A certified nursing assistant helps patients with direct health care needs, often under the supervision of a nurse. Certified nursing assistants may also be called a nursing assistant, a nurse's aid, or a patient care assistant. ... Turning or moving patients. Gathering medical supplies.

What is a CNA salary?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median CNA pay per hour in 2019 was $14.25 an hour, up from $13.72 per hour in 2018. The national average annual CNA salary was $29,640, up from $28,530 in 2018 and $27,510 in 2017.

Which is higher RN or CNA?

Salary and Job Growth

Since RN programs are longer and more involved, RNs tend to earn higher salaries than CNAs. The BLS reports the median annual salary for RNs in 2018 was $71,730, while the median annual salary for CNAs was $28,530.