Pay as a Kentucky RN?

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I'm currently getting my CNA certification as a senior in HS before I graduate. I'm seriously considering a career as an RN in Ky. I've looked a websites here and there, and read a bit as well. But what is a salary range I could expect as a graduating RN with no exp.? Also, what is the job outlook for nurses in Ky? Is there anything I should know about?

Sorry for all the questions, I'm the first of my family to go through college, and just concerned about my future. I don't really want to go through college to end up in a field paying little :(. I have a handful of minority things I can put on any application that may help too at least lol.

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I know that nortons starts there RN's out at like 21 dollars an hour i think. something like that. you'll never gonna wrong being a nurse. job security is not something you are gonna have to worry about. as long as people get sick, their is a need for nurses. there are so many different avenues you can take as a nurse that even if you get burnt out in one speciality, there are many others to choose from. good luck.

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Pay rates for RN's in Frankfort, Lexington area are about 22.00-24.00/hr. I suggest getting your LPN to see if you like it. I was an LPN for 13 years before going back to bridge and get my RN. I took a pay cut, due to being at my position for 10 years, and I have never worked so hard in my life. I'm responsible for everything!!! Seems to be harder to get a job these days for the new graduate. Not to discourage you, I'd look into it before spending the 25,000. plus needed to start your nursing program. It is expensive!!!

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