How much do you make? Feeling under paid :(

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I was curious to know what type of nursing you all do and what it pays in your area? I've been looking at other positions (home health, hospitals, and doctors offices) but I don't know what fair pay is. Several of the home health agencies by me pay $15/hr with no benefits!

You have to move to where the money is. I make $30.xx is Albuquerque. I moved here (moving expenses paid) for the huge bump in pay. With differentials I am at $35.xx to $38.xx.

I did not realize you we're talking about lpn wages. My wages are for a BSN, CCRN and 4 years trauma I icu experience.

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New grad $19.50 (LTC - Texas)

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Hi LPN2BSNRN,just moved to kinda isolated area,military base,far from the city,I need job even at home,pls tell me how u did find jobs,thank u

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Specializes in Emergency Nursing.

I started out at a hospital 2 years ago at $13.65/hr... yah.... Low Paid Nurse, indeed! lol

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Hi mmadbd3, I found my job 8 years ago.. I was looking in either Monster or Career Builders at the time, but if you google the company (i.e. United Health Group (for United Healthcare or Aetna, or Blue Cross Blue Shield) you should be able to get to their website and apply there. I know that at UHC, you can't just walk in and apply. We don't even have human resources on site, it is in Minnesota, we deal with everything on line or over the phone, it is the way with huge companies. But it s not a problem, they are really good at addressing stuff very quickly and your manager can always help if needed.

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LPN2BSNRN,thank you so much for ur time to answer my question,I'll do that,takecare :)

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Alaska LPN (new grad).

$18 an hr at Flu Clinic. $18 an hr at Urgent Care Clinic. $28 an hr at employee health clinic (all PRN jobs).....it all depends where you work. I know state jobs pay ALOT more for LPNs, around $26 starting wage for LPNs if you work at a jail or state nursing home.

But I'm not too worried about the wage, I just want the experience to make my resume' look good for when I graduate as a RN in May 2014. :)

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Ive been a LPN for a year. My first job I made $21.00/hr.. No benefits.. Since I dont work full time. My new job.. I get paid $23.47.. Again no benefits cuz I dont work full time.. I live in NYC btw.

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I did a lot of research on the salary for an LPN, and according to the BLS, the median salary for an LPN in PA is around $41,000. Is this salary with years of experience? Ok, now here's my problem......I make that amount now working in a mental health hospital as a Mental Health Tech. I am a little scared because the LPN program I've chosen is VERY expensive and I am seeing a lot of people posting about limited jobs, employment options and LOW wages for LPNs. I currently make $19.63/hr. with good benefits........will it be worth it, the cost of the program vs. my starting wage. I am NOT accepting anything under $18/hr. I know I have to continue my education because it appears that most LPN jobs are in nursing homes....I am not looking to work in that area of nursing. I will accept that, to gain experience, BUT I don't want to be limited to just that area...LTC/Nursing Homes and geriatrics. With all this in mind this is my plan:

I start an LPN program here in Philadelphia in December 2013, needless to say I am both excited and scared. I always wanted to be a nurse and have attempted an RN program numerous times, and have become frustrated with all the prerequisites and the ever changing TEAS test score requirements. I took the TEAS test for the LPN and surprisingly, I scored an 82%. I know that's high enough for any RN program. Most of the RN programs started already and I would have to wait another year to get in. So, I came up with my own plan. I will move forward with the LPN program and after each phase of the program I will take to the CLEP test to get college credit for that course (i.e. anatomy and physiology, sociology, psychology and algebra.. etc.) I will be learning the basics of these courses as part of the LPN program; however, they are not transferable to any college or university, therefore I have to take the CLEP exam for college credit. This will be a much easier and less expensive way to complete my prerequisites for an RN program while at the same time completing an LPN program. Upon completion of the LPN program I will start an LPN to BSN bridge program through ACHIEVE TEST PREP program that does credit by examination for my general education courses and nursing and clinical courses. This process will allow me to continue to work in the field while earning an RN, BSN. I did a lot of research and have friends that are RN who obtained their BSN through ACHIEVE TEST PREP credit by examination and have become successful RN,BSN. The only down side to the LPN program is that the school I selected is VERY expensive.....their tuition is ridiculous. That's why I am going to let them teach me the materials and then CLEP to get the college credit for it. I currently make the around the starting salary for an LPN in PA working in the mental health field now. I always wanted to be a nurse and becoming an LPN will make my dream come true after many years of trying. I can achieve my BSN within 3 years.....thanks to the LPN program, CLEP and ACHIEVE TEST PREP credit by examination program. With this plan, I feel motivated and encouraged because I think as and LPN I will be limited to working in an area I don't want.....geriatrics. Plus, the school I selected have a high employment rate right out of school, guess where......NURSING HOMES!! :no: I don't knock it nor am I above it, I just don't want to work everyday in a nursing home.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.
Alaska LPN (new grad).

$18 an hr at Flu Clinic. $18 an hr at Urgent Care Clinic. $28 an hr at employee health clinic (all PRN jobs).....it all depends where you work. I know state jobs pay ALOT more for LPNs, around $26 starting wage for LPNs if you work at a jail or state nursing home.

