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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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Research Tips

Guide Notes:
Due to the broad nature of the medical field, this guide does not include keywords. For medical research, we recommend searching for the sub-field and the subject of interest. The sub-field section of this guide includes the type of healthcare environments where CNAs are generally employed.

If you would like assistance finding resources or customizing your search, please contact us at refdesk@wnc.edu and the librarians will be happy to help.

Sub-Fields:

  • Hospitals
  • Long-term residential facilities
  • Nursing homes
  • Hospice centers
  • Rehabilitation centers
  • Adult daycare centers
  • Clinical facilities

LoC Classifications:

  • R - Medicine (General)
  • RA - Public Aspects of Medicine
  • RB - Pathology
  • RC - Internal Medicine
  • RC321-576 - Neurology, Psychiatry
  • RC952-954 - Geriatrics
  • RD - Surgery
  • RG - Gynecology, Obstetrics
  • RJ - Pediatrics
  • RM - Therapeutics, Pharmacology
  • RT - Nursing
  • RX - Homeopathy

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Professional Associations

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The National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA)
The National Association of Health Care Assistants mission is to elevate the professional standing and performance of a CNA and other caregivers through recognition, advocacy, education and empowerment while building a strong alliance with health care providers to maximize success and quality patient care. (The Mission of NAHCA)