Any clinic LPNs?

[DirtRoads]

I am considering switching from LTC to a clinic. The hours would be wonderful (holidays/ weekends off . . . haven't had that since I became a nurse). On the other hand, I am sure there would be a decrease in pay to make up for it. I would like to know what kind of figure is reasonable as an hourly wage in a clinic setting. Thanks in advance. Feel free to PM your reply if you would like.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

When I lived in Southern California 2 years ago, the clinic LVNs were earning slightly over $15 hourly. I'm now in North Central Texas, and the clinic LVNs start at $14 hourly. In both cases, the clinic LVNs were earning $5 to $7 less hourly than they would have earned at a nursing home or rehab hospital.

[pagandeva2000, LPN]

I work in a hospital clinic, and our pay is the same for all LPNs in my particular facility, may it be med-surg, ER or clinic nurses. I do learn a great deal, from a different perspective. And, yes, I would not exchange my weekends of holidays off for anyone. I do work side jobs on the weekends, but it is because I want to, not that I have to, and that makes a big difference!

[Fiona59]

If you work in a hospital clinic, the wages are the same. If you are employed in a medicentre or physicians office there might be a dollar or so /hour difference. The benefits and pension plans are better in the hospital.

You have to check out your local job market.

[sharona97, BSN, RN]

My Last Salary in A Clinic Was $17.50. It was Unionized and I had lots of years of experience.

[SAHMU4IA]

The med center/hospital clinics in the Bay Area start new LVN's at $20-25 an hour, and then progressive wage increases. Not sure about private clinics.