πŸ“Œ Where is the school located?

  • 4000 Blue Ridge Rd., Suite 190, Raleigh, NC 27612

πŸš“ Where should I park?

  • Morning Classes: Follow the sign showing CNA Student Parking.
  • Evening & Weekend Classes: Park anywhere except specially marked spots (unless you have credentials for handicapped parking).

πŸ“‹ What should I have done BEFORE the first day?

Please ensure the following documents are submitted:

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  • Driver’s License
  • Social Security Card
  • Official or Unofficial Transcripts
  • TB Test completed within the last year

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Upload documents: www.sembraschoolcna.com/upload-documents

πŸ‘• How should I dress?

  • Dress comfortably for sitting in the classroom and practicing in the lab.
  • Scrub sizes will be taken on the first day, and scrubs will be ordered for you.
  • Scrubs are only required for Clinicals and typically arrive a week before they begin.

πŸ‘œ What should I bring?

  • Bring something to write with.
  • You will receive a highlighter which is yours to keep.

πŸ“š Do I need a textbook?

  • You will be given a textbook to keep. Feel free to take notes and highlight important information in it.

🍎 Can I bring food?

  • We encourage eating before class. However, if needed
    • Snacks are available for purchase ($1 each).
    • If you bring your own food, please clean up after yourself.

⏱️ Will there be breaks?

  • Weekend classes include a lunch break.
  • All other classes have short breaks for restroom use and stretching.
  • You may leave the classroom at any time, as long as it’s not disruptive.

πŸ’» Do I need a laptop?

  • No laptop is necessary β€” everything will be completed on paper.

πŸ“… What are the attendance rules?

  • Attendance is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHSS). You may only miss up to 6 hoursΒ in total.

Attendance Breakdown:

Time MissedCounts As
5–10 minutes1 Tardy
1hr missed = 1 absence1 Absence
3 Tardies1 Absence
1 Full Day on Weekdays (4 hrs)
1 Full Day on Weekends (6 hrs)
4 Absences
6 Absences