Do you have an overwhelming desire to help people? Are you compassionate? If you answer yes to both questions then you have the perfect qualities to become a nurse assistant. The position of a nurse assistant is not easy but it is rewarding. When you first become an assistant you may feel overwhelmed by the amount of work you are expected to do and the fast pace you are expected to do it. However once the work is done you will always feel a satisfaction that will only motivate you to work harder and become more compassionate towards the people you are taking care of.
When you decide to become a nurses assistant you must be serious and zealous about your work. If you choose the job just because it is a well paid job, then it may not be for you. You can't accept the responsibly of the job and then be lazy or behave rudely to your patients just because you have to much work or you don't like the people assigned to you. When you do not do your job with satisfaction, unfortunately the ones who suffer are the patients, the people you are supposed to be helping to feel better.
If you are a hundred percent positive that you want to become a nursing assistant you must have an almost never ending supply of patience and maturity. Why is patient and maturity necessary? When you become a nurse assistant, everyday you will experience task that will put your patience and maturity level to the test. (When you work in hospitals or in nursing homes, you will often come face to face with patients that are verbally and physically abusive towards doctors, nurses, and nurse assistants.) Another important quality you must posses is strong communications skills and the ability to work well with others. Teamwork is a necessity in the medical field, therefore if you prefer working alone then unfortunately a career as a nurse assistant is not for you.
Know that you know all the qualities a nurse assistant must posses; let's discuss what you need to become a nurse assistant. The process of becoming a nurse assistant is different for every person; depending on the place you want to work (Hospitals, clinics, or nursing homes are the most common places.)
Often, healthcare facilities will advertise free paid train courses in newspapers, this means that you study and work at the same time. (Qualified candidates usually do not have any kind of experience in the medical field.) You can also attend classes on community colleges or the Red Cross. Wile this classes last longer and are more detailed you will have to pay anywhere from $300 to $600.
Once you find a suitable program for you, learn as much as possible. However, keep in mind that nurse assistants perfect there skills mostly through hands on care. (While you are doing the actual process.) If you read this article and decided you have what it takes, then don't waist any more time. There are hundreds of sick people you can help.
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