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that's a good question. i just graduated in may 2005 (and was curious about it too). i'm working in the or, starting at just over 30/hr with 6.50/hr stand by pay (when on call) and time and a half for call backs. i should mention that i was already working at this hospital as an lvn and was at the top of that pay scale - i don't know if that makes any difference.
christine
i'm not sure if this is an inappropriate question, if it is please ignore it and me :uhoh21: ...but how much can starting rn's expect to make? range wise.thanks!
i've been wondering the same thing. i'm in my second semester of clinicals in an adn program and will be graduating next december. i live in louisiana, but i would love to move back to california (lived there for 5 years). been checking on apartment prices, though, and it's outrageous--$1200 to $1500 for a 2 bedroom. i'd like to know if i would make enough money to pay that high rent and still have money left over for other things, including a savings account!
any input would be appreciated.
btw - i think rns start out around $18/hr. here.
I work at a very small community hospital (43 beds) and my start off pay was/is $18.50/hr + $1.75/hr for nights and + 8/hr for weekends (love those weekends! ;-) There are 3 larger hospitals within 30 minutes of my home that start off in the $20/hr range, but I absolutely love this small hospital and it is only an 8 minute drive for me.
Paula7
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i'm not sure if this is an inappropriate question, if it is please ignore it and me :uhoh21: ...but how much can starting rn's expect to make? range wise.
thanks!