LPN Starting Salary

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Hello

I am not an lpn but am thinking about becoming one and i have researched salaries.

I have seen salaries as low as $12 an hour and as high as $18 an hour.

What is the average starting salary for A NEW lpn?

Just want to know if I will be able to pay off my student loan!

I live in Michigan...does anyong know pay for LPN?

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Thanks for starting this thread. I am also thinking of becoming an LPN and was curious as to what the starting salaries are.

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Specializes in Geriatrics, OR.

Hello all,

I actually just passed my LPN boards and just got a job at a nursing home in the northern burbs of illinois a few days ago. I got a part time job at a nursing home as an LPN to make some extra money while i'm in an ADN program (graduating in May, hopefully, if all goes well) at a community college. Anyway, as a new grad lpn they hired me at $19.50/hr on weekdays and $20/hr on the weekends and in 3 months there will be a review for a possible raise. I hope this helps somebody out there!

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Specializes in TELEMETRY.

In Santa Ana California " THE OC" at th e hospital I work at on a med/surg floor LVNs make 17-18 dollars and hours; but I heard they make 17 dollars an hour at a nursing Home I don't really know what is the truth.

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I started as a new Lpn at 18.50 ph plus $3.00 shift diff

2 years later Im now at 21.ph $3.00 shift diff and 1.50 extra ph for med surg unit...

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Can anyone tell me starting LPN pay in Florida? Specifically Tampa/Clearwater area.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
In Santa Ana California " THE OC" at th e hospital I work at on a med/surg floor LVNs make 17-18 dollars and hours; but I heard they make 17 dollars an hour at a nursing Home I don't really know what is the truth.
That's horrible pay for Orange County, California, considering the cost of living is so outrageous there. You guys should be earning at least $25 hourly.
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hello guys!I am a registered nurse in the Phils. but i now live here in Germany with my US citizen husband.And i'm working out with my immigrant US visa bec. i want to go there and work as a nurse. I'm really depressed bec. the board of Nursing won't approve my application to take the NCLEX-RN exam just bec. i didn't passed yet my TSE/Ielts.Can i still work there even not as a registered nurse?

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My starting rate in Boston, MA was $23hr. But depending what shift you work there is also shift differential. My classmate that graduated with me is making $25hr working the 3rd shift.

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My first job 1 year ago as an LVN was in a nursing home/rehab, and made 22.00/hr. I have since worked in home health making 19.00/hr, 12 hr shifts, so I get time and a half. I just got hired at a correctional facility, will probably start at about $25- $26/hr plus state ben. I also live in CA, and have heard of LVN's making $30/hr, possibly more.

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Specializes in pedi, disabilities, school, geri, home.

I am not sure where you are looking for work, but I do believe you can make better money than that. And, your mom should most definitely be making more money than what she is making. I have been an LPN for 28 yrs and now making $25.00/hr. Keep looking for the right paying job. It is out there.

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My first LPN job is at an Assisted Living Facility. I make $18.00/hr during the week and $20.00/hr on the weekend. I live in Iowa, where living expenses are not too high. I have quite a bit of student loan debt, however if I would have only borrowed what I needed for school, my payment would only be $70/month.

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