CNA Pay around Philly?

[jellybean321]

Hey guys,

I'm about to start a CNA course that lasts about 12 weeks. (I'm also a pre-nursing student still getting my pre-reqs done at the same time) And I also want to note that I do understand after my first semester of nursing clinicals, I am eligible to sit for the CNA exam, but I won't get into the program for at least another year because of my schools waiting list (even though they claim NOT to have a waiting list, but thats besides the point), so before anyone mentions that..I am aware of that option available to me =)

Anywho, my question is, how much do CNA's typically make in the philly, pa/wilmington, de region at a SNF? At a hospital? ALF? I work in a SNF now but am not a CNA. I'm thinking I'm probably going to have to take a pay cut from my current job. However, I do not mind this at all, as I absolutely hate my job and miss that patient interaction that I used to have at my old job. So I just wanted to see what my options were out there. Thanks =)