But I'm not too worried about the wage, I just want the experience to make my resume' look good for when I graduate as a RN in May 2014. :)

Sometimes the wages when you transition to an RN will make you :madface:...depending on where you work...just FYI, the "new grad RN" label comes on and it an employers market. :blink:

When I worked as a LPN in an acute rehab hospital, my rate was 23-35, depending in shift and weekend work...when I worked weekends, I made that amount. When I worked home care, I made about 24-27/hr; home visits 38/hr.

I'm making that now/mid-high 20s/hr because of being a 1 year RN...Next year, I will be able to go up the clinical ladder and having that "magical 2 years" experience-can't WAIT for the increase! :yes:

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.
I did a lot of research on the salary for an LPN, and according to the BLS, the median salary for an LPN in PA is around $41,000. Is this salary with years of experience? Ok, now here's my problem......I make that amount now working in a mental health hospital as a Mental Health Tech. I am a little scared because the LPN program I've chosen is VERY expensive and I am seeing a lot of people posting about limited jobs, employment options and LOW wages for LPNs. I currently make $19.63/hr. with good benefits........will it be worth it, the cost of the program vs. my starting wage. I am NOT accepting anything under $18/hr. I know I have to continue my education because it appears that most LPN jobs are in nursing homes....I am not looking to work in that area of nursing. I will accept that, to gain experience, BUT I don't want to be limited to just that area...LTC/Nursing Homes and geriatrics. With all this in mind this is my plan:

I start an LPN program here in Philadelphia in December 2013, needless to say I am both excited and scared. I always wanted to be a nurse and have attempted an RN program numerous times, and have become frustrated with all the prerequisites and the ever changing TEAS test score requirements. I took the TEAS test for the LPN and surprisingly, I scored an 82%. I know that's high enough for any RN program. Most of the RN programs started already and I would have to wait another year to get in. So, I came up with my own plan. I will move forward with the LPN program and after each phase of the program I will take to the CLEP test to get college credit for that course (i.e. anatomy and physiology, sociology, psychology and algebra.. etc.) I will be learning the basics of these courses as part of the LPN program; however, they are not transferable to any college or university, therefore I have to take the CLEP exam for college credit. This will be a much easier and less expensive way to complete my prerequisites for an RN program while at the same time completing an LPN program. Upon completion of the LPN program I will start an LPN to BSN bridge program through ACHIEVE TEST PREP program that does credit by examination for my general education courses and nursing and clinical courses. This process will allow me to continue to work in the field while earning an RN, BSN. I did a lot of research and have friends that are RN who obtained their BSN through ACHIEVE TEST PREP credit by examination and have become successful RN,BSN. The only down side to the LPN program is that the school I selected is VERY expensive.....their tuition is ridiculous. That's why I am going to let them teach me the materials and then CLEP to get the college credit for it. I currently make the around the starting salary for an LPN in PA working in the mental health field now. I always wanted to be a nurse and becoming an LPN will make my dream come true after many years of trying. I can achieve my BSN within 3 years.....thanks to the LPN program, CLEP and ACHIEVE TEST PREP credit by examination program. With this plan, I feel motivated and encouraged because I think as and LPN I will be limited to working in an area I don't want.....geriatrics. Plus, the school I selected have a high employment rate right out of school, guess where......NURSING HOMES!! :no: I don't knock it nor am I above it, I just don't want to work everyday in a nursing home.

As a nurse in your area, I was an LPN for 7 years. I made 41 grand in my first year; I worked in pedi home health and in acute rehab-not a nursing home. the next year I made 50 grand.

I have done home health, specialty clinics, acute rehab hospital, wound care, Peds, Medicare Chart reviews, and LTC-really not that bad; best place to learn your skills, focused assessments and time management.

You will be precepted in NHs in PN school. I know they still educate Peds and Maternity-not sure if they still rotate to observe maternity; when I went to PN school, we did L&D, post partum and nursery; we couldn't have assignment in the NICU (got to experience that in my BSN program)

It depends if you rotate in Peds; you may be able to rotate at a medical daycare...Inworked at one for years; there are medical daycares in the area that hire LPNs as well.

You will learn a lot; you will be prepared to step into the role of a LPN.

As far as finding work as a LPN in Philly, there are sub acute facilities in nursing homes that specialize in short stays that still hire LPNs, as well as hospitals that still hire LPNs for clinics, dialysis, wound care clinics, and private duty and skilled nursing in home care (after that 1 year experience); correctional nursing, and school nursing (title is health assistant). If you do end up in LTC, there are leadership roles that are available. I work with one now who is an acting unit manager and a unit supervisor.

Most pre-req's in the Philly are have not changed IMHO...it best to look at area schools you are interested in, and then take the pre-req's...at least A&P, micro and 2 Chems are still required; that is not going to change; as well as Psych and Sociology, and English I & II :yes: ; the test is requirement for the college completion, as well as program requirements.

I also suggest Excelsior directly instead of Achieve test prep-it's the same program (one of my LPN colleagues mentioned that to me) for your RN; HOWEVER, BSN is the golden preference in the area; I suggest LaSalle University's ACHIEVE program. It's a part time accelerated program and accepts LPNs (that are working). I HIGHLY recommend the program to area PN and LPNS. :yes:

Feel free to PM me more about being a LPN in Philly. :)

I enjoyed being a LPN immensely; I became an RN so I can certified in the nursing areas I worked in.

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New LPN of one month, Okla: $24 an hour working LTC, good benefits but expensive.

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