Isn’t it strange how some of the most demanding healthcare roles offer such low pay? I’ve worked incredibly hard in positions that deserve higher salaries, yet I often feel underappreciated. It makes me wonder what really determines fair compensation in our field. Have you experienced this?

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😭Yes! I know this all too well. It's across the board low pay for CNAs. The only option is to spend more money on a degree or certifications to move up.

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Absolutely! Investing in education can feel like the only way forward.

its really a shame and people deserve better

Indeed!

The higher I go in healthcare, the less the reward in more ways than one. Now it’s like I work for less than minimum wage when all is said and done. It took 3 years for my pay as a nurse practitioner to rise above what I made as a registered nurse at the bedside. So now I barely make “more”, pay almost $800/month in student loans, have far worse health insurance, far more responsibilities, and work way more hours. Yet I don’t get compensation for all of the extra hours because I’m salary. And it costs a fortune to keep up with all of the required continuing education requirements, licensing costs, and other fees to remain compliant. Such a scam.

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