LVN pay rate (primarily East Texas/Dallas area)

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Just wondering what I can expect realistically when I graduate.. Any input is greatly appreciated.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I'm a fairly new LVN grad and was hired onto my very first nursing job today. I was offered $17.75 hourly to work in a nursing home in the Mid-Cities area (Euless, Bedford, Hurst), and that rate will increase once my temporary Texas license becomes permanent.

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:nurse: CONGRATULATIONS!!! and thanks for the reply
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Well I was speaking to someone (a realtor) from dallas today and he said that he is an LPN/LVN and that he does per diem sometimes to make extra money and per diem he makes about $20-$22 an hour depending on the facility. I know one facility he said he does per diem at is medical city. So when you get some experience you can start working per diem at other facilities.

Just wondering what I can expect realistically when I graduate.. Any input is greatly appreciated.
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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Well I was speaking to someone (a realtor) from dallas today and he said that he is an LPN/LVN and that he does per diem sometimes to make extra money and per diem he makes about $20-$22 an hour depending on the facility. I know one facility he said he does per diem at is medical city. So when you get some experience you can start working per diem at other facilities.
I was offered a $21 PRN rate per hour as an LVN but since I'm a newbie, I would need more experience before taking a per diem or PRN job.

Be advised that PRN and per diem jobs offer no benefits, hence the higher hourly rate offered.

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Oh I know that they offer no benefits. That's why I mentioned that he fact that he does it when he needs "extra" money.

I was offered a $21 PRN rate per hour as an LVN but since I'm a newbie, I would need more experience before taking a per diem or PRN job.

Be advised that PRN and per diem jobs offer no benefits, hence the higher hourly rate offered.

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In my area LTC starts out around 15-16 plus night diff at a lot of places, the one hospital here that does still hire LVN's told me last year that a new grad will start out at 12. NOT for me. Agencies start aroun 20 or so. they usually want you to have 6months to a year exp though. the cost of living here is not nearly as high in dallas though.

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Planning to more to the plano area.Any info. about LPN/LVN rates in the nursing home could give me a ballpark. Please, anyone.:nurse:

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plano area pays about 19 to 21 hour for LTC

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