LPN Wages

[mammaoftwo]

I posted on the Ky Board with no responses, so thought I would try here.

What is the going rate for a new LPN graduate these days? I don't think the hospitals here are even hiring LPN's anymore, so would be LTC or private duty, other avenues besides hospitals. Many thanks for your replies.

[pepperann35]

Starting salary for LPN's here in Florida is about 16 per hour in LTC. 16-18 hr. in home care. Much less if you work in a hospital or in a Dr. office. Hope that helps!:smiletea:

[pagandeva2000, LPN]

The LPN pay scale here in NE Pennsylvania is all over the board.

The hourly rate at the hospitals ranges from approximately $13.00 to $15.00 depending upon which one you work at. The nursing homes start at $15.00 and go to $18.00.

I'm currently working at the VA making $21.18/hour.

I have a few questions for you about the VA. I did hear that they pay LPNs pretty well and am considering them for myself at a later date (but in New York City). What are your responsibilities? What is nurse patient ratio? What are their shifts like? Thanks!

[swtxtc03]

I recently graduated here in California and I got 2 jobs. One is as an intake nurse at a home health agency. The rate is $22/hour. It's an easy peasy job. My other job is at a SNF for $27/hour. Also not signing up for benefits make your hourly rate higher. I get benefits from my home health agency job and I declined benefits on the other job.