[Drifternurse]

Hello, I'm curious to know the types of LPN positions and respective salaries in Iowa. Also I'm interested in knowing if there is a state institution (something like an "Iowa State Hospital" that cares for mentally retarded/developmentally disabled adults,criminally insane, etc populations) and if so, where is that located and what are the salaries for LPNs there? Thanks for any input!

[mewmeow]

Originally Posted by Drifternurse

Hello, I'm curious to know the types of LPN positions and respective salaries in Iowa. Also I'm interested in knowing if there is a state institution (something like an "Iowa State Hospital" that cares for mentally retarded/developmentally disabled adults,criminally insane, etc populations) and if so, where is that located and what are the salaries for LPNs there? Thanks for any input!

Hi,

In the Quad cities LPN's make approx. 15.00 to 17.00 in LTC. Agency pays $20.00/hr.

Can't speak for hospital wages.

[purple_rose_3]

I work in LTC in Southeast Iowa and I make $17.39/hour

[DSM nurse36]

Yes we have one such place it is called Woodward state hospital in woodward IA. There are also a lot of places around Iowa that provide services to MR individuals in their homes.

[Drifternurse]

Thank you all for the responses; the information is greatly appreciated!

[ILUVNURSING_2006]

I just started working in an Assisted Living Facility near Davenport, I make $18/hr during the week and $20/hr during the weekend. I have just recieved my LPN.

[rlaurengirl22]

I live close to Davenport. Any weekend package openings that you know of?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by ILUVNURSING_2006

I just started working in an Assisted Living Facility near Davenport, I make $18/hr during the week and $20/hr during the weekend. I have just recieved my LPN.

[cewlmom3]

I work for the Dept. of Corrections in Iowa City plenty of mental health there.

[Cherokee RTW]

There are 4 State Hospitals ( psychiatric facilities ) in Iowa. One in each corner of the State. I can't attest to the wages of LPN's but they generally earn about $1.00 more an hour than do RTW's ( Resident Treatment Workers ) which are the equivalent of a CNA ( Certified Nursing Assistant ).
After working 26 yrs as an RTW my current wage is: roughly $19.60 an hour. I work in NW Iowa.

[midcom]

Originally Posted by Cherokee RTW

There are 4 State Hospitals ( psychiatric facilities ) in Iowa. One in each corner of the State. I can't attest to the wages of LPN's but they generally earn about $1.00 more an hour than do RTW's ( Resident Treatment Workers ) which are the equivalent of a CNA ( Certified Nursing Assistant ).
After working 26 yrs as an RTW my current wage is: roughly $19.60 an hour. I work in NW Iowa.

My class recently toured MHI in Independence. Several in our class live close & are interested in working there. We were told it is really hard to get on in these facilities mainly because they do pay better & it's a govt job. They don't have much turnover.
Dixie