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This topic has been around before, but I was looking for something more up to date. Things have fluctuated in past two years or so. I know people are always looking for salaries and most of the time its for RN's. I'll start ;-)

Around the Cincinnati area here I'm not sure about the starting pay or pay in hospitals for LPN's. But I know LTC facilities are about 16 to start ranging up to about 22. I've seen ad's in the paper saying $24 but I don't know what that was for. Agencys are about 21-25 dollars for LPN's also. I believe Jobs are plentiful around here! Also when I was up in columbus, I heard an instructor saying they are starting their LPN's out with $27-30 while the RN's get about $40-50 ..I don't really believe that, but I just tossed that out there maybe for some clarification?

Hello everyone, I am interested in becoming an LPN. I have been reading the posts and would like to know what the duties are in the hospital and in home health. Are you an independent contractor in the home health field? Also does anyone know what Kaiser pays? I would like to work part time if possible. Oh, and does it make a difference if you have an Associates degree with your LPN certificate? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Melissa

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Specializes in ICU, HOME HEALTH, NURSING EDUC, CASE MGT.
Anyone know the going rate for Los Angeles? I have 5 years experience as a Hospital Corpsman (medic) in the Navy. That breaks down to 1 yr in an ER, 2 years in a FP clinic and 2 years in a physical therapy clinic. I challenge the board in July. Will my experience help me get a good starting salary or will I be looked at as a rookie since I have never actually been an LPN?

Hi jt9493,

Los Angeles has lots of employment opportunities for LVN"s. From hospitals, to clinics, home health, long term care, etc. Also, check with the County, City, and the Veterans Administration. I am not sure if California accepts Hospital Corpsman as a LVN. But, the only way to find out is to ask the California Board of Vocational Nursing. Here is their information:

Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians

2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Ste. 205

Sacramento, CA 95833

(916) 263-7800

Website: http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov

A Medic may be equvalent to a Nurses Aides, unless you have certified Paramedic training, then you will probably be in a different category. The BVNPT will determine if your Navy Hospital Corpsman training is acceptable. As for California LVN pay goes... here in Los Angeles, will depend on where you work, shift, part time or full time, per diem, etc. Bottom line for LVN pay can be from

$18 to $ 25 per hour, and it depends on your experience too. Best of luck in passing your exam, and finding a great job in the future. :smiley_aa One last thing, if you do get your LVN, there is the Managed Care industry....which is insurance. LVN pay is between $ 55,000 to $ 65,000 per year. :monkeydance: That's right! It's not a typo mistake. Hope this helps you.

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Specializes in ICU, HOME HEALTH, NURSING EDUC, CASE MGT.

Wow! How can anybody live on $10.95 pay per hour???? After paying taxes, despite a low cost of living in Oklahoma, a person still has to eat!!! How insulting for those nurses who live in that city/town! After all of that schooling, time, money, and sacrifice. Southern California has a high cost of living, high taxes, etc. LVN pay varies on your experience, shift, permanent status or per diem, part time or full time, etc. It depends on where you work: clinics, hospitals, long term care, home health, hospice, schools, correctional facilties, nursing education, managed care, etc. I have been a LVN for 21 years with various experiences. I have only worked in the managed care field (medical insurance) for only 18 months, and my pay is $65,000 per year base salary, benefit package is extra. I am very thankful to be blessed.

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:angryfire LPNs make $10.95 in oklahoma. :angryfire

miami lpn r@ 20hr:welcome:

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Does anyone know what LPN/LVN pay is for state of Louisiana? I'm seriously considering a move to that state.

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Anyone from South Carolina? I"ll be moving there shortly.

Pay in southern California in a snf is terrible. I started out making 14.00 an hour on the swing and noc shifts. LVNs do everything here except iv meds and messing with picc and central lines. It's terrible....A new admit will throw your med pass way off! I had 30 patients on the swing shift and 59 on the noc shift. I worked at another place for a short time and they started me at 17.00 an hour... I didn't have to admit people, but the care was horrendous there and I did not want any part of it.

I worked in LTC for 13 yrs and I know exactly how you feel. I have downgraded to retirement homes. It's less stressful even though it's less pay where I live.

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I live in S. Ca and am making 25.00/ hr now but we just went union!!:o

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The only way an LPN can make that kind of pay in my neck of the woods is if you work through an agency. In nursing Homes is the next best @$13 an hour for 10 years of experience.:madface:

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First, I would like to say that working in LTC is NOT downgrading!!! I am an LPN and have been for almost 30 years. I have worked in psych, addictions, MR and many other fields. I find that LTC is the most rewarding. I work with late stage Alzheimer's patients. Some of them are put in the facility and their family stops visiting because the patient doesn't remember them any longer. These people are still human with all the same feelings and needs as any other person. They seem me almost everyday and although they can't remember my name, they do remember my face and my compassion. They know when they are hurting or sad, they can come to me for TLC and lots of hugs. Please do not consider working in long term care as being the bottom of the barrell. These people need us, sometimes more than the patients that are in a hospital for a short period of time. Nursing is not always about quick fixes. There is alot more to it. LTC nurses are a special breed and it is not for everyone. You either love it or not. Do not do it if you're not committed to your residents. I make 23.00 an hour to do what I love. I am truly blessed, everyday, by my residents.

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Specializes in HOME HEALTH.

I read all of the post here about pay being this is my first time here and I agree with RN 815, agency and PRN are the way to go. For me I prefer the HOME HEALTH AGENCIES for the independence and self scheduling. I see anywhere from 5-9 patients per day. I work for 3 different agencies and range from $30-50 per visit. My average has been about $200-$300 per day. I hope that help for anyone not minding working out of their car. Personally, I LOVE IT!!

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Do be mad about $10.50 because in Mississippi starting pay is $9.02 for LPN's :madface:

Wow I sure hope you are wrong. $9 an hour is an insult!!!!!!:angryfire You can make more than that working at Walmart......I know a few grads and they started off around $13-$14 an hour!

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Specializes in LTC and Med/Surg.

I'll be taking my NCLEX soon and was wondering what the pay was like for LPNs in SC in hospitals and LTC. Any input would be helpful. Thanx.

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