Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
allnurses

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.
Discussion

Starting Salary??

I'm an LMSW and looking to make the switch to a psyc RN through a post-bacc program at either ASU/UofA, and perhaps (if I can find a hospital with tuition assistance/reimbursement) a psyc NP.

A LOT of my motivation is the tremendous difference in pay. I make $24/hr now. I obviously have a master's degree and about 2 years of experience. It's a flat rate at the hospital I'm at. Once I hit LCSW status, I make a whopping $1 more an hour. It's pathetic and ruining my interest in continuing in this field.

I have many friends (and my mom) who are RNs but I feel uncomfortable asking about their salaries directly. I know my mom makes really, really good money but she's been doing it forever.

Can I get some honest feedback about salary? Not just specifically for psyc; I'm toying with the idea of leaving psyc and moving to the ER. I worked as a social worker in the ER and loved the setting. In general, I liked fast-paced, but I'm getting burned out on the population and the pay.

thanks!

  • Quote

    • Featured Replies

    I just graduated from ASU in May. I was lucky enough to be hired into the ICU at Banner. My starting pay is $26.24 per hour. I will be night shift and that comes with an 18% differential.

    There are several threads on the "First Year After Nursing Licensure" board that talk about salaries. You might poke around there if you want more info.

  • Quote

    • Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Add a Comment
    Go to topic listing

    Currently Reading 0

    • No registered users viewing this page.

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.