On an average...how much does RNs and LVN new grads make in Sothern California?

U.S.A. California

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Im not sure..but in LA county I heard its like $20 for a new RN grad and $12 for a new LVN.

Please correct me if im wrong. It just seems too little.

Thanks a bunch!!

Man, I didn't know they paid nurses that low in SOCAL.

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New grads (RN) in san diego make 25-27$/hour on days with approx. a $4 shift differential. The pay is even higher in union hospitals. From what I hear, San DIego county is the lowest paid RNs

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This shows top pay, not new grad pay.

http://cna.igc.org/cna101/top5-1.htm

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It's nice to know what we should expect. Good website

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As a new LVN on Med/Surg in San Diego County, I was hired at $18 with a $3 shift differential... hope that helps.

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The salaries vary based on where you work. My son just graduated from LVN school and he is waiting for his license. Two of his friends just got jobs making $20.00/hr as new grad LVN's, but one turned down another position that offered a few dollars less but would have paid off her student loans. I don't know the going rate for new grad R.N.'s, but I know when I graduated 7 years ago, the salaries in L.A. varied. You have to compare salaries, benefit packages, etc.Some may offer a little less, but may offer tuition reimbursement if you return to school and more frequent increases. All new grads -please look at the whole package before you accept a position! If you can, find out more about where you are going to work from other nurses.

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Hecky poo....I was a travel nurse in Palm Springs, CA for the last few months, and they only paid me $27/hour! :rolleyes: Did they rip me off or what! And...I'm a "seasoned nurse" at that! :angryfire

You've got to be joking! I'm an experienced E.R. nurse, and even though I've never worked for a travel agency, I get calls all the time. Never been offered less than $41.00/hr and this is separate from the housing payment.

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The salaries vary based on where you work. My son just graduated from LVN school and he is waiting for his license. Two of his friends just got jobs making $20.00/hr as new grad LVN's, but one turned down another position that offered a few dollars less but would have paid off her student loans. I don't know the going rate for new grad R.N.'s, but I know when I graduated 7 years ago, the salaries in L.A. varied. You have to compare salaries, benefit packages, etc.Some may offer a little less, but may offer tuition reimbursement if you return to school and more frequent increases. All new grads -please look at the whole package before you accept a position! If you can, find out more about where you are going to work from other nurses.
hi, mind if i ask where your son's friend work?
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FOR Sutter Health in San Fran, new grads start at $35.00/hr. A recruiter just informed me two days ago. But a gallon of milk may be $100.00!

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Hi everyone, I'm doing so research on LA county and the surrounding areas. Besides UCLA, and Cedars, which other hospitals are in this area? Does anyone work in the area and care to share? Thanks.

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