Certified Nursing Assistants are called the front line of the nursing industry, and that implies more than you would think: Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that nursing assistants are injured more than any other occupation – more than warehouse workers, truckers and stock clerks.

Gov. Chris Christie rejected legislation Tuesday that would have required nursing homes in New Jersey to adhere to strict staffing quotas for certified nursing assistants.

Assembly Democrats have proposed legislation to improve oversight and the quality of care for the elderly in New Jersey nursing homes.