Health Science Academy
Nursing
Building Compassionate Healthcare Professionals
The Nursing program prepares students for careers in healthcare by combining classroom instruction with hands-on clinical training. Students develop the knowledge, technical skills, and professionalism needed to provide safe, compassionate patient care while earning valuable industry certifications before graduation.
Through patient care simulations, clinical labs, and healthcare experiences, students build confidence while learning what it truly means to care for others in medical settings.
Course Sequence
Students progress through a four-year sequence that builds both technical skills and business knowledge.
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
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Certifications
Students earn industry-recognized credentials that prepare them for careers in nursing and healthcare.
Students may earn:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Electrocardiogram (EKG) Certification
- CPR Certification
Additional optional certifications include:
- Medication Technician (Med Tech)
"I've participated in HOSA events like Dental Terminology and Home Health Aide, which helped me explore different healthcare fields."
- Ava Escano (11th grade)
Competitions and Achievements
Students in the Nursing program expand their healthcare knowledge through certifications, HOSA competitions, and clinical experiences.
Achievements include:
- HOSA participation and competition opportunities
- Certified Nursing Assistant certification
- EKG certification
- CPR certification
Career Pathways
The Nursing program prepares students for careers across healthcare while providing a strong foundation for higher education.
Possible pathways include:
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Patient Care Technician
- Healthcare Administration
- Public Health
- Respiratory Therapy
- Radiologic Technology
Students also develop transferable skills including communication, teamwork, professionalism, critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and patient-centered care.
Student Voices
Learning Through Real Experience
Students regularly practice patient care skills, complete clinical simulations, and prepare for healthcare certifications through hands-on experiences.
Students strengthen their technical knowledge while learning the responsibility, attention to detail, and professionalism required in healthcare.
"Practicing nursing skills showed me how to apply what we learn in real-life situations."
- Chasidy Seymour (11th grade)
"The sterile processing simulation taught me how important it is to stay aware of every movement."
- Daniela Ayala-Maya (11th grade)
Teacher Perspective
Ms. Janet Jackson
"Our goal is to introduce students to the field of nursing early and give them a strong foundation before college."
Students gain both clinical and professional skills, including:
- Patient care and daily living assistance
- Vital signs and patient monitoring
- Blood glucose testing
- Infection control and patient safety
- Medical terminology
- Communication and teamwork
- Clinical decision-making
Successful students also develop compassion, professionalism, responsibility, critical thinking, and the confidence needed to provide quality patient care.
The program prepares students for college and healthcare careers through industry certifications, clinical practice, and hands-on patient care experiences that extend beyond the classroom.
Advice for Future Students
Students demonstrate that learning technical skills today can provide valuable opportunities for the future.
Program Legacy
The Nursing program gives students the opportunity to begin their healthcare careers before graduation through industry certifications, clinical training, and hands-on patient care experiences.
Students leave the program prepared for college, nursing school, and a wide variety of healthcare careers with the technical skills, compassion, and professionalism needed to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
