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How long does entry level pay last?
I know that at first you get entry level pay in Certified Nursing Assistant but how long do you have to last to receive median level pay?
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elvia’s Answer
Entry level pay depends on the institution you work for.
For example my institution pays entry level for 6 months. Most places of work will evaluate at 3 months and 6 months with the 6 month mark being the time one gets a raise in pay.
Others pay entry level pay for a year.
For example my institution pays entry level for 6 months. Most places of work will evaluate at 3 months and 6 months with the 6 month mark being the time one gets a raise in pay.
Others pay entry level pay for a year.
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Cinthya’s Answer
As a new graduate CNA you will get the entry level pay. Usually pay rate changes with your evaluations, years of experience, and levels (like clinical ladder or a capstone/leadership project).
Just remember that each service line pays differently. So like Short term acute care hospitals (STACH) pay top dollar. Longterm acute hospitals pay on a different level - a little bit less than the STACHs. Then you have Subacutes, and Skilled Nursing Inpatient Facilities (SNF). And lastly the Home Health and private caregiver (which may pay more if it’s not thru an agency as you could negotiate your pay but it comes with a lot of risk of liability).
Also bigger companies or hospitals can pay more than smaller organizations.
Hope this helps.
Just remember that each service line pays differently. So like Short term acute care hospitals (STACH) pay top dollar. Longterm acute hospitals pay on a different level - a little bit less than the STACHs. Then you have Subacutes, and Skilled Nursing Inpatient Facilities (SNF). And lastly the Home Health and private caregiver (which may pay more if it’s not thru an agency as you could negotiate your pay but it comes with a lot of risk of liability).
Also bigger companies or hospitals can pay more than smaller organizations.
Hope this helps.
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Jason’s Answer
I agree with Michael. Spruce up your resume and start looking around after you get about a years worth of experience or more. A company won't automatically decide to pay you significantly more out of the blue. You will likely get smaller raises over the years unless you can get promoted. If you have an offer letter on hand that helps determine your market value. A company will not pay you more than they need to, so if they can keep you for entry level pay, they will.