### Question
How is the term nurse aide defined?


### Answer
The term **nurse aide** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1396r* as the following:

> any individual providing nursing or nursing-related services to residents in a nursing facility, but does not include an individual—


(i) who is a licensed health professional (as defined in subparagraph (G)) or a registered dietician, or


(ii) who volunteers to provide such services without monetary compensation

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1396r*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XIX-GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS**

