LPN Salary

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I've been wanting to get into nursing for years. I made the wrong decision to get into teaching! One thing holding me back is how long it will take to get an RN, and the pre-req classes weren't offered during my summers off or at night, so I've been putting nursing off.

So now I'm thinking of doing LPN first, since it's only 1 year. But what do LPN's make? I just read they make $40,000 in Texas, which is great becuase that's what I'm currently making. Any info is appreciated! I don't want to take a year off work, burn up my savings, and end up making peanuts. Any advise??? I'm really passonate about nursing!

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas. Most of the LPN/LVN jobs around here pay in the $16 to $23 hourly range. You'll earn less money if you work at a hospital, clinic, doctors office, or school. The pay is more competitive in nursing homes, home health, hospice, and rehab centers.

I earn $26 hourly and have 4 years of experience. This is because I choose to work at a facility that has a history of deep trouble with state surveyors.

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There is a thread about this, do a search.

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Specializes in LTC, MED-SURG.

the pay definately varies by location, but one thing you might think about is finding an LPN course that is in the evenings. the school that i went to offered an evening option. that way you dont have to take a year off of work.

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