Basic Nursing Assistant

At the conclusion of the WNCC Basic Nursing Assistant program, the student will: 

• Demonstrate the basic skills required of the BNA role, including but not limited to vital signs, mobility, elimination, and comfort.
• Work effectively in cooperation with the health care team to provide direct care for patients with special care needs and unusual behaviors.
• Work in cooperation with the health care team to support quality of life and cultural and spiritual needs of the individual, including patients receiving end-of-life care.
• Communicate effectively with the patient, family members, and the health care team.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided in the medical record.

Nursing Assistants are important members of the health care team. They generally work under the direction of supervisory staff within a health care facility.

Nurse assistants work closely with patients on a daily basis to provide essential care such as checking vital signs, making up patient beds and assisting patients with tasks such as personal grooming. They can also assist doctors and nurses with basic medical procedures. As a Medication Aide, you'll learn the roles, responsibilities and skills needed to safely administer medications to patients.

Nursing assistants and medication aides work closely and under the direction of a licensed health care professional. They are qualified to work in a variety of settings, including: hospitals, rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, medical offices, and home health care facilities.

Basic Nursing Assistant Program Checklist

1. Connect with Your Campus to Begin Registration
   Alliance: 308.763.2002
   Scottsbluff: 308.635.6700
   Sidney: 308.254.7430
2. Contact the Business Office to Pay for Your Course
   Payment is due in full before registration is complete.
   Contact Info: 308.635.6020 or email: e-accounts@wncc.edu
   *Classes have limited enrollment; your account must be paid before registration*
3. Order Book
   Purchase your book at Buddy's Books & Bistro in person or order online.
   Department: NURA-Nursing Assistant | Course: 1195 | Section: ALL-ALL
   *Financial Aid or card payments are accepted.*

Want to get the process started online?
First you'll need to apply to WNCC. Be sure to select the "Non-degree seeking/Applied Health Form." Your student type is "Allied Health."

Note: if you get the process started online and do not hear back within 24 hours, connect with your campus to begin registration (Step 1).

In order to enroll in the Basic Nursing Assistant program, students must be 16 years old or older.

Alliance Campus
     Dates: February 11 – April 3, 2025
     Times: 5:00 – 9:15 p.m.
     Days: Monday - Wednesday     

     Dates: July 14 – 31, 2025
     Times: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
     Days: Monday - Thursday

Scottsbluff Campus
     Dates: March 25 - May 6, 2025
     Times: 5:30 – 9:45 p.m.
     Days: Tuesday - Thursday

Sidney Campus
     Dates: January 7 – February 8, 2025
     Times: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
     Days: Tuesday, Thursday & Every Other Saturday

     Dates: July 7 - 24, 2025
     Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
     Days: Monday - Thursday

Sallie Lucke
Health Occupations Training Director
luckes1@wncc.edu
308.635.6059

Stacy Ring
Workforce & Lifelong Learning Administrative Assistant
rings1@wncc.edu
308.635.6700

If your license was a Nebraska BNA license you will need to re-test (written and skills) for your Nebraska state examination. 

Re-test Information

Information for Nebraska Requirements