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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
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 532 5171
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
Criminal Record
Specific type of conviction prohibited
Education
Specific course required
Exam
State exam required
License Type
Register with licensing agency
License Updated
08/10/2023
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