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Nurse Aides, also known as Nursing Assistants, are an integral part of the nursing profession. They provide basic patient care and help nurses with tasks such as taking vital signs, bathing and dressing patients, and helping them move around. They also provide emotional support to patients and their families. Nurse Aides are employed in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and home health care agencies. Nurse Aides must complete a state-approved training program and pass a competency exam in order to become certified. They must also complete continuing education courses to maintain their certification. In addition, many states require Nurse Aides to be registered with the state in order to work in a nursing home or home health care agency. The Nurse Aide market is highly competitive, with many companies offering training and certification programs. Companies such as American Red Cross, Prometric, and Pearson VUE offer certification exams and continuing education courses. Other companies, such as Nurse Aide Training Solutions and Nurse Aide Academy, provide online training programs. Additionally, many hospitals and nursing homes offer on-site training programs for Nurse Aides. Show Less Read more