Hello, I will be moving to the city August 1,2011 what wage should a new nurse ( entry into practice masters degree with a bachelors in psych) expect in the city? I'm trying to figure out what is affordable rent wise and it's difficult without knowing a general salary range.Thank you for any help offered! :)
TheSquire, DNP, EMT-B, APN, NP 1,289 Posts Specializes in Urgent Care NP, Emergency Nursing, Camp Nursing. Has 12 years experience. Jun 14, 2011 Salary? Last I checked, most entry-level nurses worked hourly.I have an entry-level masters. My base rate is the same as any new RN at my hospital - $26/hr. I work nights, so during 2nd shift I earn a $4/hr differential and a $5/hr differential during 3rd shift. Before taxes, I make north of $50k/yr. However, then there's the taxes and student loans...
Lizzyb3185 10 Posts Jun 14, 2011 Thanks. I don't think the sarcasm was necessary, I realize that nurses get paid hourly. I just wanted a general range for yearly, which you gave me once you added up all your hourly wages. Thank you or the reference range.
loveblossom 62 Posts Jun 15, 2011 I would honestly move to the suburbs...The safe and nice places to live in Chicago have CRAZY rent prices..like a 1 bedroom for 1300 in Lincoln Park...You can find something a little cheaper farther North or West..but it wont be MUCH cheaper.You can make more and have cheaper rent in the burbs and be a little safer if u are a single woman..With east access to the City via the Metra train...Anyways Most of my friends average 28 in the city and 32 in the suburbs..and u can easily find a 2 bedroom for 800 in most of the suburbs.
Lizzyb3185 10 Posts Jun 15, 2011 Thank you so much for your reply! We actually found somethin affordable in lakeview. My husband will have to travel downtown so we wanted to stay close to the city :) I appreciate you letting me know what to expect with rent and hourly rate! It's been helpful!
Farre 5 Posts Apr 22, 2013 Hi,Does anyone know or can share their experience on what is the average pay for a new grad RN going into a hospital here in Chicago? I had an interview with a hospital here in Chicago and at the end of the interview they asked me for my pay requirement. I am not sure what is the average pay for a new grad now in 2013. Any help is appreciated!!Best Regards
Natasha1978 15 Posts Specializes in home health, acute rehab. Has 1 years experience. Apr 25, 2013 26$ for new grad in hospital
