Salary for a Community RN New Graduate in Philly

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Hello All,

After performing a search on topics that discussed the salary for new RN grads in Philly (Phila., PA), I was only able to find salary info. for RN grads that work in a hospital setting but not the community setting. Does anyone know if the starting salary for a new RN grad working in a hospital is different than the starting salary of a new RN grad working in a community setting (healthcare center, clinic, etc)? Also, would it be alright to negotiate an offer as a new graduate RN if the starting pay is less than what was mentioned in other threads (about $27 an hr. for new RN grads in Phila). Thanks.

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I asked a similar question recently: https://allnurses.com/pennsylvania-nursing/pa-new-grad-965264.html

In that thread someone said outside of Philly they made $24/hr. But she said in Philly it's closer to $30/hr

I don't know about the community setting. I would think it would be less because of cushy hours...

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Specializes in Hospice + Palliative.

I graduated in May, just outside Philly, and I know of virtually no new grads who have secured hospital jobs (at least, none I graduated with!) Most of us have gotten jobs in skilled nursing or rehab facilities - making between 26-32 an hour. As for negotiating...you can certainly try, but I don't think you'll b very successful, because you're not really in any position of power as a new grad with no experience.

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Specializes in MICU.

Do you mean ASN or Bsn

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.
Do you mean ASN or Bsn

In most markets, there is very little to no difference in pay between the two.

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Specializes in MICU.

The majority of Philly hospitals want Bsn and this is one of the reason am in a Bsn program

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Thank you kelseykelsey4, BSN, RN! The information was very helpful.

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Hello loveofrn,

I'm not sure if you were asking me or 4boysmama, ADN, RN the question but I'm a Bachelor's degree nurse.

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Low to mid $20s for community clinics ( outpatient offices, county health departments etc) in philly and suburbs.

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I'm a new ASN grad making $41/hr in outpatient clinic. I think I lucked out as I've heard most other people making no more than $31/hr-$32/hr.

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Jeez nathan where are you working! I gotta find me some of that :):):):) haha! You are definitely lucky!!

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