Nursing Pay on Mississippi Gulf Coast

[altbsn2010]

Hi. I'm planning on returning to school to get my BSN degree in August. I already have a bachelor's degree, as well as an advanced professional degree in anothe field. I'm curious what entry level nurses with their BSN are paid in the Gulf Coast area, particularly at Gulfport Memorial, which is where I think I would like to work. For planning purposes, I'm trying to get an idea of how much money I would make upon graduation and entry into the nursing profession.

Any information or help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[Nazarite]

memorial starts new RN's at around twenty bucks an hour....that doesn't include any shift differentials, weekend special, etc....don't think there much of a difference as far as BSN versus ADN unless one is hired into a slot that requires a bachelors....and if there is a difference it isn't much.....wonderful place to work, very supportive, excellent benefits, and you can take pay in lieu of benefits if you'd like to start off making more than twenty...i think it comes to around twenty four an hour but i am speculating......hope that helps and good luck

[altbsn2010]

Thanks so much, NAZARITE. Your information was very helpful. I know a couple of nurses who work there and love it, so I figured it was probably a great place to work. I know a lot will probably change, since I haven't even started school yet, but I would really see myself working there, so it's nice to see the pay is roughly in line with what I would expect and want.