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NURSE AIDE
License Description NURSE AIDE

A nurse aide assists in the care of patients under the direction of the nursing and medical staff. A nursing assistant serves meals; bathes and dresses patients; measures and records food intake and output; takes and records temperature, blood pressure and pulse; sets up equipment; and moves patients. In home care, a CNA may prepare and serve food, change bed linen, change surgical dressings and assist patients in adapting to disability or illness.

REQUIREMENTS:
Satisfactory completion of training and examination requirements.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of a training program approved by the Board which consists of at least 75 clock hours of training including at least 16 hours of supervised practical training in a setting where the trainee demonstrates knowledge while performing tasks, under direct supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse, on an individual.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
Satisfactory performance on a competency examination administered and evaluated by the Department of Health via contract with a state-approved testing agency. The examination consists of a written or oral test (as selected by the individual), and a demonstration of skills test consisting of a demonstration of randomly selected items drawn from a pool of all tasks generally performed by nursing assistants.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:
At least twelve hours per year of in service training provided by the facility.
Licensing Agency
Department of Health
Division of Health Related Boards
Division of Health Related Boards
"665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor"
, Na 000TN-7243
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans Expedited processing is available for military and spouses
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Education Specific course required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 09/09/2024

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