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Students lack instructor for Nursing Aide program for six weeks, parents and students urge action
Summary
Parents and a student told the school board that the Nursing Aide II program has operated without a certified instructor for more than six weeks, leaving students worried about losing certification opportunities and disrupting career pathways.
A group of parents and a Smithfield High senior told the Isle of Wight County School Board the Nursing Aide program has been without a certified instructor for more than six weeks, creating uncertainty about students’ ability to complete certification and earn credentials.
Shannon Shiflett, a parent, said, “Students have now been in school for over 6 weeks without a certified instructor to teach the Nursing Aid program.” She said the gap has hurt students who planned to earn a professional…
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