NYC LPN RATES

HippyDippyLPN · May 25, 2013

Well I am in the mid west so I have no idea what pay is like in NYC, I would think more than here because of the higher cost of living. In my area (low cost of living) new grad LPN's make anywhere from $15-$20/hour just depends where you work. Other than nursing homes you could look into corrections, clinics, home health, some schools still hire LPN's, group homes for the developmentally disabled, va hospital.. Good luck, I would definitely have your job offer on hand before you move. My sister lives on NYC and splits rent with her roomie, her half is $1200 and that's in Harlem. Crazy what rent is there.

HippyDippyLPN · May 25, 2013

Oh and no can't apply w/o official license and clinicals do not count for experience, at least in my area

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · May 25, 2013

I personally would not move to NYC without a job lined up beforehand, as it is one of the roughest job markets in the entire country for new grads without any paid nursing experience. Seriously, we recently had an LPN in NYC post that she just got evicted from her apartment because she could not find a job in the five boroughs nearly one year after graduation. She is currently working part time at Burger King. https://allnurses.com/lpn-lvn-corner/everything-down-hill-813415.html

Masiel · May 25, 2013

you've officially scared the shiznits out of me... and apparently it's not even something that's only in NYC... its EVERYWHERE

so now I'm wondering where's this great big shortage on nurses..when no ones taking the ones that there are...

is there anyway i could volunteer or SOMETHING to get experience for at least 6 months before I leave that can be used as experience??

something that'll at least give me some kind of advantage over the thousands of applicants :|

Disneywed · May 25, 2013

you are young & on your own, so it may be easier in one respect....take a midnight shift in a nursing home, you'll start with more hourly... and still have the daytime to wander & learn your way around a bit. Congrats & GOOD LUCK!!!

Masiel · May 25, 2013

that's always good to hear...and I wouldn't exactly have the same issue as your sister since I already have the apt thing sorted out and itll be a hack of a lot cheaper than 12 hundred...

my main concern is the job situation... so i guess i might as well ask u the same thing.. is there anything i can do now for at least 6 months to gain "experience"? it'll at least get me halfway past someone with zero experience..

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · May 25, 2013

Volunteer experience is not looked on the same as paid experience. Many NY metro facilities won't permit inexperienced new grads to volunteer in a nursing capacity as they don't have the fund or staffing to train and supervise new grad nurses.

Clinical experience does not equate to work experience

Since you plan on moving in 2 months and don't yet have a nursing license there is very little you can do that will count towards work experience as a nurse

There is very high unemployment in the NY area, plus a high volume of new and experienced nurses seeking employment. There are hundreds of applicants for single positions.

Most LPNs work long term care or assisted living almost no hospitals hire LPNs especially inexperienced LPNs. Some MD offices will hire LPNs but most hire MA's for cost savings Some private duty nursing agencies will hire new grads but these are per diem jobs not full time. Your rate is an average for LPNs. I'd guess $18-$25 to start depending on the work conditions, shift, work environment. Traditional home health (skilled nursing visit) will hire LPNs but generally require a few years experience due to the independent nature of the work.

The cost of living in NYC is one of the highest in the nation. Even if you made $3000/ month take home that will likely not meet your living expenses for rent, utilities etc if you don't have a roommate to split costs with. Plus public transportation costs as it cost prohibitive to haven car in the city for most people.

I agree I would not move to the city without a job offer in hand and an apartment lease finalized

nicole1207 · May 25, 2013

I'm in Queens , New York working per diem $26/hr

HippyDippyLPN · May 26, 2013

Don't get discouraged, it's really hard to get a job in the beginning. I worked as a STNA for a whole year after getting my LPN till I found a part time LTC job that got me my 6 months and I was on to greener pastures. I returned to work 2 months ago after a year off to stay home with my kids, had 2.5 years lpn experience before I left, and found a good job within 2-3 weeks of casual applying. It does get easier once you gain paid experience.

Masiel · May 26, 2013

I'm assuming you're not a new nurse...

Masiel · May 26, 2013

Don't get discouraged, it's really hard to get a job in the beginning. I worked as a STNA for a whole year after getting my LPN till I found a part time LTC job that got me my 6 months and I was on to greener pastures. I returned to work 2 months ago after a year off to stay home with my kids, had 2.5 years lpn experience before I left, and found a good job within 2-3 weeks of casual applying. It does get easier once you gain paid experience.

And it's kind of hard to not get discouraged when this is reality. I guess I should probably start looking for another way to make a living till someone feels enough compassion to give my an opportunity. Even if it's two years from now.

I just don't wanna have a wrong idea about what it really is outside cuz while I was in school they're always gushing about all the amazing jobs available out there yadi yada. But then again. I guess even instructors need a sales pitch.