School of Nursing & Patient Support (NPS)
Start Your Career in Nursing & Patient Support at CNM
At CNM, our Nursing and Patient Support (NPS) programs prepare you for a career in compassionate healthcare. You’ll learn through hands-on training in real clinical settings, guided by experienced faculty who value empathy, integrity, and professionalism.
Whether you're a high school student, adult learner, or career changer, CNM offers flexible pathways to becoming a nurse, medical assistant, patient care technician, and more. Join a community that’s committed to high standards and helping others.
Nursing & Patient Support Pathways for Every Student
NPS programs provide the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed to begin or advance a career in nursing and patient care.
Start strong with BPCS 1092: Basic Patient Care Skills, a course that teaches the core techniques and safety practices you’ll use in real-world settings, or select one of our programs below.
School of Nursing & Patient Support Student Spotlight
Meet the first graduating class of CNM’s Practical Nursing Certificate Program and learn how they turned their dedication into achievement and career-ready success.
The instructors in this program were amazing and always had my best interest in mind. My next step is continue in the CNM Nursing program to become a registered nurse (RN) and keep working to become a better nurse for my patients. — Anthony Muñoz
- The Office of Verification & Compliance will help you complete all clinical requirements before you visit a training site.
- NPS Challenge Exams are a great way to get credit for what you already know.
- Explore our NPS Handbooks to learn more about policies and procedures for all NPS programs.
- Check out the School of NPS Calendar of Events for upcoming info sessions, job fairs, and more!
- CNM’s Sim CATe program offers immersive, high-fidelity simulations across all age ranges and medical scenarios, giving NPS students realistic experience in patient care.
- Explore the support available to you from CNM Accessibility Services and the Veterans Resource Center, or explore our Services page for a full list of options.