Being an LPN in SC - Whats the Real Deal?

U.S.A. South Carolina

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What types of jobs can I get in this area? I had hoped to do hospital work for the benefits/shift options/advancement opportunities (want to go on for my RN) but it doesnt seem like there are any hospitals using LPNs anymore. I would like to avoid working in a LTC facility and I need to make more than $12 p/hr / 40hrs a week just to afford child care/loan payback/living expenses.

I can travel to Georgetown/Conway/Myrtle Beach/Florence areas. Any advice from seasoned pros?

THanks in advance! I cant wait to begin my nursing career. I just hope that it is not going to put me into debt to do something I love. (I am not in SC for the atmosphere unfortunately, just for my husband's job, so its hard for me to think about the "benefits of living in this area" when my house payment is $1100 p/mo for a $92k house due to taxes going sky high this year and I had to leave my family and beautiful surroundings in Florida to come here)

It really depends on where you work, a hospital could start you off around 12/hr but a nursing home could start around 20, not sure about Dr''s office, but that is in the Columbia are, not sure about the other areas..

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Thanks sahm02. I appreciate any info that is offered and if you could think of anything else that would be helpful to me I would appreciate it as well. Again, thank you so much.

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Once you decide which area you are going to move to then you can narrow down hospitals etc. There are four major hospitals in the Columbia area alone,along with urgent care faclities etc. So picking an area will really help in your search.

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I'm still just a student, but the small rural hospitals in my area are paying LPNs really well (they are also desperate for nurses). The numbers I've heard from LPNs working there are $19 to $21 p/hr depending on area. The LPNs have a full workload there and a lot of autonomy from what I saw at clinicals (up to 5-6 patients) and it seems like a nice work environment. PM me if you want details.

(I have no idea why they are paying so well, but while I havent had a job offer to confirm it, a classmate who's mom works there is already set to start working there after graduation and more than one prior student from former years of the program are working there and have said as much)

*this is something I've learned since I posted on this thread last :)

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missjennmb - i know this post is very old, but i am interested in your story. i am just taking the beginning steps in becoming an LPN and im a little scared. im wondering after 3 years - where are you in your career now?? how did it all turn out? ive never been in the nursing field before and im not sure where to start. hope all is well. :)

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Hi SC LPN's :) I know this thread is older but....... I plan on moving to Charleston area soon from Massachusetts. I am an LPN. I also hold esthetician and massage therapy licenses. Can I get a sound off on:

Your LPN salary

Type of facility you work in

What is the scene like for new grad LPN?

What chance with esthetic license & LPN license I have of working in Derm, plastic, cosm, medspa environment?

Would mean alot to get updated info on this thread. Thanks! :redpinkhe

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