Nurse Aide Training at Newburgh Free Academy
The Newburgh Free Academy Health Science/Nurse Aide program began in 2006 with a small Nurse Aide Program for 12th grade students. These young men and women are now contributing members of the community as nurse aides, LPN’s, and nurses. Interest in the program has grown substantially since its inception, and in the 2018/2019 school year had 250 students enrolled in the pathway.
The Nurse Aide Program now teaches grades 10-12 in the health science pathway and had 60 students sitting for the NYS Nurse Aide certification exam in May 2019. The program is a source of inspiration academically, as students state that they “come to school because of this program”. Every student exits the program with the desire to attend college. Whether students pursue post-secondary education oremployment, every student is offered a job prior to graduation.
The Newburgh community strongly supports the program requirements through involvement in clinical rotation. Students are also supported and sponsored through a pin ceremony, scholarships, and employment. The community comes together to collaborate facilities, and in the 2018/19school year, held a “project hire” at the local armory. Employers offer resume-building, mock interviews, and other job-related skill assistance. Community support provides confidence to students and, in return, gives the community a continuous avenue for recruitment of program graduates.
Schools
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JOHN BOWNE HIGH SCHOOL Agriculture
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MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL Building Trades
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WILLIAM FLOYD HIGH SCHOOL Cosmetology
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KENMORE WEST & EAST HIGH SCHOOL PRE-ENGINEERING ACADEMY
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PNW BOCES URBAN FORESTRY
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SAUNDERS TRADES & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
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Questar III BOCES Criminal Justice
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Questar III BOCES New Visions Medical
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Questar III BOCES New Visions Scientific Research & World Health
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Questar III BOCES New Visions Visual and Performing Arts
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H.B. Ward Technical Center Early Childhood Education
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H.B. Ward Technical Center Automotive Technology
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H.B. Ward Technical Center Clinical Medical Assisting
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H.B. Ward Technical Center Nurse Assisting
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Newburgh Free Academy Nurse Aide Training
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Food and Finance High School Culinary Arts
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Greenville CSD Middle Level Program