Salary for starting LPN?

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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!

Specializes in pulm/cardiology pcu, surgical onc.

LTC pays around $20/hr for a new grad. Hospitals aren't hiring LPN's here that I know of. I'm doing private duty peds for $22. The cost of living isn't bad here except for gas prices is among the highest in the nation.

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Specializes in LTC, cardiac, ortho rehab.

i got started at 19.50per hour in california. highest i was offered was 23.00 though. highest offering ive ever seen for new grad lpn was 26.00 in this super fancy LTC.

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Specializes in floor to ICU.

$14/hr new grad LVN at my acute care facility West of Houston.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, LTC/Geriatric.

I'm in BC Canada. When I finish my LPN program, my starting wage will be $22.19/hour. I will also get a 12% differential for being casual which will work out to $24.85/hour. I will also get weekend/night differential if I work those shifts. (I'm not 100% sure on these figures, this is what I've been told from a currently working LPN within my health authority)

It all sounds great, but I currently live in the 2nd most expensive city in Canada.

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It depend on where you live

I'm currently working at a nursing home facility in the bay area they pay $ 27/hr

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Specializes in Case Management, Psychiatric Nursing.

Im in Califonria starting wage for LVn is $19-20.

:wink2:

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Specializes in LTC.
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!

Thats crazy ! I'm a CNA making over 16 an hour.

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