West Virginia LPN Students

I am really not sure what the salaries are for your area and mine (Charleston). The only LPN I know does home health and has 30 years experience, so she makes more than many RNs!

I start school at Garnet on Jan 26. I am so excited!

Not sure what the hourly wage is for LPN is now. Do know several LPN's with many years of experience, they say hospital pay sucks. About $13.00/hr after about many years of experience. Many of the LPN's I know went to work in long term care to make more money, have more authority, and have job security. Hospitals are always talking lay-offs and LPN's are always considered first to go along with CNA's. I am sorry if I sound negative, I was proud to be an LPN, worked hard to get my diploma, and did great care compared to the RN's who made the bucks at that time.

I wish you well in your new career, I know there is a lot to learn but you can do it. Get some experience under your belt, both in a hospital and LTC. Then decide what you like best, sometimes it is not just the money that makes the job.

P.S. Where is the New River Technical School? Just have never heard of it and am wondering?

I have a friend whwo graduated from LPN in July and is making right around $10/hr at the Hospital Here inthe mid ohio valley!

Hope this helped

Sharon

Glad to see that you got in! Congratulations and I am sure you will do well! Maybe one day we will be working together!

Best Wishes

I hope you have a good experience at your school. The wage for LPN is $10- 13 starting in Parkersburg area.

It really is a shame that you had to go through that- dOnt let it discourage you. If you do, you have let them win the fight.

So sorry that happened to you. Take the high road and continue to follow your dream. Try another school. Garnet is good. Best wishes to you.

The hospital here quoted 9.50 an hour. I was very surprised when I heard that. That's less than I make at my office job.

Hence, I declined my acceptance letter. I've decided for that kind of money, I'm definitely going straight for my RN.