Could this be true or is this proud papa just bragging.

Berta · May 31, 2004

Where is she working? Can I get in??? :rotfl:

Hellllllo Nurse, BSN, RN · May 31, 2004

In my neck of the woods, new grads AND experienced nurses usually start around $18.hr.

2ndCareerRN · May 31, 2004

Well, you said large city, and a specialized unit. I suppose it is possible, for a per-diem position. But, I would question those wages with benefits.

bob

Hellllllo Nurse, BSN, RN · May 31, 2004

Yes, I don't really think a new grad could be getting that wage during a preceptorship or new grad orientation. Maybe in an area where the cost of living is really high, and after the nurse is no longer orienting, but on her own AND working per diem!

suzanne4, RN · May 31, 2004

Depends on where you live. There are actually some facilities in California that are paying that for new grads.

Hellllllo Nurse, BSN, RN · May 31, 2004

Depends on where you live. There are actually some facilities in California that are paying that for new grads.

Yes, but does a modest, three bedroom, ranchstyle house go for $250,000. or thereabouts in those areas?

Tweety, BSN, RN · May 31, 2004

Our per diem (no benefits, etc.) nurses can start out $30.00. So $32 is possible.

leslie :-D · May 31, 2004

yes that is possible. some of the hospitals in boston start in the $30's/hr.

Berta · May 31, 2004

yes that is possible. some of the hospitals in boston start in the $30's/hr.

Which one??? :uhoh21: I'm just South of Boston (20 minutes)and haven't seen that price. If they are offering that, it might be worth the horrendous traffic. Local hospitals are offering around $21 for new grads.

I'd love to get $30 when I graduate.

Berta

leslie :-D · May 31, 2004

Which one??? :uhoh21: I'm just South of Boston (20 minutes)and haven't seen that price. If they are offering that, it might be worth the horrendous traffic. Local hospitals are offering around $21 for new grads.
I'd love to get $30 when I graduate.
Berta

the brigham's for one. they just had a huge job fair too.

sharann, BSN, RN · May 31, 2004

There is a reason any hosp in the USA would pay a new grad that starting wage. WHAT the reason is, she will have to find out...There's no such thing as buy one get one free, you always pay dearly for the fisrt one.