Worst: Your salary will be low. You have to remember that a CNA is an entry-level position. On average, CNAs make $26,000 according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. While you won’t be buying a yacht, or ordering those half-caff macchiatos everyday, you will be gaining valuable work experience.
Best: You’re gaining amazing job experience and getting paid to work in the healthcare field with very little training or schooling. Most healthcare roles require a degree, but as a CNA you get to work with patients after completing your training and certification. If you intend to stay in the nursing field, your stint as a CNA and work with medical staff will provide a realistic view of what it’s like. And, if you don’t like it, you haven’t invested four years of schooling.