How much do CNA / Techs make?

williams3929 · May 17, 2008

From my knowledge they make around 7-8 dollars an hr. starting or 9-10 dollars depending on where you go. But don't take my word for it. I was trying to get into one of those programs with the hospitals or nursing homes. Dying to be a nurse one way or another. LOL

mdmomrn · May 17, 2008

At St Mary's Hospital in Southern Maryland they start at $12/hr but will get more depend on the shift. I think in Baltimore Area should make more.

skyblue77 · May 18, 2008

Wow, I really hope it's not 7-8 that would be a huge pay cut for me. I was thinking around 12 which is bad enough maybe I'll just keep the desk job and pick up a part time tech job when we're on break from school. Has anyone worked at tech part time after Fundamentals?

Jules A, MSN · May 18, 2008

I was thinking more like $12 also. I guess it depends on your situation because it is great if you can get hired on a unit and work there as a nurse when you graduate but I wasn't ever interested in taking a pay cut. :)

pinkiepie_RN · Jun 1, 2008

I work as a student nurse tech at GBMC and make $12/hour. Sheppard Pratt pays $11/hour + differential for a "mental health worker" which is similar to a CNA position. Hope this helps! GBMC is a great place to work!

MZTwin · Jun 3, 2008

dolcebellaluna,

What area/specialty do you work in at GBMC? What do you like/dislike about it?

Proverbs 16:3 · Jun 4, 2008

wow. I thought Maryland paid more than PA but it looks like i'm wrong. Students here make $14 to $16 on average. Some make more. Techs at my current hospital are started t $18 bucks. That's a little more than i make as an extern there but the thing is they do blood draws, i don't so that could be why.

I think $12 is good but $7 isn't worth my energy.

pinkiepie_RN · Jun 6, 2008

dolcebellaluna,
What area/specialty do you work in at GBMC? What do you like/dislike about it?

I work in Sherwood Surgical Center, which is the outpatient/same day surgery unit. I work in PACU and sometimes in holding. I love it because all the nurses are really supportive and they've all got each others backs. I think they're all honestly at least 20 years older than me and some are talking about retiring in the forseeable future, so the age gap is a little weird for me to adjust to sometimes (I'm almost 21). I'm not sure I dislike anything about it or the hospital.

I'm also working at Sheppard Pratt (right next to GBMC) as a mental health worker, which pays $11/hour but the job is pretty different compared to a medical nursing type job. Let me know if you need any more info.

student8520 · Jun 30, 2008

Where did u guys get your CNA training? About how long does it take? Cost? I am not yet in a Nursing program, haven't even started pre-reqs, however I am trying to map out my game plan. I currently work full time and was considering trying to get a job in a hospital to familarize myself with the enviorment etc. Is that a smart decision? Any others suggestions on jobs while beginning the journey, lol?

Thanks!

Atheos · Jun 30, 2008

If you are near the DC Metro area the pay is anywhere from 10-14 an hour. If you are that close though I would jump the border to VA where the pay tends to be higher.

Jules A, MSN · Jun 30, 2008

Where did u guys get your CNA training? About how long does it take? Cost? I am not yet in a Nursing program, haven't even started pre-reqs, however I am trying to map out my game plan. I currently work full time and was considering trying to get a job in a hospital to familarize myself with the enviorment etc. Is that a smart decision? Any others suggestions on jobs while beginning the journey, lol?
Thanks!

Hi, I think after your first semester in a nursing program you can just pay for your CNA license, at least that was how it worked for us if we wanted it. Community Colleges also have CNA courses. CCBC has one. Good luck.