FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lewes, DE (September 19, 2005) - The Beebe School of Nursing is offering its fall Nursing Assistant Class from October 17 to December 13.  Upon successful completion of the 150-hour course, students are eligible to take the Nurse Aide Competency Examination for certification and may be considered for a position at Beebe Medical Center.

The course meets Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The first part of the course is classroom instruction and lab practice. The balance of the course is clinical instruction at Beebe Medical Center, Beebe Home Health and Lewes Convalescent Center.  The course fee is $950 and includes the book and certification exam fee.  A $150, non-refundable deposit is due by Sept. 29, and is required with the application to reserve a position in the class.  The balance for the course must be paid in full, or a payment plan must be initiated with the School of Nursing before Oct.13.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.  Upon admission, a criminal background check, drug screening, and fingerprints will be required.

For more information and an application, please contact the School of Nursing Office at (302) 645-3251.

Beebe Medical Center is a not-for-profit community medical center with a mission to encourage healthy living, prevent illness, and restore optimal health with the people residing, working, or visiting in the communities we serve.  For more information, please visit us online at <www.beebemed.org>.