Education Pathways
A High School Diploma or GED to enter what is usually a certificate program.
Career Description
An Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) provides basic patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This care incudes moving patients, feeding, helping with toileting and bathing, and taking vital signs.
Work Settings
Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Surgery Centers, Rehabilitation Centers, Adult Day Care Centers
License/Certificate Program
- All 7 NH Community Colleges: Great Bay Community College, Lakes Region Community College, Manchester Community College, Nashua Community College, NHTI: “Concord’s Community College,” River Valley Community College, White Mountains Community College
- Concord Hospital and Merrimack County Nursing Home Training Program
- Exeter Hospital and Core Physicians Training Program
- International Institute of New England (IINE)
- LNA Health Careers
- Rockingham County Senior Living Apprenticeship Program
- St. Joseph School of Nursing
- Family LNA Program with Team Select Home Care
Read more about what’s involved in Nursing in “The Granite State PARTNERS Guide to Education and Careers in Nursing”