NURSE AIDE (NA)

As a Nurse Aide (NA), you will be a vital part of patient's daily routine, progress treatment and recovery. Your skill and knowledge will help ease the stress of those in physical or emotional need, as well as, caring for patients, friends, family members when necessary.
NA's spends more time with patient than any other care provider and therefore in a better position to recognize any changes in condition. NA is an important member of the healthcare team who often holds a high level of experience and ability, but without certification is unable to perform some task of liability and legalities.
NA's are known by many names: Nurses, AIDE, Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Home Health Aides and more, depending on where you live and work.

NA's work in a variety of facilities including hospitals, home healthcare agencies, doctor's offices, patient's homes, mental health institutions, schools, private duty, assisted living, as well as, other nursing facilities.

NA's will experience approximately 35% growth between the year 2008-2016 according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.

The national annualized income data for NA's is $19,854-$27,347 according to payscal.com

Although the ANA reports that the majority of nurses are female, the ranks of male nurses are increasing, up to about 6% in 2004.

Male aides are in high-demand and most male patients prefer a male NA, according to allnurses.com