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nurse's aide

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nurse's aide (nûrsz)
n.
A person who assists nurses at a hospital or other medical facility in tasks requiring little or no formal training or education.
nurse's aide,
a person who is employed to carry out basic nonspecialized tasks in the care of patients, such as bathing and feeding, making beds, and transporting patients, under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse. Many hospitals offer education and orientation programs for newly hired nurse's aides and inservice education for continued training.
nurse's aide,
n a person who is employed to carry out basic nonspecialized tasks in the care of a patient, such as bathing and feeding, making beds, and transporting patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.


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