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Nursing Assisting

Is this event right for you?

You might enjoy this event if you:

  • Are interested in a career in nursing, patient care, or healthcare support roles.

  • Enjoy assisting patients with daily living activities and promoting comfort and safety.

  • Are passionate about safety, infection control, and ethical healthcare practices.

  • Like combining written knowledge with hands-on skills.

  • Want to practice real-world healthcare tasks that directly impact patient well-being.

Event Details

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Health Professions Event

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​Solo competitor

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Written test – 50 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes

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Skills demonstration (selected patient care skills)

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Round 1: 60 minutes
Round 2: 3–5 minutes per skill

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Highest Round 1 test score

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​Patient care procedures, infection control, anatomy & physiology, communication, ethical practice

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FORMAT​​​​​

​ROUND 1​​​

TIME LIMIT​

TIE BREAKER​

​ROUND 2

FOCUS  AREAS

Topics on the Test

1. Nursing Assistant Roles and Responsibilities– 6%​

  • Understanding duties, ethical/legal responsibilities, patient rights, and professional behavior.

2. Anatomy and Physiology– 20%​​​

  • Basic structure, function, and common disorders of body systems.

3. Infection Control and Safety– 14%​​​

  • Standard precautions, PPE, hygiene, and safety measures for patient and healthcare worker.

4. Communication / Culture– 10%

  • Effective verbal and non-verbal communication, cultural sensitivity, and documentation.

5. Providing and Reporting Care– 30%

  • Measuring vital signs, assisting with mobility, ADLs, and accurate reporting of observations.

6. Disabilities and Disorders– 20%

  • Specialized care for elderly, disabled, or chronically ill patients.

Study Materials & Practice

Key Official References:

  • Dugan, Diana L. Nursing Assisting: A Foundation in Caregiving. Hartman Publishing, latest edition.

  • Roe, Sue. The Nursing Assistant: Essentials of Holistic Care. The Goodheart-Wilcox Company, Inc., latest edition.

Event Day Checklist:

  • Photo ID for both rounds

  • Two #2 pencils (non-mechanical) with erasers

  • Manual watch with second hand

  • Barrier devices: non-latex gloves, gown, mask, protective eyewear

  • Gait belt (if required for skills)

  • Professional attire or scrubs suitable for clinical demonstration

  • Know the General Rules & Regulations

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