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Nursing Assistant

What is Nursing Assistance?

Nursing assistants, sometimes called nursing aides, help provide basic care for patients in hospitals and residents of long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes. Orderlies transport patients and clean treatment areas.

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Nursing Assistant

It’s all in the numbers. Choose your personal STEM path, and discover a multitude of possibilities. From certificate to doctorate and associate to graduate - learn more about creating your career in the world of STEM.

Total Jobs

22,970

Starting Salary

$10.25

Average

Median Salary

$12.81

Average

Experienced Salary

$18.14

Average

Jobs Added

435

Last 3 Years

Expected Job Growth in DFW

7%

Next 3 Years | National: 4%

Nursing Assistant Educational Pathway

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The academic requirements for specific STEM career tracks vary as much as the disciplines. For some fields, an advanced degree is a must, but for others, it depends on your career goals. Whatever your path, here is a summary of the degree options available to you along the way.

  • Required Education: high school diploma
  • Entry Level Degree: Postsecondary nondegree award
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