How to Become a CNA Instructor in North Dakota
As the baby boomer population ages, Americans face an increasing shortage in qualified long-term care workers, including certified nurse aides. In North Dakota, community colleges or vocational schools and licensed long-term care facilities are allowed to offer nurse aide training. However, for CNA graduates to be eligible for state licensing, a training program must provide a specific curriculum outlined by the North Dakota Department of Health. It also must be taught by an instructor who meets the educational and experience requirements in Chapter 33 of the North Dakota Century Code.
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Become a licensed registered nurse with the state of North Dakota by first completing a two-year associate degree or four-year bachelor's degree in nursing. After graduating, you will submit an application for an RN license to the North Dakota Board of Nursing. Upon approval of your application, the board will issue you an authorization to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses and provide you with testing locations and scheduling information.
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Obtain at least two years of hands-on nursing experience, at least one of which should be in long-term care. Apply to nursing homes, assisted living facilities or other long-term care facilities to gain experience.
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Take a course in teaching adult learners, as required by the North Dakota CNA training program guidelines. If you have experience in supervising nursing staff, you may be able to substitute your experience for formal teaching education. Maintain documentation of either your course completion or supervisory experience, since training program directors may need to submit your credentials to the Department of Health when making program changes or beginning a new session.
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Begin seeking employment as a CNA instructor. Contact local colleges or long-term care facilities offering CNA training programs to apply for instructor job openings, or propose starting a new program to your current or former long-term care employer.
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Tips & Warnings
You must pass the NCLEX-RN exam with a score of 70 or above to be licensed. Prepare for the test by reviewing your course materials, studying NCLEX exam-preparation books or taking online practice exams.
If you are licensed as an RN in another state, you can become an RN in North Dakota by applying for licensing by endorsement.
