How much do CNA's make these days and is the pay worth the workload?

Nursing Students CNA/MA

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Now I know it will be hard work, that I am prepared for...

However, since I have been interested in becoming a CNA while going through nursing school I have heard everything from positive experiences to horror stories. One girl told me CNA's basically deal with the nastiest aspects of nursing and for the lowest pay. She told me I would be changing adult diapars all day for $7/hr.

Now I don't mind changing adults, but I at least need to know I can pay my bills if I take this job.

Also a local hospital offers paid training to become a PCT, so maybe if it's truly "paid" I should go for that instead....?

Suggestions?

I was offered $11 per hour but not until I get reciprocity and have certification in sate:( so I guess starting wage for a non experienced CNA in Cali is 11 per hour but nothing for me while I wait for reciprocity!

There are caregiver positions here that pay $9 per hour and do not require certification which is what I'm trying to do right now.

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Specializes in Transitional Nursing.

Jelly beans. I do it for the experience and because I love it. Anyone who does it for the money is out of their ever loving mind.

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