LPN New Grad Pay rate / Job Market In Cleveland / Akron

[RFWB]

Hey Folks -

Any input into what I can expect 6 months from now when I enter the cleveland area job market with my PN license? The only starting salary ranges specific to Cleveland that I've come across were provided by my school, and frankly they seem a little on the high side to me (not that I would mind that, mind you - but I'd like to be prepared for reality, too).

I'm interested in all settings, including acute, clinic, homecare, and LTC - so I'd be interested in hearing from ANYONE with ANY input on LPN new grad pay scale / LPN job market.

I'd post this in the LPN forum, but I haven't had any luck getting Ohio-specific info there.

Thanks!

[nursenorris]

I live in the canton area. I work home health and I make 17.00. When I work ltc I made around 16.00. I am sure being in the bigger cites you would make a little more. I hope I helped alittle

Amanda

[greatan]

I have done plenty of research in the Cleveland area. Area hospitals here are around $16.85 for new LPNs in hospitals, with I believe a 70 cent shift differential for night shift. A former classmate of mine got $20/hr for LTC for evening shift. Of course with the pay came a lot of pitfalls. 5 days of orientation, 25 pts, and med passes that were horrendous with absolutely no help from her fellow workers. Be careful of orientation. Always ask how long it is and what it involves. Good luck with school and your future job search.