Posted by Dawn (205.188.197.52) on May 07, 2001 at 20:32:54:
Hi, I just went through your board and I was shocked at the horrible pay rates for nursing assistants!! I worked as a CNA 14 years ago and at that time the pay rate was $8.32 hr. I've been told that this has gone up to $13.00 hr. in my area (Connecticut). I know how hard your job is and for someone to place a value on you of $5.45 is pathetic!!! The reason I found your site is because I've decided to take the CNA course again we have new laws in CT and you have to be state certified. Our local hospital starts off at $16.00 hr for CNA's. I can honestly say that I wouldn't be able to support my family (newly divorced) on 5.45 per hour.This IMO is a grave injustice to the hard work that goes along with being a CNA! Dawn Kosakowski