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!

Specializes in medsurg, clinic, nursing home.

Does anyone know what the payrate is like in Mississippi for new LPNs? I've asked in that forum but I guess no one wants to tell. I'll grad. this summer and some of my classmates seem to think it's over 18/hr. I love MS but that seems a little high for around here.

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Specializes in home health care.

hey mumpet5, i work in palm desert...ive been working for a homecare agency here, they are super friendly and supportive:nuke:...while ive only had my LVN for alittle under 2years, they are by far the best agency ive worked for, i think...im going back for my RN and they have been extremely supportive and flexible with my schedule...they are called MAXIM Healthcare, and they are always looking for good nurses, ive already referred 2 girls from my school...if youre looking for something, you should call them first..they really are the best!!!

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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.

exactly! I thought cali of all places would pay more than anyone in the country.

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

I'm a new grad, just started my position 3 weeks ago and I am making $19.00 an hour at an acute care hospital on day shift, full time, med-surg. I also work per diem in a surgical hospital and my rate there is 24.23 for per diem. I am in California. I am also IV certified.

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I am happy to say that I am a brand new liscensed nurse.I recently was liscensed in October and started my first job @ a nursing home/assisted living center in December. The starting rate offered was of 18.00/hr base pay plus evening/night differential.Per diem @ 22.00/hr. I would advise not to go for less than 19.00/hr least 19.50/hr.

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Specializes in Med Surg & Peds.

Newly graduated in Eastern KY...I have interviews this week...does any one have an idea what the starting rate for LPN's are? I appreciate the help.....

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I graduated in August and just started my very first job last week. I work 7-3 and make 25.10 an hour. I work in a pediatric rehab unit which is in a long term care facility. I love it so much so far. I live in new jersey

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Specializes in Med Surg & Peds.
I graduated in August and just started my very first job last week. I work 7-3 and make 25.10 an hour. I work in a pediatric rehab unit which is in a long term care facility. I love it so much so far. I live in new jersey

Thanks for the response...You make alot more up north than what i can find out around here...! Wish we were so lucky...I have only been told the starting rate from one hospital and it is $13.00...for new graduate..If anyone else out there from the eastern ky area could respond..it would be great! I was trying to find out before I go for interview tomorrow! LOL....Thanks again!

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Specializes in psych nursing.

At my psych/group home facility, I make 18.67 an hour, plus I get holiday pay, sick time, and up to three weeks of PTO. I work by myself with two other techs, I enjoy the job a great deal.

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Specializes in Licensed Practical Nurse.

around my way (nyc) its $23/hr $25 with night differential+$20 for being charge nurse! this is the lowest i've seen for ny or the lowest i've been offered, some agencies here in nyc offer $25- $30 with experience of course but check out salary.com its really accurate, in fact my salary is higher than what salary.com projected, oh well, just my luck!!

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My 1st LPN position paid $14 plus shift and weekend differential. I have over $13,000 in student loans and my payment is less than $70/month.

I think the higher starting wages for LPNs are those that have worked for a facility as an aide before becoming an LPN. My mother-in-law has been an LPN for 20+ years and she's not up to $18/hr base yet.

I was just wondering, were those stafford loans or private loans that check your credit?

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Specializes in LTC.
I was just wondering, were those stafford loans or private loans that check your credit?

Stafford loans don't check your credit. Private loans always do.

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