LPN job market in NC

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Ok I have a friend with experience looking to leave a well paying job in FL as an LPN paying over 20 bucks per hour to move to NC with no job secure

I my friend crazy? How is the job market in NC for LPN and can you make 20+ per hour as an LPN or can you make that as an RN maybe

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where one might work (city, employer, unit, etc), shift and yrs lpn experience are keys to estimating $ per hour. nothing was mentioned except that your friend is an lpn.

jobs are hard to find in nc, just like most places (economy).

yes, many lpn's make over $20 hr in this state.

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I recently became a RN after being a LPN for 10 years. I made well over 20 an hour as a LPN, but unfortunately, did not go up much in pay once acquiring my RN. Most high paying jobs for LPNs are in LTC. Many nurses do not wish to work in this environment. I love geriatrics. Jobs are difficult to find in NC right now. I would secure a position or at least get several good leads before packing up.

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I don't know what area of the state your friend is in, but in the triangle(Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill) I see new listings for LPNs every day. A lot of them do not have the pay listed.

Also, the State of North Carolina has several LPN positions open right now in different cities across the state, and I've heard the benefits are incredible!

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