Nursing Assistant Training in New Hampshire

State approved Nursing Assistant programs in New Hampshire are offered through several American Red Cross locations, community colleges, high schools (for high school students) and nursing facilities. The New Hampshire Board of Nursing requires that Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNAs) in New Hampshire complete a state approved Nursing Assistant training program and successfully pass a competency examination prior to being listed on the state’s Nurse Aide Registry. A list of the state approved programs can be found below.

Nursing Assistant training in New Hampshire prepares the student with the necessary basic nursing skills to perform in the LNA position. In brief, classroom and clinical instruction covers basic patient care training, medical terminology, control of infection, CPR and related career skills. The training program covers the knowledge base that is needed to prepare for the competency examination as well.

Free Nursing Assistant training can be found in New Hampshire for those working in a state licensed nursing facility. Filing a reimbursement claim for the Nursing Assistant program attended and testing expenses incurred by the LNA is an option for any LNA that has found employment with a state licensed nursing facility within 12 months of completing the Nursing Assistant training program and successful completion of the competency examination. Reimbursement forms are available on the New Hampshire Board of Nursing Website.

In many states, once a Nursing Assistant has completed their training, competency exam and been placed on their state’s nurse aide registry they are entitled to use the title Certified Nursing Assistant or CNA following their name. In the state of New Hampshire they are called a Licensed Nursing Assistant or LNA. LNAs work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. LNAs perform a range of duties that fall within their scope of practice and can administer medications to patients if they have a certificate of medication administration. More about the LNA scope of practice can be found on the New Hampshire Board of Nursing website.

According to the New Hampshire Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau, a Licensed Nursing Assistant makes a median annual salary of $27,200 and a median hourly wage of $13.09, both well above the national reported median for like professions. The New Hampshire Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau predicts 26% job growth for this and related professions, higher than national job growth projections. This data suggests a positive trend for the LNA career path and that it may be a wise time to begin searching for a Nursing Assistant program. Take the first step.

The Nursing Assistant position is often a starting point for many individuals looking to make their way into the rapidly growing field of health care. Many LNAs have continued their education and moved on to become Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Health Care Administrators and other advanced health care professions.

Health Care Administration or Management Degrees can also be an excellent way to enter the business side of health care. The rapidly growing field of health care needs educated businessmen and women.

You may also be interested in the Medical Assisting programs in New Hampshire. You’ll find career, school and salary information for this rapidly growing field of health care.
(Sources: State of New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services, New Hampshire Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau, New Hampshire Board of Nursing)

Nursing Assistant Programs in New Hampshire

(Sources: New Hampshire Board of Nursing Website – Nursing Assistant Educational Programs)

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