Nursing Students Technicians
Published Jul 16, 2008
I was contemplating working at a hospital as a pct/nurse tech after my first semester of nursing school and wondering the approx. pay.
thanks:nuke:
monicaw
1 Post
What is the starting rate in St Petersburg between hospitals and nursing homes? Also, during my online searches, I've noticed that a lot of companies say you have to have at least 1 yr minimum exerience as a CNA. If this is the case, where am i supposed to get started at as a CNA? I will be moving to the area in October. I will be transfering a NC CNA cert. to FL. Any advice would help . Thank you.
AnnieRN2B
12 Posts
I'm an acute psychology dept PCA in So Cal. That means cna plus phlebotomy and ekg certification. $19.95/ 3-11/ Saturday, Sunday, and whatever other days I can pick up. Sucks to be per diem but since I start an RN program in January, hopefully this is a schedule I can make do for the 2 years it will take to get through RN program. I also have a BA in Psychology. I love my job.
ssimcha
5 Posts
I think the pay is getting higher for every level not just RNs', I work at a surgical center/ER and were based at least $16. and max out at $21. w/o shift diff. and this is just being a tech (cna/pct) Some states or region its more than an LVN. ***weird.
LVN's start @ $20-$21/hr here in the SFV area of LA right outta their program, especially for Annenberg/JHA grads, and they have jobs to go to and loan forgiveness...but it is sooo expensive 2 live here....
LibbyRN31286
15 Posts
I can'y believe that CNAs are making 20 an hour in some states! I live in Ky and the most I have ever made as a CNA was 11.00 an hour! and RNs here start out around 21.00.... Hopefully one day I can move outta state!
A PCA in an acute Psyke dept is more than a CNA. Most have a degrees in Psychology or are working towards a degree in some area of Mental Health/Nursing. They have to have a year experience as a CNA, Phlebotomy certification (in California you must complete a 3 month program, pass a test and complete continuing education units every year) and have competed an EKG Cardiac (3month class) certification.
The cost of living is horrendous out here. I drive 35 miles one way. The 2 bedroom condo my fiancee rents for us is $1500/month and gas is $3.00 /gal here. I work every weekend, 3-11. The money is good but California is an expensive place to live.
Yep you need to get out of KY and earn some major dough....not that your earning something good already ya know? I figure anything over $20 is good. I know LVNs' who do agency make $33.oo so you would definately be in the $40 and higher range easy...(agency wise of course)
mamayogibear
222 Posts
What is required to be a PCT in the Seattle area? What are the wages like?
adnrnstudent, ASN, RN
353 Posts
Chicago suburbs I'm seeing $12 - $14.75 to start. More for weekends and night.
Careful, I'd rather make $11 in most parts of KY than $20 in California, Northeast, or Chicago.
thenameismac
263 Posts
I won't be going in as a NS but just a regular PCT. Is the pay still the same in Baltimore or just anywhere? Do you NS get paid more or less than those who just finished a PCT or CNA program?
Zalan
78 Posts
In 2009 it was $9.05/hr as a Brand New Tech in Southern Indiana.