LPN starting pay $26.50!

[mustbegood]

My brother just finished up his LPN school a few months ago, he got hired here in the metro detroit area in MI for $26.50 starting.

I am attending the same school he went to, I am half way done and will be graduating in 9 months I was hoping people in other states could help me guide my search for high-paying LPN cities in different states.

[kythe, LPN]

One thing you need to watch out for with the particularly high paying jobs is what your work environment will be like. Some facilities pay well because it is the only way to retain employees because they are so crappy. You don't want to start off as a new grad (or even with experience) with a work load that is so unsafe you are setting yourself up for failure, just because it pays better than other places.

As an LPN, you will have a license to protect too, not just a job. You have to consider all the potential repercussions of working in different environments, not just how much money you can make.

[colorado nurse]

totally agree kythe just because the pay is good does not mean you will enjoy the facility. the money isn't worth your license being endanger or your well being

[mel82]

I totally agree, most facilities in this area that pay over $25 will have you "caring" for over 50 patients. Impossible! Dangerous! Would not do it! I have 15 on day shift, and 30 on 3-11. Most of my pts aren't on that many meds, most treatments are done in am, and it is a very well run facility with a staff that generally works well together. Unfortunately, I think in my area this facility is in the minority.

[puregrace73]

What school are you getting ready to graduate from here in Metro Detroit? That is a really high starting pay for sure. Its best to weigh your options, pros and cons.

[OgopogoLPN, LPN, RN]

That is awesome that LPN's are being paid well!!!! I'm in BC Canada and all LPN's in the province make $24.76/hour, even with years experience (whole 'nother story) Plus I'm casual so I get a 12.2% differential which equals $3.09/hour and shift diffs.

So if I do a weekend overnight, I'm getting:

$24.76

$3.09-casual

$1.75-overnight

$1.00-weekend =

$30.90/hour

[chevyv, BSN, RN]

Won't make that much if you come to Wisconsin

[Keenay99]

I am in NY now looking for a job, I am living in Brooklyn. Anyone has any idea where they are hiring now, I won't mind working in Queens, Bronx, Manhattan and Long Island area too. Or in Pennsylvania, somebody told me there are a lot of jobs down there. Any advice will be appreciated. I really need a job. I am an LPN.

[Keenay99]

Anyone in NY, please answer me, I really need help.

Thank you already for your reply:typing

[mustbegood]

I actually go to school in ohio because waiting lists and all that jazz. More than half of my class is from MI.

[Keenay99]

I sent this message already, I am rename it to see if I can find somebody to help me. I am in NY now looking for a job, I am living in Brooklyn. Anyone has any idea where they are hiring now, I won't mind working in Queens, Bronx, Manhattan and Long Island area too. Or in Pennsylvania, somebody told me there are a lot of jobs down there. Any advice will be appreciated. I really need a job. I am an LPN.

[NurseKitten, MSN, RN]

Don't come to Florida looking for that kind of money. BSN-prepared RN's start around here at 19/hour.

[GeauxNursing]

Keenay99: go to the New York nurses section and post your question. Maybe they will have some answers for you. Have you looked on Monster.com and careerbuilder? Have you checked out all the nursing homes? Are there any health clinics in your area?