LPN's is this true?

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Hello Everyone

I start the LPN program in January at Medtech College (Indianapolis)and one of things the director told me didn't quite sit right with me. She said she had receieved an email from the lady who does career placement , earlier that day and LPNs fresh out of school were making between 19.00 and 22.00 dollars an hour. I am not in the field(yet) but from what I read a couple of post down that sounds a little high for a new grad. I was thinking of making between $15-$17 after I graduate. Who is closer to the ball me or the school? LPNs please let me know what you think!!!

Specializes in Corrections & Developmental Disabilities.

The highest paying states for nursing are New York and California... Pennsylvania, Arizona & Colorado also pay quite well in the larger metro areas.

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Specializes in LTC, Surg.

(DNS in NM) We hire brand-spanker LPNs for 19 an hour. LTC

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When people are looking at the pay scale they should also look at the cost of living in that area. How much house can you get for $100,000? How much is car fuel? Are you using heating oil or electric? How much of your health insurance is your employer going to pay? What is the cost of food in that area? How far must you travel to the nearest large shopping area?

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Excellent reply! We were thinking of moving to Florida a few years back but the home-owners insurance skyrocketed which quickly changed out minds. Health insurance is also a huge must-know benefit especially if you are the only breadwinner for your family.

Good points!!!

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I'm in the southern part of Indiana.

Here it's $12/hr HH & $14 LTC.

Not sure about hospital, though.

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I am moving to southeast Indianapolis,I am looking for a nursing job,that cares about there staff. I have been a LPN since 1992. I have work 16 hours,12hours and few 8 hours shifts. I like 12 hours nights. I had the best place working near south bend,but a new DON came in and took it all away. But I have to leave not because of her( I think things will work out it is just to fresh deep cuts, they will heal.) Husband is ill,have family down in Indy who will help me. thinking about Miller's, or assisted living "autaum glen" I make 18.55 in my area with my years expience. there is west minster in Lawence It looks very clean. Help moving in March 2012

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yes, im looking for jbs in the nrthwest area.perhaps 12 hr shifts it doesn't matter

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