If you have ever wondered about being a nurse, what about starting your career as a certified nursing assistant?
It is a job that does not require as much education as an RN (Registered Nurse) but can provide you with the education and experience on your way to being one. A Certified Nursing Assistant, or, CNA, is a position you can start to see if nursing is the right field for you. Let’s start out with salary basics and go from there.
The average salary of a full-time CNA here in Colorado Springs is about $25,000. An RN’s salary is about $53,000. Salaries can go higher as you get more experience and training. A good CNA can earn up to $30,000 and an RN can get up to a whopping $72,000. These are good-paying salaries for a great career path if you want to be a nurse. Read more…
