Nurse Aide - Nurse Assistant: What's the difference?

Nursing Students CNA/MA

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I'm a CNA listed under NY registry. I've worked in GA right after I graduated, and now I moved to NC.

I'm looking for jobs but I don't see any listings for CNA's - but for Nursing Assistants.

My husband says the two are different, I thought it was both the same.

Can someone clarify this for me?:monkeydance:

Thanks!

LUcy

As far as I know, "aide" and "assistant" mean the same thing. Here in Oklahoma they are used interchangeably to describe CNAs.

Yes, they are the same.

Specializes in LTC.

They are all the same. In MN I am a CNA/NA/HHA/RCA/PCA/NAR/CNAR and I'm sure I could come up with a few more if I put my mind to it. When it comes down to certifications I'm a NA/HHA

thanks guys! i thought so too...but i needed the assurance...

i appreciate it!

They are in fact the same.

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