What Nursing
Assistants Do
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Nursing assistants are patient advocates. They may be responsible
for taking blood pressure, temperature, pulses, and respirations.
Nursing assistants provide direct care for a population that may be
in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, clinics, assisted living
centers, or at home. This involves personal care for people that may
include bathing, toileting, feeding, activities, and hospice care.
This occupation may be for some in entry level into any health care
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Last updated:
March 17, 2010
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