PLEASE RESPOND

[BeautifulAshes]

Hi. I am a student at the riverside school of health careers practical nursing program. Can ANYONE tell me how much new LPN's make at the hospital? Riverside or sentera? I do NOT want to work in a nursing home but after reading what people are saying about LPN's and their wages I feel like that may be only option upon graduating. PLEASE RESPOND and let me know. Thanks so much and wish me luck in my studies!!

[hair2do1]

Hi, and I also attended Riverside Nursing program, I graduated in Dec' 08. As for myself I am working in a nursing home facility by choice. I make good money and I am very satisfied here. I took my boards in March, but missed it by 2 points, I plan on retaking it in early May! From what I've heard, Riverside Hospital only starts out with about $12/hr, and most nursing homes start anywhere from $15-20/hr, so whatever float your boat. You have to go where you can make a difference and be happy, good luck! Also I went to the night and weekend program, it was the bomb!!!