RN salary in Kentucky

[anchorRN, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN]

I get paid pretty well as a Nurse in the Navy. I'm getting out soon and moving to rural eastern KY. what is a good resource for researching RN salaries in this area? I have my BSN, CCRN, and 13 years ICU experience. I have an interview this week and would like to go in prepared to discuss a realistic salary.

Thanks!

[dianah, ASN]

Do a web search for what you are looking for; I got several hits for sites that give this info (e.g., indeed.com).

Good luck!

[anchorRN, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN]

Thanks. I've done web searches, they do give a good general idea for KY as a whole. I'm looking for more specifically eastern KY ( very depressed area). Thank you for the reply though!

[NICU Guy, BSN, RN]

try salary.com

[AceOfHearts<3]

Glassdoor.com will let you search by hospital/health system.

[AlmostANurse321]

What part of Eastern Ky? Lexington and Appalachia are both in Eastern Ky, but probably very different salaries.

[guest52816]

Actually, Lexington is considered central Kentucky. Eastern Kentucky begins in Richmond, which is where Eastern Kentucky University is located.

I am assuming the OP is referring to eastern portions of the state included Pikeville, Corbin and Prestonsburg.

Is your interview with ARH? Over the summer, I heard from a nurse who worked for ARH that all the nurses were given $6 an hour raises. This was done because nurses were leaving in droves. ARH was also offering doctors paid housing to work there.

I do know that ARH is offering pretty big sign-on bonuses.

Good luck, and just know what you are getting into if you decide to pursue an offer.

[anchorRN, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN]

Lil Nel

Thank you, I am from eastern KY originally and worked at a hospital there in the early 2000s and know exactly what i'm getting into. Pay is pretty good there because the area is so isolated noone wants to live there.

I talked to the HR dept in the area I'm looking and now know the salary. Thank you for the reply!