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Medical Assistant vs. Certified Nursing Assistant: Which Path is Right For You?

Registered Nursing

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Overview Certified Nursing Assistants primarily provide direct patient care, typically in long-term care facilities like nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and rehabilitation centers. They work primarily in long-term care facilities.

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Full Practice Authority: APRN Readiness, Barriers to Practice and Access in South Carolina

American Nurse

Criteria for inclusion were currently licensed and actively practicing as a SC NP, CNM or CNS. Most respondents (n=323, 84%) provide primary care across various settings while a portion (n=43, 16%) provide care in acute care settings. This is especially true for primary, prenatal, and mental health care.

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