pm.  There are specific health requirements such as childhood immunizations, TB Blood Testing, drug testing and criminal background checks that must be completed by April 24, 2024 utilizing our vendor.
• Please contact your base school counselor if interested in a tour of the program and course observation.
• Students must purchase scrubs and meet current health agency requirements to participate in clinical experiences.
• This and all Nursing courses will be moving from the Plum Center to Falls Church High School Academy beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Course Instructors

• Doris Bennett-Brown 

And

• Yasmin Khan-Todd

Directions

Plum Center for Lifelong Learning (although this course is part of the Falls Church Academy Nursing School it is held at The Plum Center).

Course Description

This is a two part, full-year course. Students must register for both Introduction to Nursing 1 & 2 for the complete course.  Introduction to Nursing provides students with the opportunity to sit for the Board of Nursing NNAAP Exam to become a “Certified Nursing Assistant.” This certification is a nationally recognized entry level certification into the health care profession. Students must have a Social Security Number to be licensed by the Board of Nursing.

Level 1 - Fall Semester:

Level 1, Nurse Aide 1 is the first part of this two part course and emphasizes the study of nursing occupations as related to the healthcare system. Students study normal growth and development, simple body structure and function, medical terminology and are introduced to concepts of infection prevention and disease processes. Advanced on-the-job clinical experience in a healthcare facility may be available as a part of the course. Successful completion of the program may lead to employment in physicians' offices or clinics. Students must purchase liability insurance and meet current health agency requirements to participate in clinical experiences.

Level 2 - Spring Semester:

Level 2 course content progresses from Nurse Aide 1 and emphasizes advanced skill training and admission and discharge procedures. Students build on knowledge of diseases and body systems as related to advanced clinical care of the acute medical-surgical patient, the chronically ill, and the elderly. Advanced on-the-job clinical experience in a healthcare facility may be available as a part of the course. Students must purchase uniforms and liability insurance and meet current health agency requirements to participate in clinical experiences. Students successfully completing an optional 40-hour clinical rotation may be eligible to sit for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam.  Successful completion of the program may lead to employment in assisted living facilities, physicians' offices or clinics. 

Industry certification may be available as part of this course. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.