Salary for starting LPN?

[HTmommy]

Hi -

I am an LNA taking pt classes to become an RN (this is a long road)but thinking LPN is the route to go instead. Wondering what the starting salary is for an LPN. I know each state differs I am in NH.

Thanks!

[LPNinWa]

In Washington it depends on if you go with a private clinic or Organization like a hospital group. Private $15 and up.

Organization $14. Private has the reputation for paying more.

Hi -

I am an LNA taking pt classes to become an RN (this is a long road)but thinking LPN is the route to go instead. Wondering what the starting salary is for an LPN. I know each state differs I am in NH.

Thanks!

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

I have 1.5 years of experience, and earn $19 per hour at a nursing home in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.

[LPNinWa]

An LPN with 1.5 years here in Washington is anywhere from $21- $25 depending on the facility for Long term care.

I have 1.5 years of experience, and earn $19 per hour at a nursing home in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

An LPN with 1.5 years here in Washington is anywhere from $21- $25 depending on the facility for Long term care.

I believe you. In general, the Southeastern states tend to have lower LPN/LVN pay rates than the rest of the nation. However, the wonderful cost of living in this region makes up for the lower pay rates with amazing adequacy.

My 1,900 square foot house in a desirable part of town was built in 2004, and cost only $100,000. I have 2 newer vehicles parked in my driveway (2006 Toyota and 2005 Chevrolet Silverado truck). My mortgage is less than $400 per month. Groceries and utilities are cheap around here. And, I live in a booming city with a population of 653,000 people. Even though my pay rate of $19 is not big money, my lifestyle entails plenty of middle class comforts.

Additionally, I am doing it all alone, without a husband or boyfriend. :)

[LanaBanana]

Hospital starting LPN pay in my area of Oklahoma is $13.44. Let's just say that agency nurse aides can make more than me, especially if they work nights!

[jonah1105]

I'm a new grad and just started in a convalescent hospital here in California and they gave me $20/hr.

[jamangel]

Like Commuter, I also do well though I am married. Our wages are lower than most states. But cost is living is Low here. I have always been very good at commanding an above average salary just based on my experience, education, and certifications. The average for my area is $14-$16/hr. I have never made less than $20/hr. Presently, I make $21/hr at my FT gig, just over $19 at my PT gig and $25-27 at my agency gigs. Our cars are paid for with the exception of the one we purchased a few months ago. We also sold our already paid for condo and bought a house for less than $150,000 (which gets you a good bit of house). Now my cars and condo were paid off before I married. (I learned that from another nurse in fact- while I’m young work and rest later). There are more affordable homes in my area as well as much more affluent homes in my area but my home is centrally located and I’m only 15 minutes away from every other side of town. My house in a different area would have been cheaper but the location is priceless.

You will have to fight for a decent pay depending on where you live. Some jobs know your value and pay you and some will try not to. Never let someone pay you less than you’re worth. I’m confident in my skills and accept nothing less. You should do the same.

[Celtfire]

I'm a new grad LPN with no healthcare experiance. The local hospital offered me 14.40 hourly/rotating shifts, a private assisted living facility offered me 12.00 hourly/part time, and the job I took, and will be starting tommorrow, is a skilled care nursing home and they offered 16.00 hourly/full time. All of these are within a 10 mile radius. It really just depends on where you go. Oh, btw I'm in southern Virginia.

[Bridey]

The difference in cost of living is huge for me.

As a brand new LVN grad in Northern California my 1st job paid me $19/hr with a $2/hr shift differential for working nights. So essentially $21/hr. Now my last job in Northern California after just 2 yrs experience started me @ $24/hr.

I lived overseas in Turkey for a year and worked outside of the nursing field as the Hospital Administrators executive assistant. My employer was Dept. of Defense... there I made $13/hr.

Just recently I moved to SE Texas. I just received a job offer starting at $14.82/hr with 4 yrs experience, but since I'd be working 7pm-7am my shift differentials would put me at $15.82/hr (for the first 5 hrs) and then $16.82/hr (for the last 9 hrs).

Everyone tells me "the cost of living is so much more affordable in Texas", however... when you were a military spouse, the cost of living is irrelivant when you live on base (which I did in California). Here in Texas, I live on the economy.

I guess it's all relative. The facility I was offered a position in most recently is a LTAC (Long Term Acute Care) facility. New concept to me, but it's basically a step-down from the acute hospital for anyone who's stay will exceed 20-25 days. There's an 8 bed ICU at this facility, 40 bed combined Med-Surg & Med. Tele units. Average pt-nurse ratio is 4-1 in Med-Surg or Med Tele and 2-1 ICU.

The acute care hospitals in this area are starting LVN's at $13/hr... some regardless of experience. And I'm burnt out on LTC/Nursing Home Rehab facilities, but they apparently pay closer to $16-17/hr. I dunno about here, but in Ca they work you like a dog. 30 skilled pt's. to 1 nurse. Insanity I tell you.

[boochie1]

My sis in Ohio just got a job offer for $25.50... but the downside is that its in a prison but I hear those prison nurses make amazing money starting out

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

My sis in Ohio just got a job offer for $25.50... but the downside is that its in a prison but I hear those prison nurses make amazing money starting out

Undesirable patient population = more $$$.