[Mrs.Yost]

I'm in Chicago (somewhat high cost of living, but not really higher paying).

Day shift $22/hr.

Afternoon differential 2.50
Nights differential 3.25
Weekend differential 2.00

[RNnTraining1973]

I just signed my contract for my job in the ICU once I graduate....starting pay $26.35/hour. There is a hospital closer to my house (about 5 min away as opposed to the one I will be working that is 30 min away) that will pay $28.00/hr for the same shift (nights) I will be working, but it's a smaller, private hospital that I have NO interest in working at.

Melanie = )

[smile123]

Originally Posted by RNnTraining1973

I just signed my contract for my job in the ICU once I graduate....starting pay $26.35/hour. There is a hospital closer to my house (about 5 min away as opposed to the one I will be working that is 30 min away) that will pay $28.00/hr for the same shift (nights) I will be working, but it's a smaller, private hospital that I have NO interest in working at.

Melanie = )

Melanie brings up a really good point. Money is one thing, but consider WHERE you will be working. I would rather take a place that I feel comfortable at and will fit my long term career goals for less money than to be in a situation that would not make me happy in the long run.

Smile123

[alleycat]

WOW! I guess after reading many of the post I should be satsified wage wise after all. I am a LVN, now an RN IP, taking my NCLEX this month. I was having a difficult time accepting that I am now only making $1.25/hr more as an RN v.s. an LVN because of my length of time as a LVN my wages were considered good for where I live rural Northern California. I've been an LVN for 18 years, but only 2 years at the hospital I currently work at. My position as an LVN was eliminated and converted over to my new role. I have to agree that money isn't everything though, it is working and being happy with the job you do and where you are. I worked long hours and made TONS of overtime/double time at another hospital and wouldn't trade it for where I am now. I work on a wonderful Neuroscience unit w/17 beds. I tell people that when I came to work there, it was like dying and going to heaven. It truly is a wonderful job. Now that I will have my RN and being able to do everything MYSELF and not be "just an LVN!!" I am so much happier (other LVN"s don't be offended....many make that comment of "just an LVN" and it has driven myself and my other classmates that were LVN's NUTS!!) ....

[Rayrae]

I will be starting at a base pay of $17 per hour in Knoxville... but cost of living there is much cheaper than a lot of other places. Plus it is a hospital I am very excited about working at!!

[ER-RN-2B]

I'm in Springfield, MO. I have heard new grads start at 15.50 an hour here, 16.50 if I'm lucky. Cost of living is cheap, you can get a nice apartment for 600 a month, but the two hospitals here battle to keep wages low for us. Too bad I like Springfield so much.

[Sujeily Martir]

Originally Posted by jenniferhelene

Every area is different. In FL, pretty much the bottom of the totem pole, lol, starting pay for new grads is between $18-$20/hr.

...Jennifer...

I'm planing on moving to FL to work after grad. does that amount goes everywere in Florida or does it depend on where you are moving?

...Sujeily

[jimmy_d]

i was taking the excelsior college and someone asked this and was told it's $10-13/hour. they seemed pretty proud that they paid this MUCH. not kidding.

[Compassionate_Nurse]

north fla the average is 17-19$ central fl is a little better but not much. if you want tomake money then you need to move to tampa, miami, or palm beach. the thing about north fl though is the cost of living. I know adn's with experience who are making $100,000 a year as DON's and Risk managers. you can get a really nice house for about 200,000$ or a decent one for 100,000$. lots of good hospitals too, especially in Gainesville, Tampa, Miami, Jacksonville, Orlando. If you tell me a general area I could give you more info.

Originally Posted by Sujeily Martir

I'm planing on moving to FL to work after grad. does that amount goes everywere in Florida or does it depend on where you are moving?

...Sujeily

[SunnyChickRN]

Originally Posted by carrie12

Hey,

I live in Ohio. I just started the interview process and so far I've been offered 22/hour plus benefits up to 26/hour plus benefits. I'm taking the latter one, plus they said they'd pay off my school loans!!

hope that helps

Carrie

Hi Carrie...I'm just curious..I too live in Ohio...is the 26 and hour for an agency? I'm just curious because that is a really good starting rate...better than I have come accross. I may have to switch jobs!!