Science & Health
Nursing Assistant
By successfully completing the course, students qualify to take the state nursing assistant certification exam. A Certified Nursing Assistant credential opens many doors in the healthcare field. Nursing Assistants are immediately employable after passing the certification exam. Nursing Assistant experience often provides an advantage to students applying to LPN or RN college programs. Students can also earn 10 college credits at Everett Community College or 17 credits at Edmonds Community College via the Dual Credit programs.
This is a Washington State Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) Training Program, recognized by the Washington State Nursing Commission.
All health class students need to declare proof of insurance for internships.
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Biology and Health classes.
Meet the Instructor

Gwen Pilon
425-348-2227 | Email
Hello future Nursing Assistants!
Gwen Pilon comes to Sno-Isle TECH with 17 years of experience in healthcare. As a registered nurse, she has worked in pediatrics, neonatal intensive care, pediatric and adult clinics, urgent care, telephone consulting, camp nursing, staff education, home health and hospice.
She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Trinity Western University and a Masters degree in Nursing from the University of Washington Bothell.
She is passionate about empowering others with information and investing in the future of healthcare.