I’m currently in a program to become a Certified Nursing Assistant and I was wondering where I could get a job that would pay the highest salary. Prefer to work in Southeastern Michigan if at all possible. What I basically want to know is what are the rates for different types of workplaces and where are the best paying employers around the Troy-Auburn Hills area?

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