RNin07

It really varies across the US. East and West coast make more money per hour than the Midwest, but cost of living expenses are much higher also. For example- in Missouri a new RN grad typically starts at $ 17 per hr. This is a low figure in part because cost of living is comparatively low there. A good place to look up salaries is salary.com, you can do it by entering the type of nursing position and the location. Hope this helps you.

It really varies across the US. East and West coast make more money per hour than the Midwest, but cost of living expenses are much higher also. For example- in Missouri a new RN grad typically starts at $ 17 per hr. This is a low figure in part because cost of living is comparatively low there. A good place to look up salaries is salary.com, you can do it by entering the type of nursing position and the location. Hope this helps you.

I am a pre-nursing student and would NEVER be ashamed of saying it. I think once I actually have RN behind my name it will be an honor and a responsibility like none I have ever had. If someone were ashamed to be a nurse, then they shouldn't BE a nurse.:angryfire