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Advice: Job: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)It's not that bad It seems like everyones advice is negative. I work in michigan supposidly the worst state to live in work in with the economy the way it is right now. I make a little over 12$/hr and have medical and dental insurance. I think going back to school was the best thing I could have done. Yes I had to start at minimum wage for the first 2weeks but after that I got hired on full time. I just kept my previous job and worked both until I was sure I was going to have a full time job. Trust me its worth i...
Why go to school when I can just work as a P. A. Right now, I work in home health care. I have been working in this field for over 7 years. I have been with the state for 4. I have recieved 2 raises, 1 when I started and 1 last year.
There is a union out there for personal assistants. You don't have to have any experience to be a personal assistant. They have health, dental, vision, the works. They are even set with annual pay raises each year. In fact, this year, they will be making 10.45 an hour. Next year, over 11 dollars an hour.
I hav...
Hot Potato My advice would be to NOT settle for the first wage offered you. EVERY employer I've had for the last 3 years has offered me the lowest wage possible. I actually worked for minimum wage for 3 months (as a CNA) until I found a better job. Most recently I was offered 60 cents more than minimum wage. After 3 years experience that's a real kick in the gut. This is hard work. I am done settling for the first wage offered me. I WILL not remain a CNA because unless I work for a hospital, I can't seem ...
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 2 Feb 2010 | Individuals Reporting: 18,332
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FAQ: Job: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)How To Increase Your CNA Salary
Certified nurse assistants undergo training and pass an exam in order to gain CNA certification. Becoming a certified nurse assistant may already provide a salary advantage compared to salaries for nursing assistants who are not certified. But how can a certified nurse assistant increase his or her CNA salary? PayScale's CNA Salary by Years of Experience chart shows that gaining practical, on-the-job experience is a sure way to gradually earn higher wages. Education is also an important factor for increasing CNA salaries. With the current economic downturn, completing further Medical Education and training can be a key step toward making you a more valuable employee or creating job opportunities. Gaining further education could make the difference when it comes to negotiating CNA salary offers or getting a promotion.
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People with the job title Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.
Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties, such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens.
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