United States
Duke Health
Duke Health
Professional Nurse
Assistant
Program
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Welcome to the Professional Nurse Assistant Program
We're excited that you've chosen to bring your talents to Duke Health and kickstart your nursing career with us. As we prepare to welcome you to the program, please carefully review the information and resources listed below, which are designed to help you through the onboarding process.
Important dates to remember
Wednesday, May 1, 2024: Proof of Nurse Aide I registration and a copy of your unofficial transcript must be submitted using the link in your offer letter.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024: Selected applicants must be registered as a Nurse Aide I with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services by this date.
Monday, May 20, 2024: The Professional Nurse Assistant Program will begin. On this date, you'll also begin a program-specific orientation as well as a virtual health system-wide orientation. More information on both orientation sessions will be shared with you via email.
Sunday, July 28, 2024: The Professional Nurse Assistant Program will end. Before this date, you'll need to return your badge and any property of Duke Health to your direct supervisor.
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Determine housing, if needed
Although Duke Health does not provide housing for program participants, we recommend reviewing our Living in the Triangle webpage as you discover what makes the Triangle a special place. We also have additional housing resources available. Please contact
NR_PNA_Program@dm.duke.edu for more information.
NR_PNA_Program@dm.duke.edu for more information.
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Obtain your certification
You must be certified through the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as a Nurse Aide I by May 15, 2024. Duke Health is an approved testing site, in addition to many others across the state, that you can utilize through Credentia.
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Complete your new hire tasks
Within 90 days of the program start date, a recruiting coordinator will reach out to you via email to complete several new hire tasks, including a health screen with Duke Health's Employee Occupational Health and Wellness team. Read more about these new hire tasks and others.
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General program timeline
Week One: May 20 - 24
Attend a program-specific orientation session, where you will meet fellow program team members and learn more about your new role and scope.
Weeks Three and Six: June 3 - 7 and June 24 - 28
Attend touch-point sessions, where you will learn about new graduate nurse resume and interview skills and best practices. You will also learn about decompensating and Code Blue patient scenarios.
Final Week: July 22 - 26
Join us for an end-of-program celebration, where we will celebrate your journey with us and discover new graduate nurse opportunities across Duke Health.
Uniform requirements
All hospitals and divisions at Duke Health require program participants to follow the uniform guidance below.
- Solid Ceil Blue scrubs
- Undershirts are permitted in the following colors: ceil blue, white, black, or gray. No fleece is allowed while providing patient care
Stay connected with us
We're excited to officially welcome you to Duke Health and the Professional Nurse Assistant Program soon. If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to NR_PNA_Program@dm.duke.edu.
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