ABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the recognition of graded nursing and its influencing factors among nursing assistants in elder homes.Methods A questionnaire survey was conducted on 116 nursing assistants.Results The nursing assistants showed insufficient recognition of graded nursing,there were significant differences in role cognition,operation and practice training,salary,and the nursing workload,there were no significant differences in working years and educational levels.Conclusions The recognition of graded nursing was insufficient.It is suggested to increase the role cognition education,enhance the theory and practice training,provide higher salaries and allocate workload reasonably to ensure the implementation of graded nursing and increase the satisfaction level of the elderly.