Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

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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!

Specializes in Mother-Baby & Community/Public Health.

In the downtown Orlando, FL area, the two major hospitals are offering $21.20 per hour and the other $21.70 per hour for a BSN (Dayshift). I am hoping to take the one that pays more since it is also closer to my parent's home in Kissimmee. But honestly, I wish it was more! One of the hospitals has a great differential for nights, but I am not crazy about working 3rd shift. It is not a percentage, it's a flat rate of 8.00 added to the base pay from 11pm-7am and the midshift differential I believe is 4.00 from 7pm-11pm. These differentials are all at the hospital that pays 21.70 per hour. Hope this helps someone!

KetuUCF:heartbeat

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what is the hrly rate of pay in the kissimmee area for an lpn looking to transfer from ma to kissimmee florida

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Specializes in Ortho/Pharmacuectical.

Henry Ford, DMC, or Beumont new grad hourly pay? anyone know?

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As one who advises new grads, I'd encourage you to look beyond just the hourly salary. Some things to consider:

* Does the institution provide relief to your student loans? I have seen instititions provide up to $15K/year.

* What are tuition benefits to pursue a next degree? Are these taxed or untaxed? Again, I have seen up to $15,000/year in tuition reimbursement for all fulltime RNs.

* How long is the orientation/residency program, and what sort of support can you get while you learn your job?

* Is parking provided? Close in?

* How long until you are vested in a retirement program? Are the retirement funds portable (to your next job or to a private IRA)?

* Is childcare provided?

* Is there money for you to obtain advanced certifications (CCRN, etc)?

* Is there money for you to attend regional or national nursing conventions?

* What is the mean tenure in the unit that you are thinking of? If people only stay a year or two, that suggests that there might be problems. How long has the present manager been there?

Nursing is more than just a job. You're entering an exciting profession --- think of the ways and support that you can grow as a new professional.

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Specializes in Ortho/Pharmacuectical.

where are these loan repayment schools? i would be all for that

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It is hospitals that give loan repayment. I know of two in Virginia that pay off $5000 in student loans for every year you work fulltime (max of 50K), and another that pays off $15K for every year (max of 45K).

Ask around. In general, the hospitals with the best fringe benefits (retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, loan payback, etc) are not the ones giving the highest hourly salary. So look at the full package and how you will grow --- not just the hourly salary.

And definitely look at the employment turnover in the units. Does a unit have many travellers (because they cannot get regular staff there)?

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I live in NJ, just outside of NYC. I just graduated nursing school in May and the starting salary for new grads at the hospital I work at is $30.85/hr plus whatever differentials you may get for the unit you're working on and the shift. After my differentials it ends up being about $35 an hour.

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In Vegas at the hospital I want to work at:

$28 base

$2 more nights

$2 more weekends

New grad with all benefits. Not too shabby. An apt is about 900.

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I like the sound of that. I read elsewhere it was lower but that was a few years ago I presume. Vegas baby!:yeah:

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Specializes in pulm/cardiology pcu, surgical onc.
i am interested in salaries for the following states

north and south dakota

oregon

delaware

maine

connecticut

new hampshire

day shifts only:redbeathe

I will be starting as a new grad in Portland Oregon w/ base rate of $28 and noc shift diff of $5.50/hr and wknds $2.00/hr.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, ICU, ER and Palliative Care.

NYC Average

34.65/Hr Days

39.34/Hr Eve/Nights

*plus 1200 BSN differential

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Specializes in MPCU.

I apologize if this has been mentioned before, the thread is a bit long. I found that the commercial sites were not accurate, when I was looking for a Job. The government posts information, which seems close to my personal experience.

http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291111.htm

Then again, they have a bias, in that they want as much tax money as they can get.

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Specializes in ICU.
I'm in Springfield, MO. I have heard new grads start at 15.50 an hour here, 16.50 if I'm lucky. Cost of living is cheap, you can get a nice apartment for 600 a month, but the two hospitals here battle to keep wages low for us. :angryfire Too bad I like Springfield so much.

THAT has to be wrong, Im sorry, 33k a year for a RN??? no way.....I work as a paramedic, (albeit as supervisor and Assistant Director) and I make 17.50/hr with full benefits (fully paid family health insurance, full dental and vision, life insurance policy, and 5% 403B matching, and 4 weeks vacation/PTO a year). Which when you factor in benefits comes to about 4/hr extra, so 21.50 for a paramedic who traditional makes 15k-20k/year less than a RN.

I don't care where you live 30k a year for a nurse is pathetic.......I can't image what Paramedics make in your area.....

Chris, NREMT-P, BS, GN

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