[Stray dog]

I'm nursing student in US. How much average LVN and RN earn per hour?especially in CA? Any info is appriciated.Thank you.

[baylay]

The State Board of Vocational Nursing has it posted.
$14 - $18 per hour
$29,120 - $38,016 per year is what they show.

http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/factvn.htm

[TheCommuter]

LVNs in Los Angeles County earn between $15 and $24 hourly. Generally, the doctors' offices and clinics tend to pay $15 hourly. Hospitals average around $17 per hour, whereas nursing homes and home health agencies pay between $18 and $24 per hour.

[Marr11]

Originally Posted by baylay

The State Board of Vocational Nursing has it posted.
$14 - $18 per hour
$29,120 - $38,016 per year is what they show.

http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/factvn.htm

This was updated October 2001 on the website...it should be higher now.

[Stray dog]

Thank you for your info guys.I appriciate that. what about RN? There's no difference of payment between nurses who are with AS and who are with BS? Any info is appliciated. Thanks.

[Bala Shark]

I am a recent grad LVN..I make $26 with health benifits..And I could make $28.44 without benifits..I live in North California..

[Stray dog]

Thank you for your reply. You work at hospital? RN can get more money in north california?

[TheCommuter]

Originally Posted by Stray dog

RN can get more money in north california?

Northern California nurses can and do earn significantly more money because the cost of living is so much higher, especially in and around the San Francisco Bay area.

[We'llSee]

I clicked on the link provided. It was very interesting, but it was also last updated in 2001!

[Stray dog]

Thank you for your reply. I see.North California is much higher than other states? What is the benefits for nurses in California?