Nursing Aide/Assistant/Orderly

 

Career Description

Nursing aides, assistants or orderlies, also referred to as hospital attendants, provide basic patient care under direct nursing supervision. Typical work activities include attending to patients’ comfort, hygiene and
meals; assisting with patient mobility; checking temperatures and vital signs; helping patients keep
rooms and beds clean; and reporting any changes in patients’ demeanor or agility to the nurses or doctors
on duty.

Academic Requirements

Training requirements for nursing aides vary by state and by institution.

Schools

St. Louis College of Health Careers
314/845-6100

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Professional Associations

National
American Nurses Association
Discover Nursing
National League for Nursing

State
Missouri Nursing Coalition
Missouri Professional And Practical Nursing Student Loan Program
Missouri State Board of Nursing

Additional Information

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