LPN Salaries

sandyth · Jan 9, 2004

I understand in Texas the pay is higher . Here in NC the range is 13.00-15.00/hr.

JoyceLynn · Jan 9, 2004

are you going on for your RN or are you going to work as a LPN for awhile? I got my LPN last May and decided to work as one before I went on to get my RN this coming fall.

If you want experience as an LPN and learn your MEDS.. work in long term care.. the money is better (at least in Colorado it is)

I got a position at a facility as a new grad making $18.. starting and got a $1 raise last week...

But since I am going back to school, I decided to take a position at the local hospital on the sub-acute unit..EXPERIENCE is priceless... but the pay is a whole lot less!!!! $14 starting and I will get a $2 raise when I am IV cert. which will put me at $3 less than what I am making now... but I will get the experience I need to go on with my RN..

here in Colorado the pay for new grads is from $14 to $21.. depending if you go prn, need benifits, or can work any shift....

I hope this helps.

:)

dragonfly954 · Jan 9, 2004

I am in fla.most LPN's here start at about 15.00/hr maxing at about 18.Some that work for an agency may make 20 or a little more in the nursing homes.

oceanblue · Jan 9, 2004

I've been an LPN for 12 years, I'm currently making $18/hr in Pa. I'm the Nurse assessment coordinator in a long term care facility.

SarahCeleste · Jan 10, 2004

Yes, I plan on continuing to my RN, BSN and eventually my Nurse Practitioners' License, but all in due time. I will graduate in May and will try to find a job, more than likely med/surg to gain experience and further my hands on education before embarking upon school once again. I have a better understanding of the wages now, thanks guys!