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Nurse Assistants

Employment Prospects

Employers

Approximately 33 percent of the more than 1.4 million nurse assistants in the United States are employed in nursing care facilities. Others work in hospitals, continuing care environments, halfway houses, homes for persons with disabilities, and private homes.

Starting Out

Because of the high demand for nurse assistants, you can apply directly to the health facilities in your area, contact your local employment office, or check online employment Web sites and your local newspaper's help wanted ads. 

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