Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

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Specializes in Emergency.

Hello all. just reading different threads and wondering what does the starting salary look like for a grad nurse? i live the in Atlanta area so any ball park figure will do. thanks!

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ashfost said:
hello all. just readin different threads and wonderin what does the starting salary look like for a grad nurse? i live the in Atlanta area so any ball park figure will do. thanks!

Hey,

I live in Ohio. I just started the interview process and so far I've been offered 22/hour plus benefits up to 26/hour plus benefits. I'm taking the latter one, plus they said they'd pay off my school loans!!

hope that helps

Carrie

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Specializes in Cardiology.

Every area is different. In FL, pretty much the bottom of the totem pole, lol, starting pay for new grads is between $18-$20/hr.

...Jennifer...

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Here in Philadelphia GNs make upwards of $25 an hour

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Specializes in Adult Med-Surg, Rehab, and Ambulatory Care.

Last interview I went to I was offered $23.75 for days with an extra $2.50/hr for weekends. This is in southern NJ. Range in my area is anywhere from $23-$28/hr for new grads.

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I'm starting at $30/hr here in Southern California. It really depends on the hospital and shift you choose to work. I've was also offered a new grad position starting at $23/hr, but obviously chose to go for $30 !

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In New Orleans, its about $20/hr.

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I'm in Washington DC. 24.00 for days, 28.80 eve, and 30.00 nights

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Specializes in PICU, Peds Ambulatory, Peds LTC.

NYC:

New Grads start at $30.00.

Again it depends on the location!

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I think not only is it where you live that effects the salary but also how bad they really need us!

Carrie

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I'm in the Atlanta area.

Look for about $20-$21 base to start as an RN. I don't know about LPN salaries if that will be your title.

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Specializes in Cath Lab, OR, CPHN/SN, ER.

NC starts around 18-20/hr, plus shift and weekend diff. Plus benefits and a meek sign-on bonus (for 18 months committment). However, the cost of living here is cheap ($600 a NICE two bedroom apt), so it evens out to those who are making 30/hr and paying $1200/month rent. -A

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