Relevant Work Experience2+ to 5 YearsSalary35,000.00 - 46,000.00 USD /year----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ok 35k a year sounds great right? WRONG!
$8 an hour x 12 hours a day X 7 days a week X 52 weeks a year = $34,994 a year.
If I search other cities I can't even find a job opening or lvn/lpn. It is extremely hard to land a job as a LPN/LVN. You'll make far more as a construction worker, plumber, lawn mower, etc...
Hi, the salary rate depends on which state and area you work. In NJ depending on location the salary range for a new lpn from $18.50-$20.00 an hour with benefits. If you work per-diem you get paid more. State and County facilities pay a little less because of the many benefits they provide. I work for the county and make $21/hr with good benefits. As stated, it all depends the state and location within the state you are in.
Specializes in Med Surg, Pedi, Nursery, OB, LTC, Agency.
Well, $8 dollars is not good at all but I know some places will pay that little for an LVN/LPN, Hospitals in this area pay about $14-15, and nursing homes pay $16-20. That's why I do agency cause pay ranges $25-30. I know one agency that pays up to $39. Don't ask me how? but that is the only agency that pays that most are in the 25-30 range.
i work for the state(NY)....it is the highest paying job around here...16/hr..with raises..and great benefits..
to tell you the truth tho....i dont feel like a nurse most days....so i have been weighing pros and cons....lower pay and do nurse duties in a hospital..or stay where i am where i am sore from lugging,tugging and lifting.......i am not sure if it is my age starting to show(47) but after my3 days of work(i only workpart time) i am sore and just plainol tired....i hate feeling like this.....i do the work no problems...but after i get home and wind down....HOLY!
i am also thinking of taking2 pre req classes i need for theRN program......
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Hi, the salary rate depends on which state and area you work. In NJ depending on location the salary range for a new lpn from $18.50-$20.00 an hour with benefits. If you work per-diem you get paid more. State and County facilities pay a little less because of the many benefits they provide. I work for the county and make $21/hr with good benefits. As stated, it all depends the state and location within the state you are in.
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