What is the difference?

Nursing Students CNA/MA

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Specializes in CNA.

Hello,

I am confused :confused: between a CNA Vs Nursing Attendant I or II ? what is the difference ? and why its called different?

I read the duties for a Nurse Attendant I and there all same as a CNA. But I don't know what is it called NA?

If anyone knows this please explain to me. (oh, I am asking because there is a job opening for Nurse Assistant I and I want to apply, but I only have my CNA License. )

I would Really appreciate your help.

Thanks

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NA just stands for Nursing Assistant...which is a CNA. A CNA is a certified nursing assistant. You should be able to get a NA I job as a CNA. They are the same thing.

A CNA II is used in some places to describe an aide that has taken phlebotomy and is able to do blood draws and EKGs. But for a NA I job, you should have no problem.

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Specializes in CNA: LTC & DD.

In Oregon a CNA II would never ever ever do a blood draw, but you are allowed to hook up a heart monitor, do CBG checks, do some basic tests to check samples for blood, and a few other things. They're mostly skills intended for a hospital setting, where a RN might be too busy to do them but they do require some form of training/education to perform.

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Different entities have different job titles for their available positions. The best way to distinguish between them is to contact the HR involved and inquire.

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Specializes in 6 yrs LTC, 1 yr MedSurg, Wound Care.

We have had NAs work at my facility. They were people who were currently in a training program, but not yet certified. Therefore lacking the 'C'.

To become a level II CNA here in OK, you have to have been a CNA for certain amount of time (6 months, I think) then you can take the Level II class. I'm not 100%, but I think the class is something your facility sends you to. I don't think you can just go take the class. Like a referral. This may not be the case everywhere though.

My facility has been talking about opening up a "vent unit" on one of the halls and to work on it they were going to send a few of us to the class. The things I mentioned are what I found when researching.

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