[real1143]

I am trying to see what LTC units in what areas pay the most for new graduates. I just met someone who graduated and said she is starting off with $19/ hour in Waterbury. I know you can make a lot of money with the state. BUt besides that what LTCs have good starting pay rates?

[bethinct]

I threw out last Sunday's classified of the Connecticut Post. There was a LTC in Ansonia looking for FT lpn's complete w/benefits. Payscale 22-35 per hour depending on expererience. I believe there was a pay differential for nights and weekends.
Connecticut Post has online classifieds and salaries are mentioned often.

[smokeyoaks82358]

Starting pay where I am, LTC/Short-Term Rehab, for an LPN is $25 per hour. Nice place to work and there's always overtime.

[real1143]

SmokeyOaks...I seen your other posting..I was wondering what town you work in?

[RXCT]

Masonicare has big $$$$ for most new LPN w/ good grades and high GPA; but, even better bene's.

[real1143]

Thank you RXCT, I heard the pay is well at Masonicare, but around my school they say that Masonicare will overexhaust you.

[xenogenetic]

I heard the same thing about Masonicare. A woman that I graduated LPN school with worked there right after school and had to quit after a few months because they just assign way too many patients to you. Pay was great...but as the old saying goes, "they don't pay you for nothing...there's a reason the pay's that high".

[RXCT]

Just to let you know ahead of time that so there isn't a surprise. On long term care (at Masonicare) you have 30 +/- patients. I worked LTC on a holiday to fill in and it's very busy but, most all patients are stable. Your med pass is heavy but once you know your patients/meds etc. it flows much better. The place is super clean and that means a whole lot to me. Also, other LTC facilities are going to give you 30 patients as well and don't let anyone fool you. I believe the closest LTC facility that only has fewer ratio's is in Essex (20 patients). You get the system down good after a few weeks and then your more comfortable.

[smokeyoaks82358]

Where I work in LTC I have 20 patients on my side. And that's how it is on the 2 short-term rehab. floors. Not bad! I would not want 30 patients to pass meds to, do treatments, doctor's orders, etc. I would be overwhelmed and feel that I was not safe in providing the care and attention my patients need. Have a great rest of your weekend.

[CT Pixie]

I just saw an add in the Connecticut Post for a LTC thats paying $22-32.25 per hour (depending on exp). One would assume the lower $22 would be a new LPN.