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Jul 22, 2007 08:52 PM

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


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?

Thanks!

LUcy

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from zooz
Old Jul 22, 2007, 09:44 PM
Updated Jul 23, 2007 at 01:00 AM by zooz

Default Re: Nurse Aide - Nurse Assistant: What's the difference?
As far as I know, "aide" and "assistant" mean the same thing. Here in Oklahoma they are used interchangeably to describe CNAs.
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from 2bRnKim
Old Jul 23, 2007, 12:20 PM

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Yes, they are the same.
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from casi
Old Jul 23, 2007, 12:27 PM

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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
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from shulamite717
Old Jul 23, 2007, 05:23 PM

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thanks guys! i thought so too...but i needed the assurance...
i appreciate it!
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from umpalumpa14588
Old Aug 21, 2007, 05:23 PM

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They are in fact the same.
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