Salary as a CNA

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Hi all, What can I expect as a fair wage as a CNA. I know it differs from state to state, I am in Tennessee, any help would be appreciated! THANKS! :typing

In my area, CNA starting wage is $12.50-$16.75 in a hospital setting and about $11-$15 in LTC. Salaries vary greatly and are dependent on location, facility, extra certifications, and experience. And, like Stanley said, it's about selling yourself.

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Specializes in CNA med-surg.

what you make really depends on your area and where you work

my boyfriends mom is a CNA with 10 years experience and she works in a hospital, she makes 19.00 dollars a hour

i just got my CNA in may...

got offered a hospital job recently for about 13.00 dollars a hour

and currently working home health i only make 9.00

i live in southern california so the pay is better then most places, but you have to figure if you work in a hospital you will probably make the most and if you work home health will probably be the least.

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Specializes in Emergency.

Hey, im new, but um....basic fresh cna's here in Chicago (the actual city) pay starts around 8.50-9.75 for Nursing facilities and 10ish-18$ hospital, 19-22$ rehab and pct-er-icu tech for hospitals.

The real issue here is you are REQUIRED 6 months experience almost every decent nursing facility and 12 months for any hospital. So you might need to volunteer for 6 months to just get in the door. Luckily I am going to attend a free cna training at a nursing facility that guarantees me a job asap after I receive my state license.

I do wish you luck, but seriously don't choose to be a cna if your in it for the money. That always ends up bad.

J

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