I live in TN...worked in skilled rehab started out with 2 years exp. as RN (was LPN for 5 years) making 24.65 base pay plus 1.50 shiff diff. I interviewed with major hospital in nashville and they start RN out at 18.50/hr!!! That is RIDICULOUS for what you have to do and the responsiblity you carry just because you are an RN! 24.65/hr is NOT enough for an RN in LTC/SNF/Nursing Home either!!! You have to deal with alot of drama, not just patient care. So, good luck. Have you thought about going into a nursing speciality like ICU, CCU, Acute/Chronic dialysis? You would mostly likely make a little more. If you have been a nurse 4 years, you have paid you dues don't you think???? 19.79/hr is NOT enought money for what you do and for the responsiblity you carry. But thank God for a job. God Bless whatever you deceide to do....
Jan 25, '12 by zorabanksI live in TN...worked in skilled rehab started out with 2 years exp. as RN (was LPN for 5 years) making 24.65 base pay plus 1.50 shiff diff. I interviewed with major hospital in nashville and they start RN out at 18.50/hr!!! That is RIDICULOUS for what you have to do and the responsiblity you carry just because you are an RN! 24.65/hr is NOT enough for an RN in LTC/SNF/Nursing Home either!!! You have to deal with alot of drama, not just patient care. So, good luck. Have you thought about going into a nursing speciality like ICU, CCU, Acute/Chronic dialysis? You would mostly likely make a little more. If you have been a nurse 4 years, you have paid you dues don't you think???? 19.79/hr is NOT enought money for what you do and for the responsiblity you carry. But thank God for a job. God Bless whatever you deceide to do....