Nursing Assistant’s Career

A nursing assistant’s job becomes a career when that CNA decides whether to obtain further education. Otherwise, the only option for higher wages is to stay on the job for more than four years to take advantage of experience and cost-of-living pay rises. Further education allows the nursing assistant to advance a career into nursing as an RN or as an LPN. Research sites such as Pay Scale to learn more about CNA wages.
    
To earn additional income, many Certified Nurse Assistants work double shifts. Some CNAs work a second job elsewhere, and can work 6 or even 7 days per week. Since no previous healthcare experience is required to become a CNA, this job usually pays between $9.50 and $12.00 per hour for the first four years. A CNA, who stays in this career for twenty years or more, can make about $12.00 to $15.00 per hour.

The previous hourly rates may vary depending on the type of facility chosen for work and the state where the CNA resides. Additionally, the CNA often can add more certifications to add value to a resume, and this is a great a way to add value to that paycheck in many cases.