i'm about to start the program for LVN. i have a bachelors in another field, but will get my bachelor's RN after the LVN program. anyone know the starting pay range for LVN's in California in hospitals, or what the range is in most states. someone told me around $20-24/hr What about RN's, anyone know the pay range. I heard its closer to $40/hr. This is all coming from hearsay, though. I want to know the truth. Anyone know the true facts? Let me know ASAP!