Career fit quiz

Is Certified Nursing Assistant the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the certified nursing assistant career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the certified nursing assistant job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I’m comfortable helping people bathe and use the bathroom
Statement 2 of 8I have the physical stamina to lift, turn and walk all shift
Statement 3 of 8I’m patient with older adults and people with dementia
Statement 4 of 8I notice small changes in how people look or act
Statement 5 of 8I can handle sad situations, including end of life
Statement 6 of 8I might want to become a nurse someday
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 4–12 weeks training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $42,260 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) provide basic daily care (bathing, dressing, feeding, moving and monitoring patients) in nursing homes, hospitals and home care, working under the supervision of licensed nurses.

  • Help patients bathe, dress, groom, eat and use the toilet
  • Turn, reposition and transfer patients safely
  • Measure and record vital signs, intake and output
  • Observe and report changes in condition, skin or behavior to the nurse
  • Make occupied and unoccupied beds and keep rooms clean and safe

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