By Madison Lammon Why I want this Career I like helping people There is no needles involved It is...
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By Madison Lammon Nursing Assistant
By Madison Lammon Why I want this Career I like helping people There is no needles involved It is still in the medical field There is always job opportunities
Why I want this Career I like helping people There is no
needles involved It is still in the medical field There is always
job opportunities for this career
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What they Do Otherwise known as Nursing Aides Nursing
assistants are very important for people who are unable to
accomplish tasks on their own. They help people get dressed, eat,
bathe, and walk around the facility. They tend the patient to their
every need, from changing bedding, bringing meals, and cleaning up
their room.
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Nursing assistants are under the supervision and direction of
Nurses. They inform the Nurse about an changes of the patient, and
the total progress of them. They as well monitor vitals such as
blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration. Their patient
is their top priority, and should be very encouraging. Talking to
them, and being a friend in a difficult time is most
important.
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Places in which a nursing assistant would work would be:
Nursing Homes Hospitals Long term care facilities
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Basic Skills Needed Must be patient, understanding, and be able
to keep your wits. Following directions carefully is a must! Be
able to work under pressure Be able to communicate well
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Most States Require Nurses to be certified High School Diploma
Usually take less than a year to be certified Take courses in
nutrition, nursing skills, basic anatomy, and infection control.
Some states require a certification test, in others, you are
certified as soon as you graduate.
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Working as a Nursing assistant can be extremely physically
demanding. Pushing wheel chairs, help patients out of bed, lifting
and bending, and being a support for patients when they walk. Back
problems are common among this job. It can be mentally demanding
too, as they work with the severely ill, and elderly. Some of the
patients arent cooperative along with some of the family members
sometimes, too. Nursing assistants are exposed to many infectious
diseases and must take many precautions so they do not contract
them.
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Wages in South Dakota can differ from Experience, position,
education, and place of work. National average for Nursing
assistants is about $12 per hour, and most work 40 hour weeks. This
chart is based on the wages in South Dakota of Nursing Aids,
Orderlies, and Attendants. ExperienceHourlyAnnually Entry
Wage$9.45$19,660 Median Wage$10.63$22,120 Experienced
Wage$11.97$24,900
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In this job area, there are a total of 7,175 employment
opportunities in 2018 in South Dakota. Nationally, its 1,745,800.
Annual openings is 42,230.
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http://www.citytowninfo.com/career-and-education-news/articles/pilot-program-will-
graduate-high-school-students-after-two-years-10021802
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Certified-Nursing-Assistant/168815892900
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