CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant


Certified Nursing Assistant – A certified nursing assistant helps a registered nurse with the health care needs of patients, although there are certain professional procedures which cannot legally be undertaken by a CNA. They often work in nursing homes or hospitals, assisted living centers, and sometimes even in private homes. Academic requirements include post-secondary instruction on nursing, which can be obtained from online schools or community colleges, after which you will be required to pass a certification exam. Individuals earning their CNA certification can expect to earn an average salary of around $33,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.