WDS Nursing Assistant Orientation

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WDS Nursing Assistant Orientation

See full course schedule here.

This course is included in the Next Generation Nursing Assistant – Train, Test, Work initiative. For accepted candidates, this Next Generation Nursing Assistant – Train, Test, Work course, and registry testing, are available tuition-free thanks to State of Minnesota funding to help with the nursing assistant workforce shortage. Participants are required to work as a nursing assistant after training completion.

Learn basic nursing skills including how to take vital signs, provide personal cares, and mobility assistance. Become prepared to work in nursing homes, hospitals, assisted living facilities and home care agencies. Be guided by a team of registered nurses who care about your success!

This hybrid course includes an online D2L component, required in-person East Grand Forks lab sessions, and in-person Crookston clinical sessions. Space is limited and the course will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Candidates interested in this course must register in advance. Your registration will be placed in an approval queue and college staff will reach out to you if there are still openings.

Individuals currently employed in long-term care, individuals not planning on working as a nursing assistant, or those needing to take a course only to fulfill an educational pre-requisite will be directed to other training options.

Upcoming Events

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May 1, 2025 3:00 pm

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Student Art Show

Experience the creativity and talent of our student artists at our Annual Art Show—where bold ideas come to life! Come hear the meaning behind their work as students share- 2:15 pm, Thursday, May 1.

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May 9, 2025 2:00 pm

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RN Pinning Ceremony (EGF)

Come celebrate with us as the 2025 Northland Associate Degree (RN) Nursing Students receive their nursing pins.

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May 9, 2025 6:00 pm

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Dine and Dialogue (EGF)

Dine and Dialogues bring neighbors together to learn from each other and share ideas on how to make East Grand Forks a more welcoming community for all! Join us for a free meal and good conversations!

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May 10, 2025 11:00 am

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2nd Annual Northland Automotive Career Day Open House and Car Show

Northland Auto Body and Auto Service Programs, along with TRF Street Wizards Car Club, will hold an open house in the Auto Program Shops. The event is FREE for everyone.