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Nursing assistant is one of the most diverse careers coming and going.  One minute he or she could be registering patients and the next be drawing blood.  It’s a career that rarely dull and often hopping.  Yet, working as a nursing assistant can provide you with a great opportunity to explore the field of medicine.  You will have many opportunities to interact with a variety of other medical professionals and technicians, not to mention many opportunities to watch, listen, and learn.

Nursing assistants work hand-in-hand with doctors, nurses, and administrators, often serving a vital and essential role as liaison between doctor and patient.  As a matter of fact, no facility, hospital, clinic or practice could run efficiently without trained nursing assistants.  They are great communicators, and versatile providers of emotional and physical support to clients and patients.

Through the avenue as a nursing assistant, you will gain vital skills in care giving, grow in hands-on experience, and, as in many cases, possibly be inspired to pursue a medical degree or establish a career in an upper level field.  Needless to say, working as a nursing assistant affords you, most of all, an opportunity to gain a perspective of the world of medicine and all those it serves.

Yet, the world of medicine is vast and wide.  Contained within it is a vast array of titles, specialties, and positions.  So, use your time as a nursing assistant wisely.  Do not be afraid to ask medical professionals and technicians in other areas questions. Engage with them.  Get to know what they do, why they do it and who they serve. Take advantage of the opportunity to explore areas in the medical field that is more befitting to you and your goals.

You do not have to have a doctor’s degree to have a fulfilling career in the healthcare field. All you need is a desire to serve and to bring a compassionate and caring touch to the lives of patients, often when they need it the most.