The Nurse Aide II course provides training in select advanced procedures, such as sterile techniques, wound and tracheostomy care, respiratory procedures, catheterization, irrigation and ostomy care.

1. Read all requirements, costs, etc., of the Nurse Aide II course.
2. Review the Nurse Aide II course syllabus.

Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the skills necessary to qualify as a Nurse Aide II with the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Individuals must meet the following requirements:

• Possess advanced English language skills
• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a high school diploma or equivalency (must be submitted to your instructor)
• Have a current or active Nurse Aide I listing in North Carolina with no substantiated findings (must be submitted to your instructor)
• Can access a computer with internet service and the ability to access and use Blackboard. Students must use Chrome or Firefox web browsers to access Blackboard.

Applicants must purchase a CastleBranch package that includes a criminal background check, drug test and medical documentation manager. Watch the CastleBranch orientation video for more information.

All clinical documentation must be submitted to CastleBranch and fully approved no later than two weeks prior to the scheduled clinical preparation and orientation date. Check your class schedule for your exact deadline.

Costs and available financial assistance

• Tuition, including malpractice and accidental insurance fees, lab supply fee and a Campus Access Fee that includes a parking decal
• CastleBranch: Criminal background check, drug test and medical documentation manager
• Physical exam and immunizations using the college health form. Cost varies based on doctor fees and insurance. Check the clinical paperwork deadline for your class and allow enough time if you need immunizations.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the HCP CPR Certification is required. Wake Tech offers this CPR certification.
• Uniform: Navy blue scrubs and closed-toe, closed-heel, black, non-canvas shoes and black ankle socks are required for clinical (black sneakers are accepted). Cost will vary depending on the place of purchase.
• Other costs: Watch with a second hand and (optional) stethoscope
• North Carolina Board of Nursing fee for the Nurse Aide II state listing

Don't have enough money to pay for a course? Right now, Wake Tech's Propel program offers scholarships that cover the cost of registration and fees.

NOTE: The Propel Scholarship Application is currently closed and will reopen October 1.

Wake Tech also has scholarships tied to the Nurse Aide program, as well as information about available jobs at area health care facilities.

If you have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship to fund the registration cost of your Nurse Aide II class, email [email protected].

Professional licensure

Wake Tech academic programs (credit and non-credit) that are designed to lead to professional licenses are tied to North Carolina or national certifications. If you intend to pursue professional licenses outside North Carolina once you have completed your academic program at Wake Tech, please refer to the Professional Licensure section of the college's distance education authorization page for additional information.