Learn with Elevation Academy School of Nursing

 Enrollment Requirements:

● Admissions Application
● Government issued ID
● Social Security Card
● Entrance Exam
● Must be at least 16 years old
● Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance (Level 1)
● No record of recent felony conviction, charges, or cited unprofessional conduct
● Proof of citizenship or legal residency

● Negative TB Test (results must be within 6 months of enrollment)

● Physical Exam 

● Hep B Vaccine or Waiver

● Covid Vaccine or Waiver

● Negative Urinalysis/Drug Test 

TUITION AND FEES

Total tuition is $1450.00 Tuition includes the following:

 ● Textbook and Workbook

● Skills Handbook 

● CPR and First Aid Certification

● School ID/Badge

● Lab Supplies

● 1 Set of Scrubs (Top/ Bottom) 

● Blood Pressure Cuff

● Stethoscope

Estimated additional fees that are not included in the total tuition (costs are a rough calculation of fees that may change in price depending on facility utilized for services)

● Urinalysis/Drug Test- $50

● TB Test-$ 40

● Physical Exam-$65

● Fingerprinting-$35

● Background Check-$85

● Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) Application-$100 (optional)

● Immunization- price may vary depending on the facility immunization is obtained 

● Headmaster Administered Arizona State Board of Nursing Exam-$130

The following resources are provided to obtain immunizations, physicals, urinalysis, and TB testing:

● AnyLab Test Now, 2048 E. Baseline rd suite C-5, (480) 503-9980

● Lab Xpress-Mesa, 745 W. Baseline rd #7, (602) 273-9000

● Oak Street Health East Mesa Primary Care Clinic, 2850 E. Main St #106, (480) 887-9855

Payment options are available. For more details call (480) 300-5408 or text @ (602) 874-3006

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) has an essential role on the nursing health care team. A Certified Nursing assistants aid patients with many tasks related to daily living and basic care. Certified Nursing Assistants work under the supervision of licensed nurses, such as Registered Nurses (RNs) or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). In most cases, CNAs, often, serve as the patient's primary caregiver. Additional duties performed include monitoring vital signs, bathing, eating or assisting with daily living.  Nursing Assistant skills are in high demand in convalescent homes, home health, and assisted living facilities.

According to the 2021 US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for a CNA in the United States is $30,290 per year. Additionally, The prediction of CAN job growth and sustainability is expected to increase by 5 percent from 2021 to 2031, (A higher growth rate than most other professions). According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an average of over 220,000 job openings for nursing assistants are projected for each year, over the next decade.