Starting pay for new lpn's at hospitals in Birmingham?

[laa0512]

Hey everyone! I graduate lpn school in August and Ive just been thinking about where to work. I'd specifically like to know what the starting hourly rate for lpn's is at Brookwood, St. Vincents or UAB. Also, if you know the rate for rn's that'd be great too because I plan on going back through mobility asap. Lastly, any advice for a soon to be grad would be greatly appreciated, I'm only 19 so I'm terrified! Thanks in advance :)

[kkooper]

Hey, I can't really help you that much with the pay at St. Vincent's and Brookwood. I am actually considering going to lpn school myself so I have done a little research on the pay and I have came up with $14 is pretty much base rate, not including night shift and things like that. Also, I know for a fact the UAB hospital does not hire lpn's but the Kirklin Clinic does and actually have a few job openings at the moment. Where are you going to school at? I am actually fixing to apply to Jeff State for lpn and plan to go to a mobility program somewhere. If you don't mind me asking, what made you go for lpn first, instead of going straight for RN? I am kind of in a dilemma about whether I am choosing the right thing by going to lpn school first instead of straight for RN. Anyways, Congrats on making it this far. :yeah:Hope I helped you a little bit.

[laa0512]

Thanks!

[laa0512]

Hey, I can't really help you that much with the pay at St. Vincent's and Brookwood. I am actually considering going to lpn school myself so I have done a little research on the pay and I have came up with $14 is pretty much base rate, not including night shift and things like that. Also, I know for a fact the UAB hospital does not hire lpn's but the Kirklin Clinic does and actually have a few job openings at the moment. Where are you going to school at? I am actually fixing to apply to Jeff State for lpn and plan to go to a mobility program somewhere. If you don't mind me asking, what made you go for lpn first, instead of going straight for RN? I am kind of in a dilemma about whether I am choosing the right thing by going to lpn school first instead of straight for RN. Anyways, Congrats on making it this far. :yeah:Hope I helped you a little bit.

Hey thanks! I go to Wallace- Hanceville. I originally had planned on going RN first, and sometimes still wish I would've, but when I started nursing school, I was still taking a few basic classes and I thought it'd be best to do LPN first and then when I finished that while waiting for mobility, I'd get the other basics out of the way. And also, I'm pretty anxious to get out there and start working, and I've always heard that being an LPN first helped you gain confidence and experience. I think both are great options (lpn to rn, or straight rn) I think it really just depends on the person, you know? But thanks for all your info! Good luck and I hope you get in! If you have any questions or anything or need any advice about starting LPN school, feel free to ask!