Just wondering how the starting salaries compare for new grads around the countries....if you know what yours are, could you post them please? I am thinking of relocating and am wondering if I can afford it ....also let me know what the cost of living is like in your area....
I am in Southern CT and the salaries are as follows
Just to clarify, are you all quoting NEW GRAD salaries or NEW RN salaries???
There is a difference here of a few dollars. They hire you as a new grad, pay a certain wage and give you so long to pass the NCLEX. After you pass, your rate goes up. I would quote the rate I heard last year from a new grad, but I want to be certain I have my $'s straight before I post it...
so, with that in mind, I don't see anyone posting the NG rate VS the new RN rate...
This thread is about new grad rates. The rates I posted are for NEW GRADS. The only hospital that pays more once you pass your boards in my area is St. Francis. You start at 22.00/hr days, after you pass NCLEX you get 50 more cents an hour.
Hartford Hopital 21.00/hr days
Ct Children's 21.00/hr days
Baystate Medical 21.50/hr days
Mercy 22.03/hr days
Hartford and Ct Childrens differentials blow everyone else away M-Th it is 25%(26.25) starting at 7p. F-S-S it is 50%(31.50)
This thread is about new grad rates. The rates I posted are for NEW GRADS. The only hospital that pays more once you pass your boards in my area is St. Francis. You start at 22.00/hr days, after you pass NCLEX you get 50 more cents an hour.
Hartford Hopital 21.00/hr days
Ct Children's 21.00/hr days
Baystate Medical 21.50/hr days
Mercy 22.03/hr days
Hartford and Ct Childrens differentials blow everyone else away M-Th it is 25%(26.25) starting at 7p. F-S-S it is 50%(31.50)
That's cool, just checking! The rates here are different for new grads vs. new RN's and the difference is substantial I hear. As soon as I verify the information on exact pay, I will post it. I was just confused that the hospitals in other areas would pay ng's the same as RN's where here they do not. That is why I asked for clarification.
I do not know what the starting salaries are for new grads. I am still taking my prerequites for an RN program. I wanted to say a hello to my neighbors in the Southern & Central part of Connecticut. I am also from the Central part of the state. If you do not mind me asking what college are you attending? How do you like their RN program? I hope that I am not being nosey just curious.
I actually go to school in Mass. because they are not a lottery for admissions. Capitol Community in Hartford is a lottery, it does not matter what your grades are like. I was accepted at both STCC and HCC, but chose HCC because I liked the program better and I didn't want to go into the city for STCC. I know they are going to be starting a new program that is part-time at night for RN's. I think it's at Goodwin College in East Hartford. I can't help you about anything south of Hartford because I am in Enfield.
I will be moving back to Enfield in two years. That is, once I finish nursing school and my husband retires from the military. On the military note, my husband is returning from Iraq on Monday!!! Knowing he will be back in the states and safe, I'll be able to concentrate on nursing school. Can't wait to get back up North. I don't like the South. Once a yankee always a yankee!!!
I got your PM but something was wrong with it and it didn't say anything. I am happy for you that your husband will be out of Iraq. What a weight off your mind. My father lives in Fla it is hot and I can't stand it. I like winter!
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Just to clarify, are you all quoting NEW GRAD salaries or NEW RN salaries???
There is a difference here of a few dollars. They hire you as a new grad, pay a certain wage and give you so long to pass the NCLEX. After you pass, your rate goes up. I would quote the rate I heard last year from a new grad, but I want to be certain I have my $'s straight before I post it...
so, with that in mind, I don't see anyone posting the NG rate VS the new RN rate...