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School District of New Berlin’s Nursing Program

Following completion of their clinical Employment Opportunities
rotation, students will register to take their
State CNA exam. The SDNB is now a reg- Students with an interest in apply-
istered test site to ensure that students will ing what they are learning in school in a
be able to sit for the State exam shortly fol- health care environment will be connected
lowing completion of clinicals. It is very to the SDNB Career and Service Learning
important that students make good use of Program to find an opportunity that matches
their study hall to ensure they are prepared their interests. We have a variety of opportu-
for the exam. Students who do not pass the nities offered by our health care providers,
exam will have the opportunity to sit at a some of which can be secured without a
future date at an additional expense. CNA certification.
Industry Mentorship, Post-secondary
Industry Certifications Education
A CNA certification allows students to Students enrolled in this program will
work in a health care setting as they complete be provided with access to industry mentors
high school, formulate their goals for their from our local business partners. Students
future, and evaluate options for their post- will also be provided with opportunities
secondary education. A CNA certification to visit a number of different companies
is considered both an industry and college and post-secondary education providers
credential. Some post-secondary institutions throughout the year to enrich what they are
consider the certification a prerequisite for learning in class and inform their Academic
certain majors and others provide scholar- and Career Plans.
School District of New Berlin (3.0) in addition to their CNA certification ship money to students who attain it.
by passing the State exam following comple- Students who have completed their
Program Objectives tion of the course. CNA and passed the State exam are eligi-
Given the projected nursing shortage in This program is open to School District ble to earn an additional credential through www.nbexcellence.org
the State of WI, the School District of New of New Berlin students as well as students the WI DPI Skills Certificate and/or Youth
Berlin has developed an on-site Nursing from other school districts through Course Apprenticeship Program.
Program to make it easier for students to Options. With only 20 spots available, New
explore coursework and careers in Nursing. Berlin students will be given first priority.
In addition to traditional coursework in
Health Science and Health Care Occupa- Eligibility
tions, students are now able to complete a Students must be 16 years of age by the
Certified Nursing Assistant course, includ- beginning of the program start date.
ing clinicals, and sit for the State CNA exam Grants to Secondary Schools Aimed
on-site. Course Overview
In addition, we have developed sec- CNA coursework is comprised of 50 at Strengthening Rural Healthcare
ondary and post-secondary course planning hours of discussion and 25 hours of skills
resources to allow flexibility for students training in our CNA lab. The course will be This spring, rural school districts will • Establish or strengthen a local
to earn transcripted credit, dual enrollment offered at Eisenhower. Students participat- have an opportunity to apply for grants of HOSA-Future Health Professionals
credit and AP experiences that will maxi- ing from New Berlin West will be provided up to $41,000 annually to develop new or chapter to engage students in leader-
mize entrance and expedite completion of transportation to New Berlin Eisenhower as expand career pathways in healthcare and ship, community health initiatives,
a 2-year, 2+2, or 4-year post-secondary needed. Once the course is complete, the stu- human services. A pool of $5 million over and competitive skill events
program in Nursing. dents will be placed in a study hall for the five years is being made available by the
remainder of the semester to being studying A minimum of twenty rural second-
Enrollment for their State exam. DPI from the Wisconsin Department of ary schools will be selected to participate
Students in the Certified Nursing Assis- Following completion of the discussion Health Services’ Rural Health Transfor- in this program. Selected schools must be
tant (CNA) program will receive high school and skills training, participants will complete a mation Program, an initiative by the U.S. committed to receiving funds for up to five
credit (.75) as well as credit through college clinical rotation at a skilled nursing facility in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Ser- years to build a sustainable program, ensur-
credit through the local technical college New Berlin. The clinical experience will take vices (CMS) to strengthen and modernize ing lasting impact in their communities.
place outside of school healthcare in rural communities across the The goal is clear: build a stronger, more
hours on weeknights United States. resilient rural healthcare workforce pipe-
(likely 4:00–8:00 PM) What can schools do with this line by connecting students to education,
and Saturdays (likely funding? training, and employment opportunities
6:30 AM–2:30 PM) to • Launch new or expand existing right in their communities.
complete a total of 45 healthcare and human services More details, eligibility informa-
hours per State guide- Career and Technical Education tion, and application guidance are coming
lines. The specific dates courses soon. Grant information and updates will
of this experience will • Create or expand dual-credit oppor- be shared at: https://dpi.wi.gov/cte/rhtp-
be chosen based on tunities grant.
the availability of the • Develop or enhance work-based Questions? Contact christina.patrin@dpi.
majority of partici- learning experiences in healthcare wi.gov
pants. Participants will and human services settings
be required to commit • Help students earn industry-recog-
to attend all clinical nized credentials aligned with rural
dates scheduled to stay workforce needs
registered for the class.