Name: The Future of Nursing Assistant Programs in High Schools and High School Partnerships
Start: 2026-08-04T11:00:00-0700
End: 2026-08-04T11:45:00-0700

The Future of Nursing Assistant Programs in High Schools and High School Partnerships

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT

Meeting Room # 2

High school Nursing Assistant training programs in Washington State are evolving to meet geographic and infrastructural challenges through creative high school–hospital partnerships, flexible scheduling, simulation, and in-school certification. By carefully aligning the Washington State Nursing Assistant Curriculum with high school frameworks, securing clinical and community partnerships, and implementing rigorous assessment practices, schools can expand access to NA certification, support local healthcare workforces, and provide students with valuable career pathways. The continued sharing of best practices and outcomes from these programs will be vital to scaling successful models statewide.

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Sandra Gonzalez Graham

Nurse Consultant, Washington State Department of Health, Washington State Board of Nursing, Nursing Assistant Education

Sandra Gonzalez Graham is currently a Nurse Consultant for the Washington State Board of Nursing with a focus on Nursing Assistant Education programs, including high school and hospital based partnerships in rural settings. Her passion for increasing education access to a diverse... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 2

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