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

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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

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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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Yes, they are the same.

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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

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

i appreciate it!

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They are in fact the same.

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