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Hello everyone, I've been a LPN for 6 years. In those 6 years I have experienced a lot more than the average LPN. I've worked in LTC, ICF, Ambulatory (pediatrics and sickle cell department), and Homecare. I've also had the opportunity to work as a Unit Charge Nurse for 1 year. I will graduate from nursing school ion May 2018. Recently, a HR representative from CHS (Carolinas Healthcare System) visited our class to discuss recruitment. I was highly disappointed to learn that their starting pay is $21/hr. Despite my 6 years of working as a LPN I would NOT receive additional compensation. I would be taking a $3 pay cut. I turned my interest to Novant Health (Presbyterian). From asking around I was told their New RN Grad pay is around the same as CHS. I am stunned. I have made so many sacrifices and taking a pay cut is a huge slap in the face. I am aware that nursing is not a profession where you get rich but taking a pay cut is just ridiculous. Does anyone know if insurance companies or pharmaceutical nursing would hire a new RN grad? I really hate to label myself as such because I have a lot more hands on experience. Yes I will be a new grad but there has to be something out there for me. Any suggestions from my fellow nurses?

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Hello and thanks for taking time to read this. I have been a Licensed Practical Nurse for a year. My plan was to go back to school for my RN. Now that I am in the field and got a chance to get my hands dirty I do not think nursing is for me. I am more comfortable working a desk job. I would still like to remain in the healthcare field but just not patient hands on care. I make $23/hr=$40,000/year so I am looking for a desk job in the healthcare field that pays around that. So I guess my question is, what can I get a degree in to work in the healthcare field that is not a hands on job and that pays decent money? Please, if anyone has advice for me feel free to comment.