I'm a LPN student and see all types of jobs posted on websites but they never list the payrate. If you are currently a LPN and could share what your hourly wage/benefits and type of setting you work in I would really appreciate it. Thanks so much for any information you are willing to give !! (I live in Appleton, WI and think I would like to work at an Affinity site or for St. Elizabeths)
egglady, LPN 361 Posts Specializes in Geriatrics. Has 25 years experience. Feb 22, 2011 I work in LTC- same facility for almost 15 years (as an LPN) and I am fulltime day shift, I make 23.64 per hour with excellant benefits. Way up north in WI!!
KitkatPRN 127 Posts Specializes in LTC, Rehab. Has 5 years experience. Feb 28, 2011 Thanks for the info !! Was going to delete my post, didn't think anyone would respond. I know some people think it's rude to talk about money, but I'm just so curious to know what I could make after graduation. Unfortunately it's not much more than I make as a CNA .... however, if I had your job it would be .... sounds like you have a great job!!!
Editorial Team / Admin Silverdragon102, BSN 1 Article; 39,477 Posts Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC. Has 35 years experience. Feb 28, 2011 Moved to the Wisconsin Nurses forum
qestout, ASN, RN 57 Posts Specializes in Cardiac. Has 4 years experience. Mar 1, 2011 Fresh out of LPN program, started at a nursing home at 15.60/hr. Still in ADN program.
KitkatPRN 127 Posts Specializes in LTC, Rehab. Has 5 years experience. Mar 2, 2011 Thanks for replying. How is your new job? Any tips? Thanks agian !:redbeathe
koko2002 33 Posts Mar 3, 2011 $17-20 for new grads in the Milwaukee area.If you're in the field for awhile (5+ years) you will probably cap at $24-25However, this is strickly LTC i'm talking about.You will make much less money in most jobs that are not in LTC.
badgerbabe287 35 Posts Apr 2, 2011 As a new LPN in SE WI, I started at $20.00 for first shift and 21.50 for second shift. Big help while finishing nursing school!
NursingStudentYaya 43 Posts Has 3 years experience. Dec 12, 2011 Hi Badgerbabe287,Do you work in a nursing home setting? That's great! I need to get my foot in the door and support my family as well..
KitkatPRN 127 Posts Specializes in LTC, Rehab. Has 5 years experience. Feb 10, 2012 Update: I got two jobs and just passed NCLEX. I'm getting $21 hr, with no benefits, on-cal, casual & day shift ( $1 hr shift diff for PM and $1.50 NOCs). My 2nd job is 19.24 hr (no shift diff) with great benefits, and is permanent 50% PMs. I have lots to learn being a "new grad"! I'm excited, scared and hopeful !!
Mommy2be 59 Posts Sep 27, 2012 Almost 8 years ago when I was an LPN made 17/hr straight after boards. However, almost all hospitals in WI have done away with LPN's, unless you have worked there for 20 years. Mostly just nursing homes hire now, or you can work at a hospital as a tech college.
NursingStudentYaya 43 Posts Has 3 years experience. Nov 1, 2012 I am a new grad, graduated in Dec 11 and passed boards Mar 2012. COuldn't apply for jobs right away because I was pregnant. Just applied and got hired on at a SNF. They are offering me $18.50 starting with no experience, and working every other wkends at $19.50. I'm so grateful to get this opportunity to begin my career as a LPN. I had 1 interview in the summer for the State of WI and the starting pay was only $17.69 hourly, no diff.
