Salary for new nurse in St. Louis

[lcs4cats]

Can anybody give me an idea of what a starting nurses salary might be coming out of school in the St Louis area? Any help is appreciated.

[WDWpixieRN, RN]

Decided to delete as information was obsolete.

[WDWpixieRN, RN]

Interesting update on CA's staffing ratios....

https://allnurses.com/forums/f137/patient-nurse-ratio-4-1-california-next-year-215839.html

[JaimeeG]

We too relocated to Missouri from the Central Valley of California. We have been here for just over a year. I actually just went back and read some posts I put in this same thread in April of 2005! Our move was almost cancelled when I found out what nurses make in Missouri. Sure, the cost of living is less...BUT, when I bought a new car last year, I paid the same here as I would have in California. If I take a vacation, it is going to cost me the same as if I lived in California. My groceries aren't much less than I paid in California. Our utility bills are a BIT less, but I don't see much difference anywhere else. Oh..gas..that's cheaper.

It is purely insulting what nurses make here. I love Missouri and don't really want to go back to California, but I am certainly not happy with my paychecks. I am currently making just under $19/hr working in the OR. I refused to work on a floor and take 8-10 patients because I don't think that is a safe environment for anyone. Thankfully, I have pretty much a cake job now..and for less than $19/hr, that's about all I am willing to do.

I know it's not all about money, but nursing is demanding work that requires an education and critical thinking skills. I have spent LOTS of money advancing my nursing education, and I just think that we should be recognized for the job we do every day.

I am starting FNP school next month so it will be interesting to see the pay difference when I am done with the program!

Jaimee

[luvs2readlotsRN]

Just thought I would let everyone know that SSM/St Mary's visited our SNA meeting today. Starting salary for a graduate nurse: 18.60/hr. Cant remember if evening differential was either 10 or 15% of base pay.(Maybe it was 10% for evenings, 15% for nights.) Right now all SSM facilities are paying this for GN's. They also have a $5000 sign on bonus. Plus the usual benefits(403B Plan, Vested Pension Plan, Health insurance etc).

Tuition reimbursement accrues at the rate of $4.00 per hour worked. This can then either be used for tuition payment or loan repayment. Loan repayment is capped at $12,000.00. Hope this info helps anyone who needs it!

[ILOVECHRISBROWN]

um i think it's 17/hr but i'm not sure well bye:nurse:

[ILOVECHRISBROWN]

i love chris brown

[WDWpixieRN, RN]

The starting salary is around $19/hour plus shift differentials.

[FriendlyGhostRN]

i love chris brown

Haha, sorry I had to laugh.......WAY off topic there, "ILOVECHRISBROWN"...but glad you like him!! haha!:uhoh21:

[MrsIndependent]

Haha, sorry I had to laugh.......WAY off topic there, "ILOVECHRISBROWN"...but glad you like him!! haha!:uhoh21:

Totally off subject, yet again.

My 5 year old nephew idolizes Chris Brown and does the little dance to "Take You Down". Yeah, he's only 5.

[sissib]

The St Louis pay sounds baaaaaaaddddd! I have been LPN in the ozarks for almost 2 years and I was making $14.55 in a little nursing home! I would like to move to Springfield and work in hospital, but when I was a new grad, one hospital starting pay was $11.00 hr. That sucks. Hey Barb4575, where in Arkansas do you work? I know one hospital in Mtn Home starts LPN's at $11.50, but I would have to get license in Ark.

[bookluvr2]

$20/hr base pay +3.00/night differential+$5.00 weekend differential

Major Hospital located in St. Louis City

$2,000 sign on bonus

up to $12,000 student loan repayment

[SouthernComfort31]

bookluvr2...

The hospital you describe interests me, which is it if you can name? PM if necessary. Thanks!