Learn About the Nursing Assistant Rural Pilot
Recent state legislation (ESSB 5582 SECTION 11) calls for the launch of a pilot project to build partnerships between Washington rural hospitals and area high schools to develop the nursing assistant and healthcare workforce.
NA Rural Pilot Goals
The goal is to address workforce shortages by supporting students’:
- Nursing assistant education.
- Entry into the healthcare workforce.
- Advancement into nursing or other healthcare career pathways.
WABON Collaborations
Per the legislation, WABON will work in collaboration with:
- Rural hospitals.
- High Schools Health Training Programs.
- Relevant employer and exclusive bargaining unit partnerships.
- Nursing assistant-certified training programs.
- Department of Health.
- Department of Labor and Industries.
Other References
Flyers are available for easy reference:
- Rural Hospital & High School Nursing Assistant Partnership (high schools)
- Rural Hospital & High School Nursing Assistant Partnership (Hospitals)
- FAQ for High School Student and Parents
- FAQ for High Schools Leaders
- FAQs for Hospital administrators
Learn More
If you have an existing NA training program, or are considering starting one, and would like to learn more about Rural Hospital and High School Nursing Assistant Partnership project, please contact us at the following emails.
- Eunice Muriu, RN: Eunice.Muriu@doh.wa.gov
- Reuben Argel, RN: Reuben.Argel@doh.wa.gov