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Nursing assistants, sometimes called nursing aides, help provide basic care for patients in hospitals and residents of long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes. Orderlies transport patients and clean treatment areas.
DutiesNursing assistants provide basic care and help with activities of daily living. They typically do the following:
Some nursing assistants also may dispense medication, depending on their training level and the state in which they work.
In nursing homes and residential care facilities, assistants are often the principal caregivers. They have more contact with residents than other members of the staff. Because some residents stay in a nursing home for months or years, assistants may develop close relationships with their residents.
Orderlies typically do the following:
Nursing assistants and orderlies work as part of a healthcare team under the supervision of licensed practical or licensed vocational nurses and registered nurses.
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Nursing assistants must complete a state-approved education program and must pass their state’s competency exam. Orderlies generally have at least a high school diploma.
Education and TrainingNursing assistants must complete a state-approved education program in which they learn the basic principles of nursing and complete supervised clinical work. These programs are found in high schools, community colleges, vocational and technical schools, hospitals, and nursing homes.
In addition, nursing assistants typically complete a brief period of on-the-job training to learn about their specific employer’s policies and procedures.
Orderlies typically have at least a high school diploma and receive a short period of on-the-job training.
Licenses, Certifications, and RegistrationsAfter completing a state-approved education program, nursing assistants take a competency exam. Passing this exam allows them to use state-specific titles. In some states, a nursing assistant or aide is called a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), but titles vary from state to state.
Nursing assistants who have passed the competency exam are placed on a state registry. Nursing assistants must be on the state registry to work in a nursing home.
Some states have other requirements as well, such as continuing education and a criminal background check. Check with state boards of nursing or health for more information.
In some states, nursing assistants can earn additional credentials, such as becoming a Certified Medication Assistant (CMA). As a CMA, they can give medications.
Orderlies do not need a license, however, many jobs require a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, which shows they are trained to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Important QualitiesCommunication skills. Nursing assistants and orderlies must be able to communicate effectively to address patients’ or residents’ concerns. They also need to relay important information to other healthcare workers.
Compassion. Nursing assistants and orderlies assist and care for the sick, injured, and elderly. Doing so requires a compassionate and empathetic attitude.
Patience. The routine tasks of cleaning, feeding, and bathing patients or residents can be stressful. Nursing assistants and orderlies must have patience in order to complete these tasks.
Physical stamina. Nursing assistants and orderlies spend much of their time on their feet. They should be comfortable performing physical tasks, such as lifting or moving patients.
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Gender | |
Female 78.1% |
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Unknown 11.8% |
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Male 10.2% |
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Ethnicity | |
White 65.6% |
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Hispanic or Latino 14.1% |
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Black or African American 10.3% |
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Asian 6.4% |
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Unknown 3.7% |
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Foreign Languages Spoken | |
Spanish 74.6% |
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French 8.8% |
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Dakota 2.1% |
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German 1.6% |
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Hindi 1.6% |
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Italian 1.6% |
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Swedish 1.0% |
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Portuguese 1.0% |
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Tagalog 1.0% |
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Russian 1.0% |
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Bengali 1.0% |
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Khmer 0.5% |
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Nepali 0.5% |
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Chinese 0.5% |
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Vietnamese 0.5% |
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Bosnian 0.5% |
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Carrier 0.5% |
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Polish 0.5% |
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Arabic 0.5% |
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Navajo 0.5% |
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Schools | |
University of Phoenix 15.5% |
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Kaplan University 12.3% |
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Hutchinson Community College 7.5% |
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Metropolitan Community College 7.2% |
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Johnson County Community College 5.2% |
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ECPI University 5.2% |
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Wichita Area Technical College 5.0% |
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Southeast Community College Area 4.4% |
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Neosho County Community College 3.9% |
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Rasmussen College 3.7% |
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Kansas City Kansas Community College 3.4% |
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Ashford University 3.2% |
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Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater 3.1% |
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Allen County Community College 3.1% |
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Remington College 3.0% |
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American InterContinental University 3.0% |
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Fort Scott Community College 3.0% |
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Iowa Western Community College 2.8% |
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Walden University 2.8% |
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Forsyth Technical Community College 2.8% |
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Majors | |
Nursing 40.6% |
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Medical Assisting Services 12.9% |
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Nursing Assistants 9.1% |
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Health Care Administration 6.4% |
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Health/Medical Preparatory Programs 5.3% |
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Business 5.2% |
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Teaching Assistants/Aides 3.1% |
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Medical Technician 2.5% |
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General Studies 2.4% |
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Psychology 2.1% |
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Criminal Justice 1.6% |
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Pharmacy 1.2% |
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Social Work 1.2% |
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Human Services 1.2% |
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Management 1.0% |
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Biology 1.0% |
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Health Sciences And Services 0.9% |
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Liberal Arts 0.8% |
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Education 0.8% |
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Nursing Science 0.7% |
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Degrees | |
Other 45.8% |
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Associate 18.5% |
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Bachelors 13.0% |
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Certificate 10.2% |
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Diploma 5.1% |
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Masters 3.7% |
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License 3.3% |
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Doctorate 0.3% |
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