LPN starting pay $26.50!

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My brother just finished up his LPN school a few months ago, he got hired here in the metro detroit area in MI for $26.50 starting.

I am attending the same school he went to, I am half way done and will be graduating in 9 months I was hoping people in other states could help me guide my search for high-paying LPN cities in different states.

Specializes in Homecare, Public Health.

Connecticut has an excellant new grad LPN starting rate. My cousin just took a job with no expierence and benefits $24.75/hr LTC.

My first LPN job was $26.50/hr second shift years ago.

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New grad in NH - making $22. Going for RN next year....

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Specializes in Psych, OB-GYN.

My first job out of LVN school was $27/hr with benefits. Worked two 12s and one 8 to be considered full time. I'm in texas.

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Specializes in 5 yrs Med/Surg. 2yr-ICU/ER.

Ok, so I'm completely disgusted! I've been an LPN for 5 years and I make $17/hr then an additional $3/hr for nightshift in a hospital!!! And, I'm the highest paid LPN on my nights... I live 60min north of Atlanta, GA. That's great for you all who are making such high hourly rates...I just wish I was one of you!!

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I gather you work at the same company for 5 years? I know the feeling. It sucks because the new hire earns more than you do since current starting rate is higher. Apply at a another facility and I am sure you can get more with your experience.

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NYC-ALF- $28 per hour - no shift diff- no benefits. But there is OT after 40.

Oh yeah, I was a new grad with no experience in nursing.

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Specializes in Short Term Rehab.

I am a LPN in CT my first job I started at $20.00 then after 3months went to $24.00 my last job was $26.50.

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Specializes in LTC/Rehab.
I live in NY, not in the city, but upstate and as far as I know from looking for jobs, that's the going rate in these parts. about 25-26 /hr with differentials up to 35 for overnights.

Where in Upstate NY is that? I graduated and worked in NY and never made that kind of money, maybe I should have moved to where you lived lol

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Specializes in Med/Surg Tele; LTC; Corrections.

I'm in Houston, Texas and I make 25.00/hr 1.00 for nights 2.00 for weekends, with benefits.....Ive also lived in CT for 2 years and made like 30.00/hr but the cost of living is so much higher in the north than the south.

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Specializes in Med/Surg Tele; LTC; Corrections.

I'm at an LTAC hospital.

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Specializes in 5 yrs Med/Surg. 2yr-ICU/ER.
I gather you work at the same company for 5 years? I know the feeling. It sucks because the new hire earns more than you do since current starting rate is higher. Apply at a another facility and I am sure you can get more with your experience.

Actually that's the really sad part...This is my 2nd hospital, and I'm the highest paid LPN!! I've also worked home health. I would LOVE another job, unfortunately I'm a hospital nurse and LPN hospitals jobs are few and far between in GA.

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ANYONE FROM CHICAGO??????????????

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